To say I was a music
fanatic would not do justice to my passion. I have over one
thousand CDs in my collection and I subscribe to XM Radio and
Rhapsody Music to experience even more music. You can visit my
gadget page to see the multiple ways I access my music.
Frank Sinatra
is my favorite artist. His work during the 1950's for Capital Records
is unparalleled by any other artist. No one has matched the
sophistication, exuberance, or emotional despair that his albums
conveyed. For those wishing to begin a Sinatra collection, I would
suggest the "Complete Capital Singles Collection."
To get an idea of
the importance of his work, you should look for any album from the
Capital label or you should listen to "September of My Years" on the
Reprise label. I was born in 1966, so I was first exposed to his music
by a couple of albums that my parents had in their collection. In
college, I rediscovered his music through my roommate. I listened to a
few of his albums and I was hooked!
Elvis
Elvis Presley is
also one of my favorites. My mother had a collection of his LPs. I
remember singing "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" as a child. His
influence casts a shadow over anyone that has picked up a guitar after
him. Since I live in Memphis, I often hear locals claim to be tired of
his music and image. I think all Memphians should be grateful that he
was so loyal to the city. His "empire" makes millions of dollars for
this community each year, and more than 25 years after his death, it
doesn't seem to be slowing down. If you were just starting an Elvis CD
collection, I would suggest his
1950's box set.
The
Beatles
The
Beatles are my favorite rock band. I have listened to their albums hundreds of
times and I never get tired of them. Each album offers something different from
the last. If you want to start a Beatles collection, I would suggest starting
with "Rubber Soul" and "Help."
Other favorites include:
Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Ella Fitzgerald, Howlin' Wolf, John Coltrane, Miles
Davis, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Billie Holliday, Tony Bennett, REM, and Jimmy
Buffett.
Memphis
Music
Living in Memphis
has given me the chance to visit Beale Street, the Stax Museum,
and Graceland. My appreciation for Blues and Soul Music
was inherited from my visits to the Rum Boogie Cafe and other
blues joints on Beale Street. On any given night, a
visitor can walk down the street and experience the sound of the
Delta Blues.
Beatles Stereo Boxed Set
While I had to have the mono box the day it was released, I also had to have the
stereo versions. This collection fills in the missing stereo albums from
the mono set, it adds a few short videos related to each album (I have not
watched them yet, and sports newly remastered stereo versions of their albums.
It may be overkill for most people to have this and the mono versions, but it
was a necessity for this Beatles/music fan.
To this day, their music is still fresh. Listening to the new stereo and mono
versions make them spring with new spirit. I can't get enough Beatles.. 'nuff
said.
Beatles Mono Boxed Set
Last year, I heard that some of The Beatles music would be remastered for a new
Rock Band game. However, later I found out that The Beatles entire
collection would get a much needed overhaul on CD. The new versions
include remastered stereo versions of their albums and a mono release of all of
the albums that they recorded in that format. The mono releases are
what most collectors were waiting for. In the early years of The Beatles,
they recorded with the idea that the albums would be released in mono and later
they would go in an make stereo versions of the albums. Many consider the
mono versions more authentic because it is exactly what they wanted while they
were in the recording process. Needless to say, I HAD to have the mono
versions of these albums. They did record in both formats later and Help!
and Rubber Soul have both the mono and stereo recordings in this collection.
I have listened to four of the albums and it is like a veil has been lifted.
The sound is more alive, the details are more intricate, the separation of the
instruments and the vocals are more clear, and the bass delivers much more punch
than the earlier CDs. In other words, it is like listening to much better
versions of my favorite songs by my favorite rock band.
I am still deciding on whether I want to pick up the stereo versions of the
albums that aren't in this collection or if I just want to get the stereo boxed
set to round out the collection. The stereo versions of the early albums
may not be as authentic, but they still have a lot to offer when it comes to my
interest in their music.
The mono box has been reported to be a limited release, not sure if that is
true, but you may want to pick up a copy soon if you have any interest.
I have been reviewing albums
on my website for a while and deleting them when I review
something new. I decided to start archiving reviews
on this page, so I can have them at my fingertips when I need
them. The old reviews are gone forever, but I will try to
add a couple new reviews every week or so.
