What I Really Want for Christmas [Content/Copy-Protected CD]

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A new Brian Wilson record is always cause for celebration, even if it turns out to be an album of Christmas music, his third such venture in 40 years. What I Really Want for Christmas features Wilson and the crack band he employed on Smile putting their spin on 10 traditional favorites, plus new versions of the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick" and "The Man With All the Toys" and two originals cowritten with Bernie Taupin and Jimmy Webb. Though they don't rise to the level of his best work (admittedly the tallest of orders), the title track and "Christmasey" prove Wilson can still turn out a catchy melody when he wants to, and the disc as a whole shows his arranging chops are as strong as ever, if no longer as innovative. Like Smile, What I Really Want for Christmas sometimes suffers in comparison to the Beach Boys--Wilson dedicates it to his "beloved brothers Carl and Dennis who I miss singing carols with" (as do we)--but occasionally, as on "O Holy Night," one feels the old soul and spirit shining through. Though it may not merit a spot next to The Beach Boys' Christmas Album and A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector as a classic of the genre, it's still a joy to hear Wilson singing the songs he's loved since childhood. If this is your kind of music, this is your kind of album. --Benjamin Lukoff

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What I Really Want for Christmas [Content/Copy-Protected CD]

Average customer rating: Better than Silence I'd like to wish all of you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year. Nice combination of old and new brian wilson christmas cd A pleasant surprise.

What I Really Want for Christmas Brian Wilson Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas With the Beach Boys Good Vibrations: 40th Anniversary Edition EP Christmas Songs Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson Brian Wilson presents SMiLE ASIN: B000BC8TDM Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. The Man With All The Toys
2. What I Really Want For Christmas
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4. O Holy Night
5. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
6. Hark The Herald Angels Sing
7. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
8. First Noel
9. Christmasey
10. Little Saint Nick
11. Deck The Halls
12. Auld Lang Syne
13. On Christmas Day
14. Joy To The World
15. Silent Night

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A new Brian Wilson record is always cause for celebration, even if it turns out to be an album of Christmas music, his third such venture in 40 years. What I Really Want for Christmas features Wilson and the crack band he employed on Smile putting their spin on 10 traditional favorites, plus new versions of the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick" and "The Man With All the Toys" and two originals cowritten with Bernie Taupin and Jimmy Webb. Though they don't rise to the level of his best work (admittedly the tallest of orders), the title track and "Christmasey" prove Wilson can still turn out a catchy melody when he wants to, and the disc as a whole shows his arranging chops are as strong as ever, if no longer as innovative. Like Smile, What I Really Want for Christmas sometimes suffers in comparison to the Beach Boys--Wilson dedicates it to his "beloved brothers Carl and Dennis who I miss singing carols with" (as do we)--but occasionally, as on "O Holy Night," one feels the old soul and spirit shining through. Though it may not merit a spot next to The Beach Boys' Christmas Album and A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector as a classic of the genre, it's still a joy to hear Wilson singing the songs he's loved since childhood. If this is your kind of music, this is your kind of album. --Benjamin Lukoff

Customer Reviews:

Better than Silence.......2006-12-11

I didn't feel that this collection was worth a listen or even came close to ever being one of my "must have" Christmas CDs. I bought it on a whim and because I have always liked the Beach Boys sound and that other reviewers had given it high marks. Not my favorite Christmas CD by a long shot. It just sounded like the effort from a tired, burnt out, has- been who needed a little cash.

I'd like to wish all of you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year........2006-12-04

In 2005, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys released a Christmas album. It features mostly traditional Christmas carols, plus a few new songs and remakes of the Beach Boys' most popular Christmas songs ("Little Saint Nick" and "The Man With All the Toys"). The songs are very well arranged and performed. If you are a fan of Brian or the Beach Boys, you will probably enjoy it.

Nice combination of old and new.......2006-01-23

I was really pleased when I first listened to this recent Christmas album from Brian Wilson. I love the way he sings the old carols, and the contemporary songs that he wrote fit right into the album and the mood of Christmas. I thought the arrangements, harmonies, and Brian's voice were just perfect for this album. I highly recommend it to listen to at Christmas time, and even during the year!

brian wilson christmas cd.......2006-01-16

great cd

A pleasant surprise........2006-01-01

I got this as a gift from my wife who knows I am a big Beach Boys fan. I was pleasantly surprised. While not quite as good as the Beach Boys Christmas album, lets remember this is 40 years later and Brain is really trying to please us all releasing albums we never would have thought possible even 10 years ago. The man is amazing, he can still craft catchy pop tunes as evidenced by the new songs on this album. I just wish he would have done more 'pop' Christmas songs than traditional ones, but I'm not complaing. Sit back & enjoy!

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What I Really Want for Christmas Brian Wilson Manufacturer: Sony Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000C1OYU4 Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

1. What I Really Want For Christmas
2. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
3. Brian's Christmas Message

Album Description

UK only limited edition three-track single. The album version of the title track is b/w 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' and a 'Message from Brian Wilson' recorded in 2005. BMG.

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