A Christmas Album (2002)

About this title: Not that there is an abundance of progressive rock-tinged acoustic guitar trios among the ranks, but this aggregation stands tall among its peers as the guitarists' inventiveness surges forward with this altogether warmhearted reckoning of Christmas carols and other pleasantries. The guitarists' nimble yet at times forceful approach is wholly evident during their highly rhythmic spin on "Jingle Bells." They perform the classic "Greensleeves" with a sensitive, chamber-like approach while also tackling the Lennon/Ono favorite "Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)." However, part of the magic resides ... read more

Tracks:

1. Carol of the Bells [Traditional]
2. Oh Christmas Tree [Traditional]
3. Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) [Traditional]
4. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring [Bach]
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen [Traditional]
6. "Unto Us a Child Is Born" [Handel]
7. Jingle Bells [Pierpont]
8. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence [Sakamoto]
9. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [Lennon/Ono]
10. Silent Night [Gruber/Mohr]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.