Disco de Elliott Yamin: “Sounds Of The Season (Target)”

I bought this CD three days ago, again, like his first CD, have listened to it over and over, the more I hear it, the more I love it, and get what he wants to do in the songs. I love all 8 tracks, but in particular, his funky upbeat Merry Christmas, Baby, (i predict a classic), and LOVE love love 'Warm me up' (predict another great hit by this incredible artist! Let's Be Naughty is Great. All my friends who listened to a couple of the tracks, went out and got their own!!! This CD will put you in the mood for Christmas and giving/doing good, and it can play over your holiday meal with joy!!!

IMHO, this is one of the best christmas cd's ever produced. it's happy, upbeat, funky, full of soul, and most importantly....different than the "usual" xmas music. AND, elliott yamin is without question, one of the best singers of our day. he put his own stamp on every song....and that's a good thing. i can't stop listening. it just gets better and better each time i play it...which is all of the time.

I love this CD. I purchased it back in October and have been listening to it ever since. Elliott Yamin has a beautiful, rich, and soulful voice. He sounds wonderful singing the traditional Christmas songs, as well as ones that could become new classics.

My review by tracks

1. I have always loved this song and think Elliott does a supurb job with it. On par with the great Donny Hathaway.

2. I love the simplicity of this arrangement and how Elliott interprets the melody. I think this song calls for a more subtle arrangement because of the content of the lyrics. It's beautiful.

3. I love this song. It's a throwback. I LOVE Elliott's raspy, growling vocals on this song.

4. I love how this also sounds like an older artist...like I could be listening to one of the old RCA Christmas albums.....little bluesy rhythm.

5. I love the intro and then the surprise change in tempo. Jingle Bells has never sounded so good to me. One of the best versions I've heard. Who knew you could make Jingle Bells a soul song. I love the harmonies.

6. I hear the Stevie Wonder influence in this song. I can imagine this on the radio easily. I love it. This was written by T. Reyes who also co-wrote Find A Way on Elliott Yamin's debut CD. Both songs have a great socially conscious message.

7. This song has a 30's-40's sound to me. So nostalgic, even though I had never heard it before.

8. WOW!!!!!! What can I say about this one. It is the crowning jewel of ths CD. Sexy, beautiful, soulful. Wonderfully written.

some Christmas CDs are too slow (Josh G!) some too cheesy (Michael B) BUT a few are just right. Elliott Yamain definitely got it right with this short collection.

And the new tracts are great...especially Warm me up...well that is just plain sexy!

Enjoy!

For the last few years I have searched for good Holiday Music to play during my annual Christmas Dinner Party. I was not pleased with my finds. I purchased Elliott's CD as soon as it came out and I can tell you that I am extremely pleased with it. I love THIS CHRISTMAS and WARM ME UP, but there is not a bad song on the CD. Elliott with his warm, rich voice puts a Brand New Sound to Old Tired Songs. Get this CD Now as it is sure to become a Classic