Features the band's special arrangements of standards such as 'The Christmas Song', 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas', 'Christmas Time Is Here', as well as traditional carols like 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', '... more »O Come All Ye Faithful' and 'Silent Night.' Warner/Rhino. 2002.« less
Features the band's special arrangements of standards such as 'The Christmas Song', 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas', 'Christmas Time Is Here', as well as traditional carols like 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', 'O Come All Ye Faithful' and 'Silent Night.' Warner/Rhino. 2002.
"This is it! I collect Christmas music and am always looking for a nice combination of fresh twists and classic renditions of Christmas tunes. This CD has a very distinct Chicago flavor and is sure to be a holiday favorite of yours from the first listen! It rocks at times, is thoughtful at times, but is a fantastic listen for any Christmas music fan! Without a doubt the most played Christmas CD in my house!"
Chicago has never sounded better
Todd Harmon | 12/10/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The arrangements, performances, and recording quality on Chicago 25 are absolutely top-notch. If you are a fan of Chicago's original sound (and not the over-synthesized power ballads of their '80's work), and then this CD is a must have. My faves are Little Drummer Boy (outstanding vocal arrangement), The Christmas Song, Christmas Time is Here (from Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, beautifully arranged), and Let It Snow (rockin' horns)."
Excellent Christmas songs
Lisa & Jeff Price | Charlotte, NC USA | 12/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed this CD. I have become hooked on it! There is a lovely version of "Feliz Navidad" that I could play over and over!"
Christmas Wouldn't Be Christmas...
R. A. Joslyn | South Miami, FL USA | 12/23/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"without this CD in our house. I'm not going to get technical.... I've always been a Chicago fan, and, as a previous reviewer said, I was delighted to hear them get back to their style roots.
Look - I play "The Big Chill" soundtrack to clean the house, and I play THIS one for trimming the tree and wrapping gifts. This and Michael Doucet's "Christmas Bayou."