Various Artists | In The Christmas Groove
Album Review: Various Artists | In The Christmas Groove
By Brent Faulkner
Most people, regardless if they are professional musicians, amateurs or
merely music lovers, LIVE for the holiday season because they get to
‘break out’ their Christmas (holiday) albums. Regardless of religious
preference or the vast array of ways the holidays can be celebrated
(whether it be Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or otherwise), music is a
unique and unifying part of the tradition. There is nothing better than a
great Christmas compilation albums to hype up the holiday season even
more. In The Christmas Groove is just that; it’s a compilation album
that collects classic soul, funk, and blues holiday tracks from the
past. The album is a captivating idea and an even more captivating
listen as it is composed of originals and gems, many unheard before.
Sure, thirteen tracks of similar styles has it sagging moments given the
‘sameness,’ but for the most part, In The Christmas Groove is the
epitomization of great music from the past. To continue, Please click “MORE”!