Victoria A. Wildermuth | Odessa, TX USA | 12/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This Christmas album has such a big sound that it makes other Christmas albums pale in comparison. Influenced by Johnny Mercer, Les Brown, Louis Prima, Bobby Darin and Duane Eddy, Brian Setzer is a retro genius. Standout numbers include a swinging "Nutcracker Suite", "Cactus Christmas" (think Cow-Cow Boogie), and an unexpectedly touching "O Holy Night". This album epitomizes Christmas cool. Highly, highly recommended. Play in conjunction with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Leon Redbone for a snazzy, jazzy retro Christmas!"
Christmas Cool!
F. Hagan | Raleigh, North Carolina, USA | 12/06/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Released again this year for Christmas, the great front man for the rockabilly/neo-swing revolution does it up right with a set of Holiday classic retro-rocked tracks, that fill the Christmas season with an injection of high octane fun and mayhem. The Brian Setzer Orchestra is back-and Boogie Woogie Christmas (Surfdog) is exactly what your stocking ordered!
If you want high energy in your Kringle, you're going to thrill for Brian's new interpretation of "Jingle Bells," and really get excited for the surf guitar vibe of "Sleigh Ride." There's some fun surprises, like the duet with Ann Margret on "Baby It's Cold Outside," and a special tribute to Les Brown by way of "The Nutcracker Suite." Even the slower, more thoughtful pieces like "O Holy Night" are electric in their contemporary energy.
Accompanying booklet contains complete song lyrics and band credits. This is the hot rod of Christmas CDs-a real must for the holiday season!
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Best Christmas Album EVER
J. Day | Alabama United States | 12/18/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of my family traditions is to buy a Christmas CD every year. It seems like each singer that puts out a Christmas album chooses songs from the same old song book, and even sings them the same way. I have a 5 disc CD changer and when the CD changes from Nat King Cole to Bing Crosby to the Rat Pack I can hardly tell the difference. Well that's where this album is different.
If you are weary of the same old slow Christmas songs that bore you to sleep after dinner then this CD is exactly what you need. Brian Setzer is a genius at arranging the music and putting his punk influences to old boring songs to create something that you love to hear.
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A SWINGING CHRISTMAS!
Tim Janson | Michigan | 12/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Brian Setzers boogie Woogie Christmas is one of my favorite holiday CDs. His blend of rockabilly, swing and big band sounds and hot guitar bring a foot-tapping appeal to many old Christmas standards.
Jingle Bells and Sleigh Ride are up tempo tunes with the great guitar riffs we expect from Setzer and are a great change of pace from the usual holiday radio fare. Jazzy and upbeat. His "Baby it's Cold Outside" duet with Ann Margaret is one for the ages.
There are apparently different versions of this CD, some of which come with extra tracks. Mine came with a fun and snazzy version of "Let it SNow" while other CDs come with other bonus tracks.
No matter which one you get this is one that you HAVE to have for Christmas! Cool baby!"