The arrangements don’t help her out, sounding like dreary background music: You’ll need a pick-me-up after listening to this all the way through.
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She coos shakily and rarely uses the full potential of her voice. While she became a YouTube sensation for displaying heavenly but powerful vocals on “Britain’s Got Talent,” here she sounds like a timid child. The choice of music isn’t the problem here.
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On the second album from the “Britain’s Got Talent” sensation, Boyle offers up a selection of holiday classics, plus a few others, including Leonard Cohen’s now-ubiquitous “Hallelujah” and the puzzling choice of Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” Like a lot of presents received during the holidays, Susan Boyle’s “The Gift” doesn’t live up to expectations. With the release of “Merry Christmas II You,” Carey proves that there is such a thing as building upon perfection. Luckily, Carey redeems herself with a new recording of “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The song was first released in 1994, but 17 years later, it is still a welcome addition to any holiday album. Most of the songs on the album will fill your ears with holiday cheer, but Carey does hit a sour note, specifically on “One Child,” a sappy song that comes toward the end of the album. Carey then switches to the R&B track “When Christmas Comes. In one of the more touching moments on the album, Carey teams up with her mother, Patricia Carey, who sings the chorus on “O Come All Ye Faithful,” in operatic tones. She seamlessly transitions from this pop tune to more heavy material that features the wide rang of her voice. The fun-filled track, which Carey wrote with her longtime collaborator, producer Jermaine Dupri (and Bryan-Michael Cox) showcases Carey at her best. “Santa is going to come and make you mine this Christmas,” Carey playfully croons. On the single, Carey sings about a lost love and how she longs for Santa to bring him back. This time around, with its catchy hook, the up-tempo “Oh Santa!” gives “All I Want for Christmas” a run for its money. Despite the multitude of hits she has racked up over the years, one of her most enduring songs is “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The track has become a modern holiday classic, setting the bar for any new seasonal music Carey wanted to release. The stakes were high for Carey with this release. The record is a mix of classics such as “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “O Holy Night.” It also includes new recordings, including the first single, “Oh Santa!” Mariah Carey insists that Christmas is her favorite time of year, and it shows on “Merry Christmas II You,” Carey’s second holiday album. Mariah Carey, “Merry Christmas II You” (Island Def Jam) Here are some of the new Christmas music collections available now. Experience Frank, Sammy and Dean's world famous classic recordings and more in this sensationally staged production that brings the music and lives of these legendary characters together again.Need some new Christmas music? Here are the latest albums in stores. With a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra, take a trip back to the glamorous, hot, glitzy nights of Las Vegas. And their recordings still constantly chart high throughout the world. Frank, Sammy and Dean all received critical acclaim quite late in their careers and it wasn't until the late ‘50s and early ‘60s that they stormed the world and stayed at the top. Their unique contribution to 20th century popular music is second to none. Legends of the 20th century, idols of the music industry, superstars of the movies, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin are above all renowned worldwide for their talented voices. Frank, Sammy and Dean, all singing, all dancing, all-round entertainers, injected not only their songs into the ‘50s and ‘60s, but a lifestyle that everyone wanted. Drift back to a glamorous era where the famous rubbed shoulders with the politicians and partied hard. This spectacular festive production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world famous entertainers and performers and some of the finest music and songs that has ever been recorded. After numerous critically acclaimed national tours since 2000 and FOUR years in London's West End, "Christmas with the Rat Pack" really is the coolest party in town!