VINYL CORNER
Johnny Cash - Original Sun Singles '55-'58 - JC is one of my all time
favorite artists. I recently visited Nashville and visited the
Country Music Hall of fame. During the trip, I visited the shop in the
museum. They had this two album collection on vinyl at a bargain price, so
I grabbed a copy. It is impossible to go wrong with this collection.
It has some of my favorite Cash performances "Folsom Prison Blues", "I Walk the
Line", "Get Rhythm", etc...
Also, I went to see "Walk the Line" and recommend it highly. The
performances are first rate and the story of Cash is an interesting one.
This album is a must for any music fan. ********** (ten stars)
Art Pepper
meets The Rhythm Section-
Recently, I purchased a
Project Debut Speedbox MKII (I will eventually review) for my
Project Debut III turntable. The difference in sound quality
was unbelievable! I decided to grab a few new $10 vinyl albums
while I was ordering from Acoustic Sounds. To give credit
where it is due, I got a list of the $10 albums with great sound
quality from
Jay on Audio Asylum. While I do not know Jay, I thought I
would put a few of his recommendations to the test. He was
spot on with the selections I have heard thus far.
This leads me to the incredible sound quality and performance on
this masterpiece. The performance is spectacular considering
that Pepper's sax had a broken cork and he did not know about the
session before the morning of the recording. It features some
of the best musicians of the time that were borrowed from Miles
Davis.
If you can purchase the vinyl $10 version of this recording, you
will be very pleased. The bass, separation of instruments and
performance are all first rate and rank up there with the best
recordings in my collection. Also, there was zero surface
noise on my copy! The recording sounds very similar to a live
concert with Art Pepper on the left side of the stage.
Highly recommended (10 out of 10). While I have never
heard the CD, it comes in a 20 bit remaster and it should also be
well worth owning.
Art Pepper's "Smack Up" - Most people do not
realize that a lot of new vinyl albums have prices ranging
from $10 to $50. In the past, I have always been
afraid to buy one of the ten dollar albums because I had the
idea that the sound would not measure up. As a test, I
ordered a ten dollar version of this album.
After receiving this album, my hopes were
not too high that it would have very good fidelity. I
only own the album on CD, so this was a great first test.
To put it mildly, I was blown away by just how great this
album sounded. The always terrific sax playing by Art
Pepper is clear and lively. The rest of the band
has great separation and the dynamic range is unbelievable.
Every instrument is loud and clear.
The performance itself is also an
incredible treat. It was recorded in 1961, just before
Pepper was arrested on heroin charges. Despite his
addiction, he remained consistently brilliant throughout
this session and in every other album that I have heard by
this underrated genius. If you have never heard of
Pepper and you like jazz, be warned, you will want more
after hearing this performance! (9 out of 10).
BB King's Live At The Regal - I have had
this album on my Top 5 Blues Albums list since the first
time I heard it. I have two CDs of this concert,
including the wonderful Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab version.
When I found out about it being available at
Hip-O-Select
on 180 gram vinyl for 8.49, I had to jump
on it. The vinyl version is fantastic. I
have not compared it directly to the MFSL version that I
have packed away, but I was blown away by the way the
instruments just sing on this copy.
For those that are not familiar with this
album, it should be one of the first blues albums you buy
for your collection. It has BB working the crowd and
the crowd working BB. The Amazon reviewer finds the
audience distracting on this album, but for me, their
enthusiasm is what makes this album so great. It
shows the "King" dishing out the blues and the crowd eating
it up with a spoon. (10 out of 10 stars)
I bought another ten dollar vinyl selection from Acoustic Sounds.
Sonny Rollins is one of my favorite jazz musicians. His album
Saxophone Colossus is one of my top five favorite jazz albums
(see top five lists).
This album has fantastic sound quality and the performances are
creative. I love the sound of the bass and his sax is roaring
on this album. (10 out 10).
Pet Sounds (Beach Boys) - This is one of my all time favorite
albums. It is also Brian Wilson at his best and most inspired.
While I have owned this on CD for several years, I recently
purchased the incredible DVD-Audio version, and even more recently
the Limited Edition Vinyl copy.
This review is related to the
vinyl copy, but if you have never heard it, get it on CD if that is
the only method you have to play it back. It is worth it!
