Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon · 2009
56 min · 16 tracks · rock music
A festive rock reinterpretation of holiday classics infused with REO Speedwagon's signature sound and harmonies.
Why this album works
The album highlights REO Speedwagon's versatility and marked their entry into the holiday music market, showcasing their ability to blend rock with traditional Christmas tunes. While it didn't chart as prominently as some of their earlier hits, its release contributed to the band's ongoing relevance in popular culture, especially among adult contemporary audiences looking for nostalgic holiday music.
- Best for
- festive sing-alongs with friends steady holiday background ambiance nostalgic reinterpretations of classics
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon' came during a time when the band was celebrating their legacy and reconnecting with fans after years of fluctuating popularity. This album followed their previous studio release, 'Find Your Own Way Home' (2007), marking a return to recording new material, albeit in the form of holiday songs that appealed to both longtime followers and a new audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ZZ Top· Chris Rea· Christine McVie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The First Noel 0:58
- 2 Winter Wonderland 3:03
- 3 Silent Night 3:44
- 4 Deck the Halls 3:26
- 5 Little Drummer Boy Standout 3:51
- 6 The White Snows of Winter 2:56
- 7 Angels We Have Heard on High (Gloria) 4:16
- 8 Children Go Where I Send Thee 4:04
- 9 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:47
- 10 God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen 3:52
- 11 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) Standout 4:23
- 12 Blue Christmas 3:57
- 13 Joy to the World 3:42
- 14 Sleigh Ride 3:47
- 15 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 4:12
- 16 I Believe in Santa Claus Standout 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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