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 Achieves what it set out to do October 22, 2009
Daniel Wallis (Ottawa, Canada)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I believe that what makes this album strong for some is what makes it weak for others. I see these following components as strengths:
1. Focus on worship rather than nostalgia
2. Introducing new songs to the Church and revamping old ones
3. Doing something simple, yet profound, that will lead other worship leaders to do the same (eg slowing down and quietening down "O Holy Night", much the same as Tomlin did with "I stand amazed in the presence (How Marvelous)")
4. Making this accessible and possible to replicate in the worship setting
5. The live nature of the album
6. Introducing new worship leaders to the Christian community (this is one of Tomlin's strengths - virtually every record of his he introduces a new worship song / leader, eg Laura Story (Indescribable), Bluetree (God of this City))
7. Understanding that power can be found often in the absence of noise (hence the acapella singing etc)
Other than Andrew Peterson's "Behold the Lamb of God" (which is phenomenal), this is perhaps the second most powerful and consistent Christmas worship CD I know. Having said that, I've just started listening to Sovereign Grace Ministries' "Savior" and think that might be up there too. Oh, and Graham Kendrick's "Dreaming of a Holy Night"
A GIFT FROM ABOVE October 15, 2009
Brook Hill (North Carolina)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
I don't know what is clogging the ears or the hearts of certain other reviewers (actually, I do - it is crystal clear based on their comments), but people, Chris Tomlin is phenomenal. I mean, did they not hear that chorus in "Joy To The World"? Is that new? I've never heard that before. If that's new and Chris's, it's every bit as pure genius as his version of Amazing Grace. If you ask me, it's 10 times better than the original song alone. Chris's gift is phenomenal. He is a modern day David. He is a master musician in every sense. Everything Chris Tomlin produces is a gift from God, people. It is a gift from God to you. Open your ears and your hearts and say, THANK YOU GOD!!!
"Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing..." If you ask me, CT is going to be one of the leaders of that choir, helping to lead us just like he is leading this awesome congregation on this AWESOME CD. I mean, think about it. What could be more pleasing to God than to hear a great multitude singing out to Him from their hearts? This album is a masterpiece, folks.
A Chris Tomlin Christmas...Not a Bad Deal at All! October 27, 2009
David M. Smith (Georgetown, DE USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I noticed some of the semi-negative ratings for this wonderful holiday time recording. There are other reviews, though, that I believe nailed it. If you want nostalgic, 'feel good' Christmas music (and I'm a BIG fan of those recordings too, Bing, Frank, Dean, Ella, countless others) go for it, but Christmas is a time to worship 'the newborn King' too and this album is all about worship. It's melodic, rapturous, easy to get drawn into. It's a recording that has Chris' stamp all over it and what's wrong with that? It's his style and his style is pretty darn good! Is it a tad different? Perhaps, especially when placed against the old stuff, but it's still Christmas music, worshipful, thankful, glorious and praise worthy. I give it a solid 5 stars and encourage Tomlin fans and others to give it a shot.
Chris Tomlin's Christmas CD November 2, 2009
C. Rasmussen (Highland Park, IL USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This CD rocks. He really kicks it up a notch and rocks out. I love Christmas music and this is the best CD I have bought this year. He keeps the traditional music and beat which is essential to me since I like to sing along but he adds his own flair. "My Soul Magnifies the Lord" (I don't think it is a Christmas song technically)is incredible. All tracks are wonderful.
wonderful worship November 20, 2009
K. Engel (Cedar Park, TX)
I don't know why all the low reviews for this album! It is great! Not the typical songs for Christmas and yet it helps to focus and reflect on Christ.
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