The Limited Edition Vinyl is 180 gram (heavy vinyl) and includes two
records. The yellow record is mono and the green record is
stereo. I listened to both and they are both outstanding (I
prefer the stereo version on my system, though). The album was
actually meant to be mono because Brian remixed all his albums in
mono. He liked mono because he could get better control of the
end result and others have speculated it was related to the deafness
in one of his ears.
Anyway, this vinyl version is a bargain ($24.98 at Acoustic
Sounds) in today's environment. It costs less than most single
180 gram recordings. As a side note, the DVD-Audio version
contains mono, stereo and a new 5.1 surround mix. It gets
points for spreading out the vocals and layering to give each layer
more room to breathe. However, the traditionalists would
probably prefer the mono, with the stereo thrown in for fun.
In any case, I recommend all versions (mono, stereo, or 5.1) of this
album to anyone that does not own it. (10 out of 10)
Saxophone Colossus - Sonny Rollins - This is one
of my all time favorite jazz albums. Sonny shines on this
album and I would recommend this album to anyone that wants to start
a jazz collection. It is approachable, entertaining, and the
backing band, in addition to Sonny, are fabulous.
The reason I am reviewing this album now is because I bought it on
vinyl. I did not dish out the $30 for 180gm, but instead chose
to buy the $10 release from OJC. From start to finish the
sound quality is amazing. I am not real sure how the 180gm is
worth 3 times more, but I guess there must be a reason.
I have a fairly inexpensive vinyl setup, so maybe a setup in the
thousands would catch more of the differences??? Anyway, this
$10 album trumps the CD in every way...from imaging to the natural
sound of the instruments. If you have a vinyl rig, buy this
now (Acoustic Sounds has them). If you only own a CD player
and you do not own this album, but it on CD. It is one of the
greatest albums in the jazz catalog.
Mississippi John Hurt's Today - The winter blues have hit and I went
out and bought something to make me feel better. The smooth,
almost sweet delivery from one of the Blues greats was the medicine
I needed. I bought this album on vinyl after reading a review
in Hifi+ that raved about the sound quality. It is pricy at
$30 from Acoustic Sounds, but darn it, there was no $10 version and
I just had to have it. It was cheaper than the co pay on a
bottle of pills that the doctor may have prescribed. I guess I
need better insurance or a trip to Hawaii, but neither would be any
cheaper or more instrumental in helping my condition than this
album. 10 out of 10
A little while ago, I purchased a
BELLARI Tube Amp and while I have not done any ABX testing, I
know I like the sound because I have really been listening to a lot
of vinyl, lately. This is about the best recommendation from a
couch potato that has access to his 20,000 song collection with a
remote control from the coach. Maybe it is the slow pace of
Autumn or maybe it is
the BELLARI. I just know that each listen leaves me wanting
more. A great album collection could also be the reason...no
complaints in any event.
Coleman Hawkins' "Night Hawk" - Every now and then I get an appetite for some
new vinyl. I have been wanting a Coleman Hawkins vinyl album in my
collection, so I thought I would give this one a shot. I already have some
of his great songs on CD, including the amazingly fantastic "Body & Soul", so I
am familiar with his work.
When buying new vinyl, the choices for one album can be a bit much to even try
to comprehend. This album has at least three new vinyl versions including
the $10 version I bought, a $20 180 Gram (heavy) vinyl version, and the $50
45RPM version!! This is a lot of choice and conventional thinking would
make you think that the $10 version would be awful sounding. Well, I
am here to tell you it sounds fantastic. It lacks a little bit of sound
stage compared to the $10 Art Pepper recordings, but that could be the initial
recording quality for all I know.
If you have never heard "Hawk", the first place to start would be "Body & Soul",
but this album never fails to impress. His rich sounding sax never gets
old.
SACD Avenue
Captain Fantastic [HYBRID SACD] - This is one of
Elton John's most significant albums from the 1970s. This
autobiographical album was popular, but it contains less popular
singles, so it does sound refreshing compared
to some albums that have ten hit songs on them. The sound
quality on the SACD is top notch. Elton's voice is front and
center and the clarity is amazing. Also, the surround
speakers get a nice workout and are especially pleasing when the
floating harmonies kick in. Recommended 8 out of 10.
Stokowski's "Rhapsodies" [Hybrid SACD] -
Once again, RCA releases another brilliant SACD with a
classic performance. This work has unbelievable
variety that captures nearly every mood of the human spirit.
