Hi again, Internet. Here's another installment of Christmas jammage for your festive asses. . .
Album Title: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Album Artist: Ferrante and Teicher
First things, first. 'Ferrante' and 'Teicher'? I have no f***ing clue who these people are.
The names of the girls on the front jacket cover, perhaps? Unlikely. To me, they look like their names are probably Tiffany or Libby.
It says on the back cover that these two are 'instrumentalists'. . . which would explain the lack of vocals on these songs. The sound is so sixties that the whole album could serve as the soundtrack for Austin Powers' Shaggadelic Christmas.
(. . . no, that movie doesn't exist. Thank God.)
'Instrumental ' in Christmas music is dangerous territory, folks. It can be too jazzy, too mellow, too churchy, too New Age-y. Ferrante and Tiecher's versions stay true to the usual arrangements of these songs just enough to make them easily recognizable, while still putting their own '60s Austin Powers spin on them. It's perfect for kicking back with a Christmas cocktail (a Merry Irishman, an Egg Nog, a holiday Imperial Stout, what-have-you) with your kids snuggly tucked into bed. . . and consequently not bothering you.
Since it has such a unique sound, it's not something you want to listen to all the time. Nevertheless, it's a nice addition to a Christmas catalog - not one of my favorites, but one that I definitely plan on keeping in rotation this Holiday season.
First things, first. 'Ferrante' and 'Teicher'? I have no f***ing clue who these people are.
The names of the girls on the front jacket cover, perhaps? Unlikely. To me, they look like their names are probably Tiffany or Libby.It says on the back cover that these two are 'instrumentalists'. . . which would explain the lack of vocals on these songs. The sound is so sixties that the whole album could serve as the soundtrack for Austin Powers' Shaggadelic Christmas.
(. . . no, that movie doesn't exist. Thank God.)'Instrumental ' in Christmas music is dangerous territory, folks. It can be too jazzy, too mellow, too churchy, too New Age-y. Ferrante and Tiecher's versions stay true to the usual arrangements of these songs just enough to make them easily recognizable, while still putting their own '60s Austin Powers spin on them. It's perfect for kicking back with a Christmas cocktail (a Merry Irishman, an Egg Nog, a holiday Imperial Stout, what-have-you) with your kids snuggly tucked into bed. . . and consequently not bothering you.
Since it has such a unique sound, it's not something you want to listen to all the time. Nevertheless, it's a nice addition to a Christmas catalog - not one of my favorites, but one that I definitely plan on keeping in rotation this Holiday season.
VERDICT: 7/10 - Pretty Rad
- REMAINS IN CIRCULATION -
- Brian
