One of the best Christmas albums!!!
359426
If you love David Archuleta and Christmas as much as I do, then you'll love this CD! David's voice is just amazing with the Christmas songs. I've been listening to this CD quite a bit ever since I bought it in October. It's definitely one of my favourite CD's for Christmas! It was sure worth the wait. :)
4545053
This is such a great album! This group is similar to Yellow, but less techno more swing. The traditional Christmas songs are such a treat, this one is at the top of my play list!
1481882
On the heels of the "SMiLE" triumph and very successful European and American tours, news came out that Brian was releasing a Christmas album.  There was some moaning and groaning among the faithful fans, but this album is not your typical fluff Christmas album.  Instead it is another Brian Wilson sonic masterpiece.

There are a few secular Christmas songs on the album (We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Deck The Halls) and it might have been safer to stay with more of the same, but Brian chose several Christmas Carols including my personal favorite "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear".  These songs are arranged brilliantly.  They are the same comfortably worn songs that we all know and love but Brian's arrangements make them sound new and exciting at the same time.

The two Beach Boys remakes (Little Saint Nick and The Man With All The Toys) sound better than the originals.  The new songs (Christmassey, On Christmas Day, and the title song) are instant Christmas classics.

On my third listen of this album, I put on headphones and was blown away.  I was alternating between grinning ear to ear and shaking my head in disbelief at the sounds in my head.  Although we know how amazingly talented Brian's band is, they've outdone themselves on this album.  It's hard to believe that there's not a large choir and an orchestra playing, but it's "just" his regular band.

"What I ReallY Want For Christmas" is a joyous album and one that will be enjoyed for many Christmas seasons to come.  Even the packaging is very nifty with it's Christmas package design.

