Last year Harrison and I got the CeeLo Green Christmas album, Magic Moment. It is unexpected and pretty fun!
1. What Christmas Means To Me: This song makes me want to dance "The Carlton" because of its beat. Makes me snap my fingers and sway side to side. This song seems to list a lot of different things someone might do to help it feel like Christmas, those things that if they don't happen you notice and it makes a difference. 4 Stars! He does kind of go crazy towards the end, but it is too fun.
2. Baby It's Cold Outside--featuring Christina Aguilera: I think this is the first version of this song I think is not creepy! I like their voices together. I wish they had made a music video to this song because I can picture it in my head and I love it. Christina gets a 5 on this song, her voice is so smooth like some perfectly hot chocolate and her voice also has that retro quality. I like what they've done with the background music... 5 Stars!!
3. This Christmas: This is a solid song, but not my favorite on the album. I like the chorus better because that's when he is belting it out, and I like that. 2 Stars.
4. The Christmas Song: This song is a total R&B song, this song is a miss for me. I don't think I care much for this song to begin with, and there isn't anything that makes it different enough to catch my attention. 1 Star.
5. White Christmas: What sets this song apart from others, is the key change within the song. It isn't anything too special to me, but it is done nicely. 2 Stars.
6. All I Need Is Love--featuring The Muppets: This is a silly and fun new song. I mean, it's the Muppets and Cee Lo having a Christmas party, what else can be said about this song! 3 Stars.
7. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: I am not a big fan of this song to begin with, but this is a fun little a capella version, with the background singers making the beats with their voices, which adds a nice creative flair and makes it pop. 2 Stars.
8. Please Come Home For Christmas: I think Cee Lo's voice in this song is like gravy, thick and delicious. He does a good job on this song, though he doesn't do much to change it. 3 Stars.
9. Run Rudolph Run: A pretty typical version of the song, plus a gospel choir. 2 Stars.
10. All I Want For Christmas: I feel like this song is redundant, because he has a song about All he Needs (is love) so... now to say all he wants is you... well, whatever. This is not an attempt of Mariah, but he puts his own spin on it, and it works. 3 Stars.
11. Mary Did You Know: Not many people seem to attempt this song, but Cee Lo does a great job. I like how he slowly builds up his volume, it's a smooth and mesmerizing song. 4 Stars. I don't love too much the slower songs, but he really does a great job with this one.
12. River: This is mainly a song about Christmas, but not a Christmas-y tune. Not a favorite...It seems to drag on a little bit for me. 1 Star.
13. Merry Christmas, Baby--featuring Rod Stewart: Now, I don't know why, but I have never cared much for Rod Stewart, then there is a weird synthesizer in the background... and I am not loving this one. 1 Star. (Though it probably deserves two...)
14. Silent Night: Classic song, and Cee Lo does a nice job and adds a little twist. 3 Stars.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Christmas Music Review 2
Mittens: Carly Rae Jepson: This song caught my attention just because it was so cheesy... I fell for you like crazy ( and I always hear glue here... haha) I have been obsessed with watching the worst and most cheesy Christmas movies on Hallmark and Lifetime, and I think this was a song from one of those... it is perfect... perfectly cheesy. 3 Stars, it's catchy!
I had someone recommend some T-Swift Christmas music.. but I am not so sure myself.
Christmas Must Be Something More: I was expecting something more from this song... Not sure I will keep this one.
Christmases When You Were Here: sounds like she is trying too hard to make her voice catch at times, this one just sounds like a reason for her to write a song about how she's broken up with and it happens to be Christmas. Don't like.
Last Christmas: I am not a huge fan of this song, and it seems like a follow up for the last song... Not sure I can even make it through the song...
Silent Night: No. I do not like this version.
White Christmas: Already sounds too country for me, and I mentioned this is one of my favorite songs and I am very picky about remakes... not impressed.
My personal thought, don't spend your money on Taylor Swift's Christmas Album.
I had someone recommend some T-Swift Christmas music.. but I am not so sure myself.
