Christmas In The Heart : Bob Dylan
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Uploaded by buytv on Nov 17, 2009
Link: http://www.buy.com/prod/christmas-in-the-heart/q/loc/109/212077507.html After the initial shock fades, the existence of CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART seems perhaps inevitable. After all, the thing Bob Dylan loves most of all are songs that are handed down from generation to generation, songs that are part of the American fabric, songs so common they never seem to have been written. These are the songs Dylan chooses to sing on CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART, a cheerfully old-fashioned holiday album from its Norman Rockwell-esque cover to its joyous backing vocals. Apart from the breakneck "Must Be Santa," which barrelhouses like a barroom, Dylan doesn't really reinterpret these songs as much as simply play them with his crackerjack road band, dropping in a little flair -- restoring "we'll have to muddle through somehow" to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," singing the opening of "O Come All Ye Faithful" in its original Latin -- but never pushing tunes in unexpected directions. Many would argue having Dylan croon these carols is unexpected enough and, true, there are times his gravelly rumble is a bit pronounced, but nothing here feels forced, it all feels rather fun, provided you're on the same wavelength as latter-day Bob, where the sound and swing of the band is as important as the song, where there's an undeniable nostalgic undertow to all the proceedings. And, of course, there's no better time for celebratory sound, swing, and nostalgia than the holidays, which may be why CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART is a bit of a left-field delight
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!Hola Jiminez!
"anything to make a buck..." Fortunately, yes, as every penny goes to FOOD BANKS for your fellow man in need this Christmas. You can read about it if you'd like to become informed.
What are YOU doing for your fellow man this Christmas?
!Feliez Navidad!
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Far out Dylan!
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Dylan is great. Xmas wouldn't be the same without this. :)
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Awesome sounding album. Some Christmas song covers get repetitive but I have never heard versions so sincere and growlingly awesome as Bob's versions.
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I got this album last year, loved it, and it sounds as though Bob had a load of fun making it, you can hear the grin in his voice!
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A real treat if you know what you're looking for. Christmas or anytime.
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"Who laughs this way, HO HO HO?"
Genius
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Way to go. Nice to see somebody talking about this album without saying "WHY IS BOB DYLAN DOING A CHRISTMAS ALBUM? BLASPHEMY!"
Personally, from what I've heard from the album thus far (just a few songs) I think that Mr. Dylan puts a great spin on these classic songs.
MrEther75 1 year ago
@MrEther75 Thanks so much for the positive review! We're glad you're a BuyTV and Dylan fan!
buytv 1 year ago
I've been listening to this album for one week on the internet and I just love it! Will buy it as soon as I can afford it (cheap student :)).
almfan 1 year ago
@almfan Thanks for leaving the comment! We're glad you're in the holiday spirit and hopefully you'll be able to get it soon!
buytv 1 year ago