Christmas With Avalon
Posted April 24, 2008
By bjburly,
Come on a sleigh ride with Avalon to where the air is filled with dazzling harmonies, heart-warming lyrics, and holiday cheer on the group's fourth full-length studio release, Joy: A Christmas Collection. Get ready for infectious pop tunes, esepecially on the high-speed opening thriller "Joy (To The World)", with layers of pop goodness. Then (after enjoying the sounds of a multi-song medley which includes "The First Noel") slow down a little to recuperate from the first two tracks and enjoy Avalon's breath-taking vocals on "Don't Save It All For Christmas Day" and "Jesus, Born On This Day", sure to send chillbumps coming. Don't get too settled, however; the action-packed, fast-paced toe-tapper "Winter Wonderland" is next--another pop treat where solid production and flawless vocals continue to dominate as the album's theme. The fan-favorite, inspirational "Light A Candle" is next, and is definitely one of my favorites on the entire project, with a catchy melody line that is sure to find the repeat button as its home. The spine-tingling re-telling of Jesus' birth on "Good News" only makes Joy more attractive than ever, while the holiday-hit "The Christmas Song" doesn't get left out. The arrangement on this song sticks close to home, which will make long-time music fans happy. Time to explore more of Avalon's unique style on the "Manger Medley", which features "O Come, O Come Emmanuel", "Away In A Manger", "O Little Town Of Bethlehem", and "Silent Night" all wrapped up in a huge package of delight. Hear each member of the group show off their own vocal talent on each song of this excellent medley on these beautifully-done tunes. Finally, Joy comes to close with the piano-driven, heart-wrenching power ballad, "We Are The Reason", a perfect ending for any holiday collection. Overall, this Avalon project is perfect for anyone of any age, a great thing to enjoy while decorating the tree or any of your Christmas activities!! Sure to uplift your spirit with positive messages and timeless songs of faith, Joy: A Christmas Collection deserves to find a place in any music-lover's collection. View All Music And Book Reviews By bjburly | View bjburly's Profile
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