Christmas Must Be Something More: I was expecting something more from this song... Not sure I will keep this one.
Christmases When You Were Here: sounds like she is trying too hard to make her voice catch at times, this one just sounds like a reason for her to write a song about how she's broken up with and it happens to be Christmas. Don't like.
Last Christmas: I am not a huge fan of this song, and it seems like a follow up for the last song... Not sure I can even make it through the song...
Silent Night: No. I do not like this version.
White Christmas: Already sounds too country for me, and I mentioned this is one of my favorite songs and I am very picky about remakes... not impressed.
My personal thought, don't spend your money on Taylor Swift's Christmas Album.
Christmas Music Review
If you were to have asked any of my roommates in College if I liked Christmas, I think most of them would tell you NO. For some reason, I didn't like it much then, but now... I started listening to the Christmas Radio station a week BEFORE Thanksgiving. So... something is different.
I heard a few songs off of Kelly Clarkson's Wrapped In Red Christmas album, and I decided to review it for you all and give you my opinion of the cd as a whole, as well as what songs I will be playing on repeat.
1. Wrapped In Red: I think this is a good new Christmas song, talking about taking a risk for love. I like the description of colors. It's a cute one. 4 Stars
2. Underneath the Tree: This is where I like to spend some time, under the tree looking up at all the lights, just relaxing and smelling that tree (if it's real...) That is something some of my best girl friends will relate to, mainly because it is a scene from Grey's Anatomy. This is a cute and fun one, I can see myself dancing around the apartment with a nicely scented candle or cookies in the oven and the Christmas lights on. 5 Stars
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: Simple, Classic song. She does it right, she doesn't push too hard (well, maybe a little at the end), it is just soft, sweet, and makes me want to watch some snow fall. 3 Stars
4. Run Run Rudolph: A fun little Swing number, makes me want to do a little jive. 3 Stars
5. Please Come Home For Christmas (Bells Will Be Ringing): Soulful, a little sad, and she rocks it. 2 Stars
6. Every Christmas: It didn't quite capture my attention, but it is alright, I think I like the music more than the lyrics. 1 Star.
7. Blue Christmas: Not my favorite Christmas song... and she doesn't totally sound like herself on this track. 1 Star.
8. Baby It's Cold Outside: Not super impressed, I don't care too much for the man in the duet. The piano solo is very jazzy and makes me feel like I am in a piano bar where Kelly is in a slinky red dress draped around the piano... 1 star.
9. Winter Dreams (Brandon's Song): First off, loving the beat, love that this is a song for her husband, I am a sucker for those moments where the music drops out... its cute and new and I like it. I think this song captures the feeling of having a great snowball fight, warming up with hot coco... building that perfect snowman, and just snuggling with that perfect someone watching the snow fall, no responsibilities, no where you need to be. That's the dream!5 Stars
10. White Christmas: I am quite biased on this song, White Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas films, and no one can really compare to Bing Crosby... This is a lot slower version and it is nice, but since I am biased, I will be giving it a lower score. 1 Star.
11. My Favorite Things: I do like this version of the song better than Julie Andrews--Sorry! It's a little bit more upbeat, it would be a fun Viennese Waltz to do. 2 Stars.
12. 4 Carats: This is really upbeat and I think it is catchy and fun! Not totally a Christmas feel, but it is light hearted and silly. 4 Stars.
13: Just For Now: A remake from Imogen Heap, it is not originally a Christmas Song... she sings it well, and it is a different version of the song... I do like that I don't feel as song when I hear this song by here, but it still has a frantic and rushed quality to it, and it is no Christmas song... 1 Star. (maybe more when not featured on a Christmas Album)
14. Silent Night: Well the rest of the album did not prepare me for this more Country version, with Reba McIntyre and Trisha Yearwood joining in. I have been enjoying watching Trisha on Food Network, but I am not super interested in this countrified version of Silent Night. I don't think you'll hear me singing along to this one... 1 Star.
