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Come Darkness Come Light: Twelve Songs of Christmas
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Artist(s): Mary-Chapin Carpenter
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0601143112324
Label: Zoe Records
List Price: $17.98
Manufacturer: Zoe Records
MPN: 431123
Number Of Discs: 1
Package Dimensions:
Height: 0.4"
Width: 4.9"
Length: 0.4"
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
Product Group: Music
Publisher: Zoe Records
Release Date: 2008-09-30
Studio: Zoe Records
UPC: 601143112324
Tracks:
- Once in Royal David's City
- Hot Buttered Rum
- Still, Still, Still
- On a Quiet Christmas Morn
- Come Darkness, Come Light
- Christmas Time in the City
- Candlelight Carol
- The Longest Night of the Year
- Thanksgiving Song
- Bells Are Ringing
- Christmas Carol
- Children, Go Where I Send Thee
Editorial Reviews
Album Description:
Finally, a Christmas album worth listening to all year long. When Mary Chapin Carpenter set out to create Come Darkness, Come Light, she took a far different approach to recording a holiday album than most artists do. Rather than simply lending her voice to time-worn Christmas standards, Mary Chapin wrote her own set of heartfelt songs which explore the many meanings and emotions that Christmas evokes in each of us. These songs, mixed with a few hand-picked gems from other writers and rarely heard traditional tunes, will speak directly to the hearts of all Mary Chapin Carpenter fans. These are not merely holiday songs, they are simply great Mary Chapin Carpenter songs, both warm and intimate. And while they artfully capture the spirit of the season, this is a rare Christmas album that doesn't feel like it needs to be kept on the shelf between New Year's and Thanksgiving. With stellar support from longtime musical partners Jon Carroll (piano) and co-producer John Jennings (guitars), Mary Chapin's voice goes down as warmly as hot cider on a cold winter's night.
Customer Reviews Average rating - 5.0
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-11-07
Content: So many vocalists tend to fulfill their recording contract obligations with bland or over the top holiday albums that end up in the recycling bin, but this cd is truly a gift of love from Mary Chapin Carpenter. You will find no rehashed versions of "Joy to the World", or "Little Drummer Boy", or no political bended songs which might be expected in a Chapin cd. What MCC delivers are wonderful interpretations of lesser known traditional songs and solid vocalizations of her own songs and contemporaries. The arrangements are light and Chapin"s vocals examine her rich alto. Jon Carrol's magnificent piano, John Jennings talented guitar stylings and other instruments, coupled with the Chapin vocals make this so much more than a Christmas album. This one has lifted my spirits during some bleak weeks, and I am grateful for that.
Highlights are the traditional' "Still, Still, Still," the contemplative "Thanksgiving Song" and MCC original "Christmas Carol" The title track" "Come Darkness, Come Light" and the Robin and Linda Williams song, "On A Quiet Christmas Morn". are my absolute favorites. There is something about this cd that reminds me of the soothing simplicity of Chapin's first cd ,Hometown Girl that is strangely familiar and comforting. I love this album. Give this one as a Thanksgiving gift. Your friends will appreciate the kind gesture.
Summary: MCC at her best
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-11-04
Content: This is a truly wonderful, enchanting record. The music is following the style MCC set before on the albums "Between Here and There" and "The Calling". Her voice is just perfect for these songs. The lyrics of Mary's own songs are very personal and sometimes with slight critical reminders what christmas is really about, apart from all the commercial trash. I just love it!!!
Summary: Truly wonderful!!!
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-10-29
Content: Apart from the very familiar opening Christmas carol, the songs are all brand new. Although bordering a little too much on the religious theme the overall album is one to put on with the lights down low and reflect. Mary's voice is like a dream potion that tends to hypnotise you, with dusky sultry tones to almost the entire album. All in all an excellent reflective seasonal album instead of the usual 'must have fun at Christmas' albums.
Summary: A Different Christmas Album
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-10-29
Content: This is the best music I have heard from Mary Chapin Carpenter in a long time. She renders each song with heartfelt simplicity. I find this CD to be truly elegant.
Summary: Simply Elegant!
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-10-27
Content: When I heard, earlier this year, that MCC was putting together a Christmas album, I made a mental note to look for it later. I'm a big fan of her work, and this album doesn't disappoint.
As another reviewer noted, this is first and foremost a Mary Chapin Carpenter album. If you're looking for Jingle Bells and Rudolph, keep looking; this is probably not the album for you. If, however, you are looking for something a little different, give this a listen. Soulful and reverent, warm and comforting, some of these songs bring tears to my eyes and give me goosebumps. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Summary: Glowing, warm Christmas music
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