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The Moody Blues - December (2003)

Genre: Holiday, Rock

This is a dream come true for many Moody Blues fans. For years audiences clamored for a Christmas CD from the Moodies, and in 2002 they got their Christmas wish. And a gift it truly is.

However, it would not be fair to call this merely a Christmas album. Rather it is a winter/holiday themed concept album. It features steady rockers like the opening track "Don't Need A Reindeer", classical masterpieces like "In The Quiet of Christmas Morning" (which features an extrapolation of Pachelbel's 'Canon'), tender ballads like "December Snow" and "A Winter's Tale", religious themed songs like "The Spirit of Christmas" (a lovely John Lodge offering, that springs from his inner faith) and "Yes I Believe", as well as classics like "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" and the timeless "White Christmas."

"White Christmas" is given new life, beginning quite slowly, then giving way to a fun guitar-lick filled celebration, that shows why Justin Hayward happens to be one of *this* reviewer's favorite all-time guitarists. The song "A Winter's Tale" is a melancholy song that brings back old songwriting partner, Mike Batt, who collaborated with Hayward once upon a time.

This album is the first to feature new flutist, Norda Mullen, who replaced the recently retired long-time flute player, Ray Thomas, who left the band in 2002, to spend time with his family (and to get some well-deserved fishing in!). This Irish beauty shows true talent and gives a welcome feminine touch to the band. Her skill can be heard on "In The Quiet of Christmas Morning" which features a tranquil flute solo, and she re-appears on the classic "When A Child Is Born" which is a Christmas song that simply begs for the Moodies to do a cover version, and theirs is NO disappointment. Mullen's addition to the the line-up was a very wise move, IMHO.

This album takes the idea of a Christmas album a slightly different direction, and it's truly refreshing. The songs are not only holiday-themed, but some are just love songs with winter themes. It is most decidedly designed to appeal to all audiences, and it delivers a nice and reflective present to those who know and love the Moody Blues and will be a welcome addition to any holiday music collection. Destined to be a future classic, by the band who introduced the idea of the classical-meets-rock sound in their 'days of future passed.'

Well and deservedly a FIVE STAR album.

----Review by Virginia Plain

Tracklisting:

1. Don't Need a Reindeer (3:59)

2. December Snow (5:11)

3. In the Quiet of Christmas Morning (Bach 147) (2:51)

4. On This Christmas Day (3:40)

5. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (2:37)

6. Winter's Tale (4:28)

7. Spirit of Christmas (4:52)

8. Yes I Believe (4:21)

9. When a Child Is Born (3:34)

10. White Christmas (3:08)

11. In the Bleak Midwinter (3:21)

Total Time: 42:02

Line-Up:

- Justin Hayward / Vocals, Guitar

- John Lodge / Vocals, Bass

- Graeme Edge / Drums

- Norda Mullen / Flute

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Rating:
2.5 out of 5 by Book123