John Holt - The Reggae Christmas Hits Album '1985

Artist	John Holt Related artists
Album name	The Reggae Christmas Hits Album
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Date	1985
Genre	Reggae
Play time	42:05
Format / Bitrate	FLAC Stereo 861 Kbps / 44.1 kHz MP3 320 Kbps
Media	CD
Size	259.53 Mb
Price	$2.95

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					Quality CD 16-bit \| 44,1 kHz CD 16-bit \| 44,1 kHz
					Quality CD 16-bit \| 44,1 kHz CD 16-bit \| 44,1 kHz
	1. There's just something inherently wrong with a Christmas album built around a beat born in a land that's never known snow. But assuming one can get past the concept, this album offers up a selection of festive fun, all set to a light reggae beat. There are the classics, of course, including "White Christmas," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and, with New Year's Eve just around the corner, "Auld Lang Syne," which aptly closes the album. However, when Holt titled this set The Reggae Christmas Hits Album, he meant that literally, and much of the record is given over to covers of seasonal songs that jollied up the U.K. charts. This goes some way towards explaining the otherwise surreal inclusion of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas ." More appropriate Christmas fare comes from George Michael, Chris De Burgh, Mud, Slade, and Greg Lake. The entire album features the typically lush production of the day, which is as shiny as the star over Bethlehem. Regardless, it's the guitarist who steals the spotlight from the keyboard strings, an intriguing touch. But in reality, there's a Dali-esque quality to the whole thing; it's all so incongruous that you can barely believe what you're hearing. It's evident that Holt took it seriously, though, and warms the songs with his most heartfelt vocals, which just adds to the bizarreness of it all. ~ Jo-Ann Greene
	2. Tracklist:
	3. 1.01 - - I Believe In Father Christmas
	4. 1.02 - - Last Christmas
	5. 1.03 - - Lonely This Christmas
	6. 1.04 - - White Christmas
	7. 1.05 - - Happy Xmas
	8. 1.06 - - A Spaceman Came Travelling
	9. 1.07 - - When a Child Is Born
	10. 1.08 - - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
	11. 1.09 - - My Oh My
	12. 1.10 - - Blue Christmas
	13. 1.11 - - Auld Lang Syne