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Track List
01) Angels From the Realms of Glory
02) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
03) See Amid the Winter's Snow
04) Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant
05) The First Noel
06) Lullay Lullay (Coventry Carol)
07) The Holly and the Ivy
08) In the Bleak Midwinter
09) As Joseph Was a Walking
10) Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
11) Silent Night
12) Universal Child
01) Angels From the Realms of Glory
02) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
03) See Amid the Winter's Snow
04) Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant
05) The First Noel
06) Lullay Lullay (Coventry Carol)
07) The Holly and the Ivy
08) In the Bleak Midwinter
09) As Joseph Was a Walking
10) Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
11) Silent Night
12) Universal Child
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A Christmas Cornucopia is the fifth studio album and the first Christmas album by Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox. It was released on 15 November 2010 in the United Kingdom and on 16 November 2010 in the United States. The first single, "Universal Child", was released digitally on 12 October 2010 and a music video for "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" premiered on 4 November 2010.
Metacritic gives A Christmas Cornucopia a weighted average score of 73 based on 9 critics, meaning "generally favorable reviews". Ian Wade of BBC Music gave the album a very positive review, saying "this collection could find itself becoming as much a part of the holiday season as arguments with loved ones." Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine awarded the album 3.5/5 and said "Lennox seems more inspired on A Christmas Cornucopia than she has in years." John Hunt of Qatar Today magazine gave the album 9/10 and said "in particular, the vocal work and musical arrangement of 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' are impactful to the point of being intimidating."
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Could be as much a part of the holiday season as arguments with loved ones.
Ian Wade 2010-11-16
Annie Lennox would probably hate being called a grand old dame of British pop, but there’s no two ways about it – she is. Inspiring deep devotion among a large section of the public – who have her on a time-share with Kate Bush – there’s enough in the worldwide sales of 85 million and more to suggest she’s quite popular. She was actually born on Christmas Day you know, so if anyone is allowed to release a Christmas album, it’s her. And after over 30 years in the business we call show, with nearly 20 of those as a solo artist, why not?
Addressing her stately tones upon an array of Christmas standards with accompaniment from a full orchestra here and an African children’s choir there, Lennox tackles the likes of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Lullay Lullay (Coventry Carol), Oh Little Town of Bethlehem and delivers a simply delightful version of Silent Night. She also turns her attentions to include the lesser known See Amid the Winter’s Snow, as well as exploring carols from further afield such as the traditional French Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant, which is a joyfully upbeat moment among the occasionally over-familiar grandiosity of most of the album.
Good on her for actually saying it’s a Christmas album too, and not going down the pompous route of Sting’s "it’s a winter album actually" approach of last year. She does, however, finish the collection with a self-penned number, Universal Child. But while it’s new, it slots in nicely with centuries-old traditional arrangements which have become familiar anthems.
As with any festive release, the magic of A Christmas Cornucopia is best captured before the actual event itself, as come December 27 it will be as welcome as yet more turkey. But such is its quality that this collection could find itself becoming as much a part of the holiday season as arguments with loved ones, keeping receipts and watching the tree lights blur as you slowly drink yourself merry.
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A Christmas Cornucopia is the fifth studio album and the first Christmas album by Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox. It was released on 15 November 2010 in the United Kingdom and on 16 November 2010 in the United States. The first single, "Universal Child", was released digitally on 12 October 2010 and a music video for "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" premiered on 4 November 2010.
Metacritic gives A Christmas Cornucopia a weighted average score of 73 based on 9 critics, meaning "generally favorable reviews". Ian Wade of BBC Music gave the album a very positive review, saying "this collection could find itself becoming as much a part of the holiday season as arguments with loved ones." Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine awarded the album 3.5/5 and said "Lennox seems more inspired on A Christmas Cornucopia than she has in years." John Hunt of Qatar Today magazine gave the album 9/10 and said "in particular, the vocal work and musical arrangement of 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' are impactful to the point of being intimidating."
User Album Review
Could be as much a part of the holiday season as arguments with loved ones.
Ian Wade 2010-11-16
Annie Lennox would probably hate being called a grand old dame of British pop, but there’s no two ways about it – she is. Inspiring deep devotion among a large section of the public – who have her on a time-share with Kate Bush – there’s enough in the worldwide sales of 85 million and more to suggest she’s quite popular. She was actually born on Christmas Day you know, so if anyone is allowed to release a Christmas album, it’s her. And after over 30 years in the business we call show, with nearly 20 of those as a solo artist, why not?
Addressing her stately tones upon an array of Christmas standards with accompaniment from a full orchestra here and an African children’s choir there, Lennox tackles the likes of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Lullay Lullay (Coventry Carol), Oh Little Town of Bethlehem and delivers a simply delightful version of Silent Night. She also turns her attentions to include the lesser known See Amid the Winter’s Snow, as well as exploring carols from further afield such as the traditional French Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant, which is a joyfully upbeat moment among the occasionally over-familiar grandiosity of most of the album.
Good on her for actually saying it’s a Christmas album too, and not going down the pompous route of Sting’s "it’s a winter album actually" approach of last year. She does, however, finish the collection with a self-penned number, Universal Child. But while it’s new, it slots in nicely with centuries-old traditional arrangements which have become familiar anthems.
As with any festive release, the magic of A Christmas Cornucopia is best captured before the actual event itself, as come December 27 it will be as welcome as yet more turkey. But such is its quality that this collection could find itself becoming as much a part of the holiday season as arguments with loved ones, keeping receipts and watching the tree lights blur as you slowly drink yourself merry.
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