Release Date:November 5, 2002 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available
Tracks:
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Winter Wonderland - Phantom Planet
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Maybe This Christmas - Ron Sexsmith
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Coldplay
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Green Sleeves - Vanessa Carlton
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Blue Christmas - Bright Eyes
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Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - Sense Field
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12/23/95 - Jimmy Eat World
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Rudolph - Jack Johnson
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan
Amazon.com Every holiday season produces at least one hip alternative rock Christmas CD. For 2002, it's Maybe This Christmas. Most of the 13 tracks here lean more toward the mellower portion of the alternative spectrum. The title track--a tender and poignant plea for peace and understanding by the wonderful Ron Sexsmith--basically sets the pace for things. Coldplay's Chris Martin proves he's no Sinatra on the band's fairly faithful, piano-driven "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," but there's still something endearing about his occasionally off-key but totally sincere delivery. Jack Johnson puts an apt--and quite amusing--spin on "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (in which Rudolph takes the other reindeers to task for ridiculing him), and Phantom Planet do their best Everly Brothers crossed with Weezer thing and come off entirely likable on the ancient "Winter Wonderland." Most surprising, however, is Sense Field's cover of John Lennon's "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)." It's one of those songs that pretty much belongs to its creator, but the band's take on this classic is, in its own way, as enjoyable as John and Yoko's original. --Bill Holdship
Customer Reviews:
Fun and differentJanuary 6, 2009 Wyo Angela This CD has the traditional songs done by unique artists in unique ways. Some songs I could care if I ever heard again, others made me glad I bought the CD. Coldplay is the reason I purchased the CD and still my favorite on the album.
A Christmas Album That You Will Truly EnjoyDecember 2, 2008 J. Gaudet(Toronto, Canada) Best holiday album in a LONG time. Best songs: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer & Maybe This Christmas. Truly a wonderful addition to anyone's collection.
Neat Holiday AlternativeOctober 19, 2008 gokinsmen Considering the Clear Channel-controlled airwaves of today, it's nice to have a holiday soundtrack that isn't that same ol' batch of songs over and over again. Like almost any compilation, this collection is hit-and-miss, but even the misses are endearing in their own way. My personal recommendations are:
1. Winter Wonderland - Phantom Planet 2. Maybe This Christmas - Ron Sexsmith 3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Coldplay 9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan
a wonderful mix.January 11, 2007 Lauren Williams i was excited to listen to this album from the moment i read the track listing and artists. i must say that some of the songs take time to grow on you (and some never will). but all in all - it was a fantastic album. "God rest ye merry gentleman" by the barenaked ladies and sarah mclachlan was beyond perfect. the voices and styles blended wonderfully. coldplay's rendition of "have yourself a merry little christmas" was chilling and beautiful. phantom planet added thier touch of playful seriousness to "winter wonderland." it was a great listen. jack johnson, sense field, and ben folds also brought their full-on style to the mix. and the last track worth mention was "blue christmas" by bright eyes. this song was a glorifed version of the one you hear in a diner around the holiday season. it was dark but still kept that countryesque charm.
i would recommend this album to anyone trying to mix it up with regards to holiday music. enjoy (i know i did).
Maybe this Christmas will mean something more.December 12, 2006 Johnny Heering(Bethel, CT United States) This compilation album features Christmas songs by alt-rock performers. The songs are more mellow than you might expect. This is kinder, gentler alt-rock. Around half the songs are originals, with the other half being familar Christmas favorites. All the originals are at least decent, with my favorites being Ron Sexsmith's charming "Maybe This Christmas", Ben Folds' humorous "Bizarre Christmas Incident" and Dan Wilson's New Year's song "What a Year For a New Year". The traditional Christmas songs are all well performed, with Sense Field's cover of John Lennon's "Happy Christmas" being particularly excellent. This is a solid Christmas album, with some of the proceeds going to Toys For Tots.
