It's not Christmas until I've heard it
932952
For whatever reason, I love this song at Christmas.  It's whimsical and fun.

Madonna's version not so much.
2054065
I don't understand those who gave this album less than 4 stars or called it boring. I was looking for a new Christmas CD as I was getting a bit tired of my old collection. While I love the classics, I wanted something fresh and new without getting away too much from the classic sounds of Christmas songs. So I did a search and came across this one. I am not a huge fan of Country music but always thought Faith Hill had a beautiful voice. So with this album I expected the usual twangy, country Christmas tunes. When I listened to some of the samples I was blown away by how beautiful the sound was. I purchased it and could not have been more happy with my purchase. I love the big band music and the choirs. I thought Faith's voice truly came to life on this album. The album is so soulful and while I am also not one to get too choked up over certain songs, this album was quite touching. For the first time in many, many years, I finally found my Christmas spirit. Faith has brought beauty and soul to each of the songs. The Little Drummer boy is very powerful and O Holy Night is truly gorgeous. But all of the songs are. You can hear a bit of the country sound on Away in a Manger and What Child is This? but it is very subtle. Perhaps those who gave the album low reviews were looking for too much Country in it. I personally think Faith should do more of this type of singing. And I agree with the other viewers who feel that those who gave this low reviews have no taste. This music and vocals are far from boring.
1539038
Not your typical Christmas album.  Very cool and well worth it.
3672938
What can I tell about it. Its a nice cd and that what it is. Further the length of the songs and the diversity of the songs, its not what I expected. Its not my favorit christmas cd.

Sending/transport are quickly and oke.
2856248
The music is great to listen to when you're not in the "traditional" Christmas music mood.  Definitely not your parent's Christmas cd!
4644970
I'm not a big fan of Christmas records in general but I have quickly become addicted to Aimee Mann's "One More Drifter in the Snow".

The album title is taken from the lyrics to "Calling on Mary", a new song written by Aimee with her musical chief of staff, Paul Bryan.

Hold on there, buddy. Aimee Mann is writing and singing about the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ?

Yes, she is.

"Calling on Mary" is a terrific song too, dark but not somber, optimistic but not sappy. It rocks, in a shuffling kind of way. It doesn't force its point either. "Calling on Mary is voluntary," according to the loping chorus.

"Whatever Happened to Christmas" is another new Aimee Mann original and it taps a deep French Roast vein of melancholy. This is the one you'll listen to on Christmas Eve while you microwave a turkey TV dinner for one. (Hey, invite somebody over. Do yourself a favor!).

"Christmastime" is a brand new arrangement of a song written several years ago by Michael Penn (Sean's brother, Aimee's husband) for the movie "Hard Eight".  If you've spent any time in malls or elevators during the holidays, you've probably heard "Christmastime" in heavy rotation on Radio HoHoHo. The reading here on "One More Drifter in the Snow" is a bit more organic, a little less Beatles, a little more Dylan.

Aimee has also released previous versions of two other songs that appear on this collection.

The original Mann arrangement of "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts roasting on an open fire... ") was circulated to radio stations and fans for several years. Aimee sounded like one of the kids waiting up for Santa. In this new recording, Aimee sounds wiser and maybe a bit sadder.

The first recording of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was originally a fan club-only release a couple of years back. It was fine but it lacked the power and focus of the version that's included on "One More Drifter in the Snow". When the bells ring and Aimee sings "We all will be together, if the fates allow," you'll cry for those who are gone and for those who are still with us.

Rather than address the other highlights of the set, let me instead close with a note on the band, the sound and Aimee.

The band is just terrific on "One More Drifter in the Snow". Producer Paul Bryan combines the subtle and distinctive sound of master picker Duke Levine with rich and varied textures from keyboard ace Patrick Warren in a glistening sonic landscape.

And Aimee has never sounded better.

Like many of my favorite Aimee recordings, "One More Drifer in the Snow" took a couple of listens to move in on me.

I noted that in many of the negative reviews for this record, people commented that Aimee sounded "bored" or "boring".

I guess I'm not really surprised. I've been an Aimee Mann fan for many years and I've noticed that while some people "get it", many more don't.

If you liked any other recordings by Aimee Mann, especially the classic "Forgotten Arm", you will probably love this album.

If you have a low threshold for naked emotion, maybe you should start with something more cheerful, like the Patti Smith Christmas record.

Merry Christmas to all!
1662871
Wonderful song that puts the holiday that Christmas has become into perspective.  Well done, Matthew West!
3600928
This is not an album of chorals and religous music. It is a an album that you have a glass of eggnog with and sit in front of the fire with your friends. Its mellow and bright at the same time and for me exemplifies the old fashioned Christmas.
3806504
This is Christmas is the best Christmas Album  I have ever heard.  Christmas Moon, (Don't Call me) Mrs Christmas, Zombie Christmas, Sleigh Me, and Jesus the Reindeer along with the rest are a wonderful blend of satire and sentimentality. Emma and Tim have set the bar so high in holiday music, that other artists should try to write one song as good as these.
1174616
it might sound like Star of Bethlehem. Great tunes, a combination of religious Christmas songs and secular, non-Christmassy winter songs.
2824615
Excellent for chill background music in the christmas vein.
1723464
i picked this cd because i want it but its currently in the christmas stocking stuffer pile at my house.  lol
i want to open it and listen to it on my way to work.  its so tempting !

come on santa,  i want to borrow this Cd after christmas !
4002856
I really enjoyed this recording but be warned, most of it is not music most people associate with Christmas.  There's no "Deck the Halls" on this album. Great for the brass enthusiast, not so much for the average "I want some Christmas music," rest of the population.

Still... it's a great brass recording.
3734211
This is, for me, the best Christmas album ever.  I grew up listening to it, and then my own kids.  Now, we don't consider the holiday season official until we hear "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year".
2497770
"A Different Kind of Christmas" is very nice tune although it's a bit of downer. The rest of the CD is not worth listening to. O Holy Night is bloody awful.  If you're going to obliterate a Christmas song make it Frosty the Snowman.
4971641
In my house, it's not truly Christmas until John Denver and The Muppets: A Christmas Together or Jimmy Buffet: Christmas Island is played. If you are a fan of non-traditional seasonal music, or if you are a Parrothead, look no further. In fact, if you are a Parrothead, why is this album not in your collection yet?? Get on it, Jolly Mon!
4492860
I really like this album.  There are a few nice Christmas songs on this album that I don't remember hearing before: "Christmas Bells",  "Christmas Rose", and "Some Children See Him".  I listen to this CD over and over during the holidays.  However, the younger generation seems not to appreciate Perry, so I have to listen on my CD player.