Buy a lot of these and give them to people that you love.  They will appreciate it!
309915
One of my favorite Christmas albums. Anyone who enjoys seamless choral music under a truly talented conductor will love this CD. Highly recommended.
42053
I don't understand some of the lukewarm reviews here. This is a very good Christmas album and definitely on par with last year's original "Maybe This Christmas" compilation.
Nettwork Records has been putting out some great Christmas music in recent years, they had a compilation about three years ago as well called "Christmas Songs" that I will review later.
I have been listening to this album for several weeks now and the following are the tracks that have grown on me:
"Donna And Blitzen" by Badly Drawn Boy is the best new Christmas song I have heard so far this year. It's an amazing track that grows on you with each listen. Give it some time, I was underwhelmed with it at first but you will be rewarded with repeated listening. Now I can't get it out of my head whenever I play it!
In fact, the entire album is like that. No song grabs you right away. You need to be patient with this material. This collection has a lot of subtleties that are well worth exploring
Starting from the top, Rufus Wainwright has an original song "Spotlight On Christmas" which is quite good. I'm going to have to check some other stuff out from this artist. Eisley's "The Winter Song" is interesting - I like it! The version of "O Holy Night" by Avril Lavigne & Chantal Kreviazuk is not bad either. Don't understand the negative comments here about the singing. Though the voice of the first singer does remind me of Meadow Soprano from the HBO series for some odd reason!
Next is a very intriguing song called "Xmas Cake" by Rilo Kiley. I have no idea who she is (or most of the artists on this album for that matter) but I'll have to check out some of her other work. Very well done track and probably the second best of this collection.
Now I just don't get the next song ("Silent Night"). This is such a depressing rendition of "Silent Night" that I wonder if the singer's mental condition is okay. I'm concerned for her! Fortunately, the song is very brief and the singer is still among the living (I checked).
The tempo picks up with Guster's version of "Donde Esta Santa Claus" which is a cover of an old Charo tune for those who are old enough to remember her (sort of a Spanish version of Cher from the early 1970s). The Be Good Tanyas (who the heck are they?) check in with another original holiday tune called Rudy which is sort of okay. Maybe I need to hear it more times.
Then comes the Dave Matthews Band yet again with the "The Christmas Song." How many compilations do they have to stick this song on? That happens to be my pet peeve as a collector. I have this same track on at least three other compilations. C'mon Dave Matthews, come up with some new Christmas material next year!
The rest of the album is just okay with the exception of that incredible "Donna And Blitzen" track I mentioned at the top. The Barenaked Ladies give us "Green Christmas" which is the same song they also had on the Grinch movie soundtrack a few years back. I think it's a different, slower version of this song though, so I'll cut them some slack.
Sixpence None The Richer also does a very decent job with "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," which closes out this excellent album.
1890381
Of all the many Christmas albums we own, this is our all time favorite. My daughters and I have played it for years, since they were quite young. We can't wait for Christmas time so we can start singing to it and we grieve the time after Christmas when we must put it away for another year. "Breath of Heaven" sends chills every time I hear it. It is sooo beautiful. It is definitely the very best song on the album. Many of the songs are not repeats from other Christmas albums, so if you want a refreshing change that will put you in the mood for Christmas buy this album.
1071263
This album is just as exceptional as the first two albums released by FoF!  I recommend this album to anyone who listens to Christmas music
2044934
I listened to this album non-stop for 4 week leading up to Christmas and never got tired of it.  From the "river dance-style" fast Irish songs to the slow, lyrical ballads, Kristyn Getty and the musicians on this album are top-notch.  Something that makes it even better is the fact that it is focused on the biblical, spiritual aspect of Christmas.  On one track Kristyn reads from John chapter 1 with her beautiful Irish accent to set up the song about grace.  I bought this as a Christmas present for 2 of my co-workers and they loved it as well.  It is the best Christmas album I've heard in a long time.
3607426
You will not find a better album out there today, I was lucky and found my copy at a thrift store. On this album you will hear Christmas Music that has been lost over the years. Songs like Rise Up Shepherd, First Snowfall, Fum Fum Fum, and Many More. The Song Christmas Gift is a rocker that you can't help to Bee Boop to. If you collect Christmas Music don't pass this one up. 5 Stars
1230600
Best christmas-album ever. A modern interpretation of the classics, combined with some contemporary new christmas songs and fun duets. I'm usually not a great christmas fan, and the songs always make me moody and want me to forget this time of year as soon as possible, but this album really helps to cope with this season. It's uplifting, fun, perfectly arranged with the right christmas mood. I'm sure I will play this album many many times, even through the New Year. Great job Kylie, and many many thanks!!!
4578726
one of the best christmas albums/cds ever!!! the best so loved the jackson 5 especially when they were young. takes you back to your childhood perfect & a must have!
3799673
I love this album, when i am trimming the tree or having my christmas parties. Everybody at my parties loves this album too. I even bought a few copies for my friends as a christmas present. My 3 year old son dances around and sings the songs its so cute. I love the big orchestral production and it doesnt put me to sleep like some of the other traditional christmas music. If you ever want to just feel good put this album on. I have been listening to this CD for years and i never get tired of it!!
2184030
This is one of the best Christmas albums I've bought in quite a while.  Suzy has such a great voice and it's really shown off in some of these numbers, particularly "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" and "O Holy Night".  We get a little swing with "Mr. Santa", a little humor with a playful rendition of "Rudolph", and some western with "Two-Step 'Round the Christmas Tree".  A very listenable collection for anyone who enjoys holiday music.
3716315
This is simply the best Christmas album that I have ever heard!  There is not a dud amoung the joyous songs and Amy Grant's singing is inspiring.  Her vocals are free of the mannerisms, acrobats, & histrionics that many contemporary singers infuse into their singing.  Grant simply SINGS and is all the more soulful for it!  "Breath of Heaven" is worth the price of this album alone for it is truly spine tingling.  But then there's the haunting "Emmanuel, God With Us," and sincere "Grown Up Christmas List."  Grant even infuses freshness into "Oh Come All Ye Faithful."  This album is a holiday classic that you will never, ever grow tired of.
1709989
I grew up listening to this Christmas album over and over every year.  I made sure my children have heard this album/cd every year.  The songs give you that feeling of Christmas and the meaning of Christmas.  My children learn to spell C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s that way and understand the meaning.  It is a wonderful album.
2558378
Perhaps it's just me, but this is my all time favorite Christmas album!
277969
I agree with a previous reviewer that this is the very best Christmas album.  I bought it years ago in cassette, then from iTunes and now I'm going to buy it again on CD.  I have never purchased a Christmas album that I enjoyed as I have this one and I'm so glad to see that it's been reissued.