Bonus Songs:
15: I'll Be Home For Christmas:Oh what a welcome relief to my ears after that country trio! This is the voice of Kelly's I like. Again, it has a smoky piano bar feel, but I am digging it. It is a little breathy, like a mix of Jessica Simpson and some high notes like Mariah Carey, but overall I like the instruments that join in. 2 Stars.
16. Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel: Slow, smooth, soft. This song leaves you wanting more, it is a classic song and she doesn't try to hard, it just happens. 5 Stars.
I think this is a great album, it is a nice addition to anyone's Christmas music collection!
I heard a few songs off of Kelly Clarkson's Wrapped In Red Christmas album, and I decided to review it for you all and give you my opinion of the cd as a whole, as well as what songs I will be playing on repeat.
1. Wrapped In Red: I think this is a good new Christmas song, talking about taking a risk for love. I like the description of colors. It's a cute one. 4 Stars
2. Underneath the Tree: This is where I like to spend some time, under the tree looking up at all the lights, just relaxing and smelling that tree (if it's real...) That is something some of my best girl friends will relate to, mainly because it is a scene from Grey's Anatomy. This is a cute and fun one, I can see myself dancing around the apartment with a nicely scented candle or cookies in the oven and the Christmas lights on. 5 Stars
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas: Simple, Classic song. She does it right, she doesn't push too hard (well, maybe a little at the end), it is just soft, sweet, and makes me want to watch some snow fall. 3 Stars
4. Run Run Rudolph: A fun little Swing number, makes me want to do a little jive. 3 Stars
5. Please Come Home For Christmas (Bells Will Be Ringing): Soulful, a little sad, and she rocks it. 2 Stars
6. Every Christmas: It didn't quite capture my attention, but it is alright, I think I like the music more than the lyrics. 1 Star.
7. Blue Christmas: Not my favorite Christmas song... and she doesn't totally sound like herself on this track. 1 Star.
8. Baby It's Cold Outside: Not super impressed, I don't care too much for the man in the duet. The piano solo is very jazzy and makes me feel like I am in a piano bar where Kelly is in a slinky red dress draped around the piano... 1 star.
9. Winter Dreams (Brandon's Song): First off, loving the beat, love that this is a song for her husband, I am a sucker for those moments where the music drops out... its cute and new and I like it. I think this song captures the feeling of having a great snowball fight, warming up with hot coco... building that perfect snowman, and just snuggling with that perfect someone watching the snow fall, no responsibilities, no where you need to be. That's the dream!5 Stars
10. White Christmas: I am quite biased on this song, White Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas films, and no one can really compare to Bing Crosby... This is a lot slower version and it is nice, but since I am biased, I will be giving it a lower score. 1 Star.
11. My Favorite Things: I do like this version of the song better than Julie Andrews--Sorry! It's a little bit more upbeat, it would be a fun Viennese Waltz to do. 2 Stars.
12. 4 Carats: This is really upbeat and I think it is catchy and fun! Not totally a Christmas feel, but it is light hearted and silly. 4 Stars.
13: Just For Now: A remake from Imogen Heap, it is not originally a Christmas Song... she sings it well, and it is a different version of the song... I do like that I don't feel as song when I hear this song by here, but it still has a frantic and rushed quality to it, and it is no Christmas song... 1 Star. (maybe more when not featured on a Christmas Album)
14. Silent Night: Well the rest of the album did not prepare me for this more Country version, with Reba McIntyre and Trisha Yearwood joining in. I have been enjoying watching Trisha on Food Network, but I am not super interested in this countrified version of Silent Night. I don't think you'll hear me singing along to this one... 1 Star.
Bonus Songs:
15: I'll Be Home For Christmas:Oh what a welcome relief to my ears after that country trio! This is the voice of Kelly's I like. Again, it has a smoky piano bar feel, but I am digging it. It is a little breathy, like a mix of Jessica Simpson and some high notes like Mariah Carey, but overall I like the instruments that join in. 2 Stars.
16. Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel: Slow, smooth, soft. This song leaves you wanting more, it is a classic song and she doesn't try to hard, it just happens. 5 Stars.
I think this is a great album, it is a nice addition to anyone's Christmas music collection!
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