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Setzer's Christmas Present

B. Baldwin | 10/22/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Finally, after the disappointments of his first Christmas CD, the lackluster hillbily/honkytonk of Ignition, Nitro Burnin' Funny Daddy and his tame CD of Sun Records Covers, Mr. Setzer has put out a disc that is actually worth purchasing. While there are a couple of "clunkers" on this sophmore Christmas offering from the King of Retro Revival, namely Santa Drives A Hot Rod and Hey Santa, the overall package is very well done, with Setzer adding his signature guitar sound to some great Christmas themed songs. Standout tracks include the two instrumentals, Angels We Have Heard On High and My Favorite Things. His version of White Christmas starts out sounding like a tired Hank Williams retread but picks up nicely about halfway through. He slips in his signature Stray Cat Strut guitar solo nicely on Zat You Santa Claus, and holds his own covering Bobby Helms Yuletide Classic, Jingle Bell Rock. His cover of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch is classic BSO. Given Setzer's recent weak track record, I wasn't expecting much from this new Xmas release, but, thankfully, I came away pleasantly surprised with no regrets in the decision to purchase this. If you liked his first Christmas CD, you'll love this one, if you were disappointed with his first, he has redeemed himself. Merry Christmas!"

Another great Christmas CD

Michael Wheeler | Las Vegas, Nevada United States | 12/01/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is Brian Setzers second Christmas album.

This CD in my mind is not quite as good but has songs that really catch my attention.

We re-writes the Glen Miller classic In The Mood with Christmas words to come up with a very lively Christmas song.

I have to admit it gets me tapping my toes. Then again Glen Miller did that too.

Jingle Bell Rock is another classic that he tears to pieces. This is the hottest version on the planet with lightning fast guitar licks, just they way you expect to hear them from Brian.

Let it Snow is another great rocker that he ups the tempo on.

Mr Grinch is another song he has a lot of fun with.

Brian Setzer has really come up with 2 very good Christmas albums and I would recommend them both to you.

Both of his Christmas CD's will have you rockin time and time again. Merry Christmas"

Party down at Christmas

Adam Sternberg | Garden City, NY United States | 11/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Setzer's first Christmas CD was below par. This one REALLY ROCKS! There are a lot of Christmas CDs out there, and I own quite a few, but this is the most upbeat and innovative by far!

Setzer gives it his all. Guitar playing is creative and what his fans have come to expect from this stray cat.



Get this CD if you want to really enjoy this season, and have the rockingest Christmas you ever had!"