This was a welcomed edition to the non-traditional CDs. To me, Jingle Bells ruins Christmas. I liked some of the songs and he has a great voice. He did some great rendition to some Xmas classics. It is definitely work listening and keeping in my collection.
CD Reviews
A MUST buy for all music lovers!!!
Debi | 11/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"After having John Michael Montgomery's Mr. Snowman cd in my possession for two weeks and just getting a chance to listen to it today, my only regret is that I have missed out on two weeks of absolutely incredible music. From the first song (Winter Wonderland) you start yearning and reminiscing of the holiday season. By the time you hear O Holy Night you will be amazed and astounded by the powerful voice and talent that this man has. That talent, combined with the big band and jazz sound will make you wish it was Christmas time year round. This cd is one of those that should be considered a classic (in the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Elvis) and a must for all music lovers, not just country. "My Christmas Wish" is that John Michael writes, sings and produces more albums in the near future that are as awesome as "Mr. Snowman" is."
Just so pleasant on the ears
Paul J. | Andover, Hants, England | 12/14/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"i shall not harp on too much...the old traditional songs are very nicely sung and orchestrated....JMM's voice as ever is wonderful...but there are a few more things that make this record so special..."december 1943" is such a great storytelling song....the string arrangement on "o holy night" is colossal...and his co written finale "a daddy's prayer" rounds off with his own kids singing "jesus loves you"not a long record at just on 39 minutes..but its quality stuff!!!"
A cozy collection
James E. Bagley | Sanatoga, PA USA | 11/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"John Michael Montgomery's warm baritone lends itself to Christmas music and, thankfully, Mr. Snowman doesn't disappoint. Yuletide classics like "Winter Wonderland," "White Christmas," and "Rudolph" dominate the lineup, with familiar, uncluttered, orchestral arrangements that recall an earlier era. These chestnuts surround the CD's highlight, "December 1943," an original tale about a pair of allied and German soldiers that set aside their differences to celebrate Christmas Eve together. Like his huge hit, "The Little Girl," Montgomery takes this potentially controversial subject and makes it palatable through his ultra-poignant delivery. He then brings the amiable proceedings to an appropriately inspirational close, with the hymn "O Holy Night" and his own sacred composition "A Daddy's Prayer." It all works together to create a cozy collection that you'll enjoy for years to come."
Nice commercial country offering
Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com | ...in Middle America | 11/25/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The country content lies almost entirely in Montgomery's rumbling voice, enveloped in thumping, piano-heavy, big band-ish arrangements and swooping pop-vocals strings'n'horns. But he is well-suited to the style, with a smoky, relaxed delivery and a comfortably delivery that lets him stretch out and melt into the lyrics. If you like corny poppish holiday albums, this one's pretty good. The original songs on this album include "December, 1943," about a soldier's holiday on the European front line... It's sappy and pleasantly compelling."