It floats, then soars, and it never fails to move this
listener.
What really makes this SACD standout is
the fact that it employees all three channels from the
original recording. While purists may complain,
most people will love the added space between the
instruments and the complete lack of a hole in the center of
the sound stage. As I have mentioned many times, RCA
Living Stereo never fails to impress! It combines some
of the greatest interpretations of "classical" music and
gives the listener great sound to compliment these works.
Stunning achievement on every level! (10 out of 10)
Charles Munch Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3[Hybrid SACD]-In the world
of SACD, there is not much that has been achieved beyond what the
engineers have done with the RCA Living Stereo titles. From a
look at Amazon.com, linked by clicking on the picture to the left,
one would come away thinking that this SACD's remastering was less
than adequate. One reviewer compares it to the fabled
"shaded dog" LP. There is really no comparison, I picked up
this SACD on yourmusic.com for $5.99 and the shaded dog LP version
is not readily available. If you can find it on vinyl, keep in
mind that some stores are selling RCA LS LPs for over $50 apiece.
Also, buying used LPs is a mixed bag for wear and tear.
The SACD version includes the third track that was laid down in the
studio.
For more accurate reviews of the SACD, see
here
. Also, Hifi+ had an article on the RCA SACDs and claimed this
album was the best for sound quality. My personal experience
is closer to the Hifi+ review. If you want the
best Organ Symphony known to man, this is the album to
have. If you can find the SACD version, I would strongly
encourage going that route if only to hear the third (center) track
unmixed into stereo. Also, since this is a hybrid SACD, you
can play the CD layer on all CD players. (10 out of 10)
Elton John on Hybrid SACD - Once again, I am here to tout the
virtues of hybrid SACDs. Several of the Elton John SACDs can
be found on
www.yourmusic.com
for $5.99. There is absolutely no reason to buy the CD version
of this album! Hybrids have a CD layer (often remastered), so
you can play them on ANY CD player, as well as on SACD players if
you are setup with one. Universal players are getting
dirt cheap so expense is not really an issue unless you own a
receiver without the ability to handle multi-channel hi-rez
recordings.
I own several of Elton's SACDs and they are all very good.
Some people think they are "bright", but they are pleasant to my
ears. They are lively and I think that is because of
all the instruments employed through each album. On this
particular album, to be fair, I did have to turn down my subwoofer
before it made my foundation crack, but other than that, the
multi-channel mix is very good.
Although this album is usually eclipsed by masterpieces like
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and
"Honky Château" it is still worthy of the SACD treatment.
With songs like "Take Me to the Pilot", "Border Song", "Your Song",
etc... it actually deserves more acclaim than it receives. A
great album with great sound, who could ask for more? 8 out of 10
Round-Up - Hybrid SACD - When I was a youngster, I
thought I was a cowboy and loved shooting my cap gun, wearing a big
cowboy hat, and strutting around in my boots wearing a holster.
When I saw this collection was on SACD, I knew I would have to buy a
copy. The album includes classics like the "Magnificent
Seven/Theme" and "William Tell Overture/Finale". The sound
quality of the two channel version on the CD portion of the disc is
incredible. The surround sound is even better and a lot of
fun.
Re-live those days of the Old West...that I know many of you
experienced in your daydreams as a child and grab a copy of this
one. You will not be disappointed! (8 out of 10)
Rhapsody Blvd
Kathleen Edwards' "Back to Me" and "Failer"
- After hearing
about this artist in HiFi+ magazine, I looked her up.
She is like a mixture of Lucida Williams and Ryan Adams.
In other words, she combines an expressive, country tinged
voice, spirited musical arrangements, and edgy lyrical
content.
"Failer" - 8 out of 10
"Back to Me" - 9 out of 10
Wilson Picket - A Man and a Half - We lost a great soul
singer on Jan. 19, 2006. Wilson Pickett is best known
for incredible hits like "In the Midnight Hour", "Land of
1000 Dances" and "Mustang Sally". This 2 record set
has many of his lesser known songs including some great
numbers that he recorded with The Falcons. While this
collection does not have the best sound quality, it is still
the best representative of this soul star's range.
Highly recommended and deserves ******** (nine out of ten stars).
