John Holt - The Reggae Christmas Hits Album '1985

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       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 (War Is Over)." 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

Tracklist:
1.01 - John Holt - I Believe In Father Christmas (4:46)
1.02 - John Holt - Last Christmas (4:49)
1.03 - John Holt - Lonely This Christmas (3:48)
1.04 - John Holt - White Christmas (3:23)
1.05 - John Holt - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (4:12)
1.06 - John Holt - A Spaceman Came Travelling (4:18)
1.07 - John Holt - When a Child Is Born (4:05)
1.08 - John Holt - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (2:49)
1.09 - John Holt - My Oh My (4:13)
1.10 - John Holt - Blue Christmas (3:09)
1.11 - John Holt - Auld Lang Syne (2:34) 

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