Chris Isaak Christmas Review

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Chris Isaak Christmas ReviewNever would I though Chris Isaak will release a Christmas album, but hey, never say never! Like Chris said it himself on an Aussie TV interview recently: "....I've always like Christmas music....we did a kinda like a bunch of Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Elvis, that's the kind of records I listened to when I was growing up, so I did a that kind of classics, and I wrote 5 new songs......"
I believe this is the first time Chris has taken on a bigger role musically, producing the entire album without his pals Erik Jacobson and John Shanks on his own label Wicked Game, the result is in fact quite appealing and consistent from track to track. He croons through some Christmas standards such as Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, White Christmas, The Christmas Song, Pretty Paper with full warmth and mellowness, sometimes a tad of melancholy, all in the style of "Isaak" if you know what I mean.
Auld Lang Syne was sung in a very nostalgic mood. The Hawaiian flavored Mele Kalikimaka is short and sweet. Is Gotta Be Good a continuation of Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing?! You've been bad before, so NOW you gotta be good! Love his comic low voice!! The growling tone reminded me of Louis Armstrong.
If you are a big fan of Mr. Isaak, be sure to get a copy of the Australian edition, because it included two bonus tracks: 17. I'll be Home For Christmas & 18.Santa Bring My Baby Back. I'll be Home For Christmas is one of those classics from the War World II era that has been covered by many over the years. In this album, the fuzzy organ and guitar arrangements with Chris's sentimental interpretation of the song is truly moving, it's one of my favorites! There are some traces of Elvis Presley'ish vocal affectations one might have noticed; I find it as a good thing of course, kinda tribute to the King.
Have to mention how cool the album cover looks. The colours are in at the shade of "1960's". The Christmas sprite is sudtlely revealed on the traditional red ornaments hanging on the green pine tree, so simple yet classy. Yeah, it's a nice day, he's driving along the coastline in his vintage blue Chevy Nova, he's smiling, he's happy, it's Christmas! The booklet artworks also showcased another talent/passion of Chris, cartoon drawings, how fun!
Interesting enough, according to Warner Music Australia, the album was actually released on 1st of October, but I couldn't find it in any major record shops (HMV, Sanity, Dick Smith Power House...etc), earlier, eventually I got it from Myer (one of the big local department stores) a few days ago.
I think it's brilliant to have Chris here touring at moment while his new album is being released!
This CD makes a GREAT X'mas gift for 2004!!
Chris Isaak Christmas OverviewAfter earning four gold or platinum albums, singer-songwriter-guitarist Chris Isaak put down his surfboard, turned up the air conditioner and laid down Chris Isaak Christmas, featuring 11 traditional songs (including 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' with Stevie Nicks) and five originals the lonely at Christmas 'Washington Square', 'Hey Santa!' and 'Christmas On TV', the spiritual 'Brightest Star' and the maybe-next-year 'Gotta Be Good'. Chris Isaak Christmas is this season's holiday surprise, a Christmas album that's actually cool. Mailboat. 2005.

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