The World Of Nat King Cole -
The newest compilation of Nat King Cole
hits. I cannot discuss sound quality because I
listened to the Rhapsody version of the album. This is
a great selection of Nat's less jazzy songs. This
album is where you will hear his wonderful, soothing, warm, mellow voice that has been associated with so many of his
pop hits. While I prefer the four CD box set
that I already have in my collection that includes songs
like "Straighten Up And Fly Right", there is no debate that
this double CD has the right mix for those that prefer his
more tender side. (8 out of 10 stars)
Unpredictable - This is the new, "hip" album by Jamie Foxx. I
loved Foxx in The movie "Ray" and after reading about his classical
music training, I was really looking forward to this release.
Unfortunately, I found "Unpredictable" to be the same old
predictable mess that occupies our radio airwaves.
This album is just another overproduced album that critics are
currently raving about. It has the obligatory, overtly sexual
lyrics with the same braggadocio that can be heard on just about any
new hip hop release. If you wonder why music sales are
down, this is your answer. (1 out of 10 stars).
Pay the Devil - The newest album by the
benchmark of blue-eyed soul , Van Morrison. This new
effort has Van singing country and western music with his
always soulful interpretations.
This will probably not be considered one
of Van's best albums, but I did find it entertaining to hear
him backed by steel guitars and performing songs like "Your
Cheatin Heart". If you do not own any Van
Morrison albums, buy
Moondance or
Astral Weeks. If you are already a convert, you
should enjoy this soulful, bluesy look at country music.
(7 out of 10)
The Dirty South - This is an older album by The Drive By
Truckers, but I have revisited it with the knowledge that
they will soon have a new album out in April. If it is
anything like "The Dirty South" I will be giving it a lot of
air time. This band's music is a mixture of country,
swamp blues, southern rock and a case of Jack Daniels.
Their writing and playing is top notch and one listen never
seems to be enough. My favorite song on the album may
be "Carl Perkins' Cadillac" since I am a Memphis music fan,
but it is hard to really say, they are all great! (9
out of 10)
"The Road and the Radio" -
This is the new album by one of my favorite current performers
(Kenny Chesney). Over the years, I have loved listening to
Jimmy Buffett songs while relaxing in the "Redneck Riviera"
(Panama City Beach/Destin/Fort Walton). Anytime I hear
Buffett, it is like feeling the ocean breeze and feeling the warm
sun on my face all over again. Lately, I have been
hoping someone would adopt the summertime feel of the Buffett genre.
Last summer, I was told that Kenny Chesney was the answer to my
summertime blues. I downloaded his album "When the
Sun Goes Down". The song "Old Blue Chair" was the perfect song
to take me back to the beach. This year, he continues his path
and even has the song "Summertime" as his first single. I
think it tells his fans exactly where he is headed. With songs
like "Tequila Loves Me", "Living In Fast Forward", and "Summertime"
he may not compare to the serious nature of "Saint-Saëns: Symphony
No. 3" that I reviewed last month, but he definitely succeeds at
being my "beach music" of choice again this summer.
Right Place,
Right Time: Live at Tipitina's - Dr John has long been a
summer favorite of mine. He has one of the most distinctive
sounds (vocal and musically) in popular music. He has always
stayed true to his roots that are deeply grounded in New Orleans.
On this release, he is in great form. He is able to give his
band some room to breathe and with this group of musicians that is a
welcome event. In addition to Dr John's piano playing
(especially on "Such a Night"), the sax on "Walk On Guilded
Splinters", the trumpet and sax on "Travellin' Mood" are just
incredible. Great summer party album. (8 out of 10)
Stars and Stripes/Cakewalk - A collection of ballet music
conducted by Arthur Fiedler w/ the Boston Pops Orchestra. One
of my favorite albums to listen to on July 4th because it does its
best to capture the feeling of the American Spirit.
I hope RCA gets around to adding this to their great SACD
collections in the future.
Being a Rhapsody music addict, I was searching my favorite artists
to see if there were any new releases. I came across the
Hammersmith Odeon London '75 Concert from Bruce Springsteen.
This concert is during Bruce's best period, in my opinion.
This was before he started pushing presidential candidates and
pissing off many of his fans. No big deal, all artists seem to
reach a point of mega-stardom and wealth that they can get away with
alienating their diehard fans (Dixie Chicks anyone?), but I will
save my raving and ranting on this issue for another day....
