I don't know what it is about Christmas but it always
brings out the best in me. I particularly liked singing in church and most of
the songs I learnt are included in this blinding album. A couple of years ago I managed to get a copy of Chris Leslie and David Hughes acoustic Christmas CD. Now extended by adding my favourite duo of the moment Chris While and Julie Matthews vocals to this album and the whole exercise has succeeded beyond my wildest expectations.
'I Saw Three Ships' opens the CD with more than a passing similarity to a Loreena McKennitt arrangement alternating verses between Chris & Julie and Chris & David. Accompanied by Gerry Conway's percussion injecting real passion this recording is nothing short of breathtaking.
As a journalist I would like to rave on about how good each track is individually but lets face it, Christmas has arrived early so do yourselves a favour and buy the album you won't be disappointed.
Pete Fyfe
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