The Christmas Project
The Christmas Project is the a Christmas album from John Schlitt. 4K Records released the album on November 19, 2013. Schlitt worked with
Dan Needham, in the production of this album.
Critical reception
Awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis states, "he brings that melodic rock style from both career chapters to the forefront of this festive and powerful collection that consists mostly of carols".[1] Tony Cummings, indicating in a nine out of ten review for Cross Rhythms, writes, "One of the best Christmas albums you're likely to hear this or any year".[2] Giving the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Bert Gangl says, "Judging from the high quality of his latest release, it would seem that, just like true love and fond memories, the much-loved singer only gets better with time."[3] Jonathan J. Francesco, rating the album four stars by New Release Today, describes, "John Schlitt's first Christmas offering is the picture of a success."[4]
Track listing
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| 1. | "Hallelujah Chorus (Handel's Messiah)" | 2:15 |
| 2. | "Do You Hear What I Hear?" | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Little Drummer Boy" | 3:40 |
| 4. | "O Holy Night" | 5:00 |
| 5. | "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" | 2:46 |
| 6. | "Good Christian Men Rejoice" | 2:58 |
| 7. | "The Spirit of Christmas" | 4:01 |
| 8. | "We Three Kings" | 3:55 |
| 9. | "What Christmas Needs to Be" | 4:05 |
| 10. | "What Child Is This?" | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 37:49 |
References
- 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (December 3, 2013). "John Schlitt: The Christmas Project". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- 1 2 Cummings, Tony (November 30, 2013). "Review: The Christmas Project – John Schlitt". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- 1 2 Gangl, Bert (November 23, 2013). "John Schlitt, "The Christmas Project" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- 1 2 Francesco, Jonathan J. (November 19, 2013). "An Album to Successfully Capture That Spirit of Christmas". New Release Today. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
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