This
album kicks off with an energetic rendition of "Thunder Road" and
never lets up. It is Bruce at his best in front of a live
crowd and jamming with the E Street Band. The sound quality is
first rate and trumps the studio version of "Born to Run" that I
have in my collection. I just ordered the
Born to Run 30th Anniversary Box and hopefully the studio cuts
will sound better. The real kicker is that it contains the
concert DVD of this performance, too. I am looking forward to
that!
While I am not the diehard fan of Bruce that some people claim to
be (I do not own any of his bootlegs and I usually vote republican
;-)), I still enjoy his music and collect nearly every album he has
released. My advice is to forget his politics (his candidate
lost, anyway) and enjoy the show. Highly recommended (9 out of
10)
.
Bob Dylan's Modern Times - This is the third album in a row by
Dylan that is a masterpiece. The cynic in me is amazed that he
can still be this relevant after all these years. Many of my
favorite artists seem to be gobbled up by pop music sap when the get
older. Not Dylan! He is still going out on the fringe
and taking off into new directions.
The atmosphere of this album has blues, romance and soul.
The lyrics are amazing and his voice is as expressive as ever.
It is difficult to pick a favorite on this album because every
song is great. The downside, if there is one, is that some of
the lyrics were inspired very closely to writings by
Henry Timrod. However, the album is all
Dylan. 10 out of 10
Well, I picked up a rose and it poked through my clothes
I followed the winding stream
I heard the deafening noise, I felt transient joys
I know they're not what they seem
In this earthly domain, full of disappointment and pain
You'll never see me frown
I owe my heart to you, and that's sayin' it true
And I'll be with you when the deal goes down
James Brown' Live at the Apollo -
After hearing of Brown's death on Christmas day, I decided that I
wanted to remember him for his great work in music. His personal life will
probably be a good movie, but his music is what will continue to live on.
His unique talent was on display on this fantastic album (which is why this
album is number one on my top five list for Soul
albums). You can almost feel the sweat. Right out of the box, he
energizes the audience with "I'll Go Crazy" and then goes into my personal
favorite "Try Me". If you have never listened to Brown, please grab
a copy of this album, it is one of the best in any genre.
"Star Time" is a
four CD boxed set that captures some of his best work. For me, it was
impossible to listen to from beginning to end because the energy level left me
exhausted. For you folks over 40 ;-) , have some muscle relaxers and Ben
Gay at the ready. You will want to "Get Up (get on up!)".
"20 All-Time
Greatest Hits!" is also a great introduction to his work and tries to hit the
high points. It is impossible to do so in 20 songs, but this is a nice
collection when you want something from each period on one disc.
Finally, it
is fitting that I have been listening to a lot of JB over the last few days.
As I have posted here and elsewhere, his "Funky Christmas" album is on my
regular playlist over the holiday season. "Santa Claus Go Straight To The
Ghetto" and "Let's Unite The Whole World At Christmas" are truly inspired and
offer a break from the traditional.
Rush -Snake & Arrows - This is the album that has been playing on my Creative
Zen (thanks to Rhapsody) for a week now. This is a great album from the
start and probably Rush's best album since Moving Pictures. It begins with
one of the best singles by Rush in a while, "Far Cry". The album has
everything from electric prog to acoustic to soulful jamming....actually all
three can be found on "The Way the Wind Blows", which also contains Geddy's best
vocal on the album (IMO).
I also have the DVD-Album (or whatever they are calling the format) coming in
June. I will offer a review with sound quality impressions at that time.
Right now I am really enjoying the Rhapsody version of the album.
"Easy Tiger" is the new album by one of the better singer-songwriters in recent
history. On this album, Ryan Adams has the benefit of Sheryl Crow's
background vocals on a couple of tracks. I am not a fan of her individual
work, but like Emmylou Harris, she seems to excel when backing or sing duets
with other artists.
The album has moments of country folk in the Gram Parsons ("Tears of Gold"),
power pop ("Halloween Head"), bluegrass (Pearls on a String), and pure beauty on
my favorite, Neil Young inspired, "I Taught Myself How to Grow Old".
Very versatile performance and great writing. What more could one ask for?
:-)
How about some of my favorite
Christmas Albums?
I decided to list 11, but there
are several more I could add to this collection.
