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6 Track limited edition release. 1. Last Christmas 2. Christmases When You Were Mine 3. Santa Baby 4. Silent Night 5. Christmas Must Be Something More 6. White Christmas
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Taylor Swift - Holiday Collection / Sounds of the Season CD -Includes Last Christmas / Christmases When You Were Mine / Santa Baby / Silent Night / Chritsmas Must Be Something More / White Christmas
- Audio CD: 0 pages
- Publisher: Big Machine; 2007
- Label: Big Machine
- Studio: Big Machine
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #2306
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Summary: A Swift Christmas EP In More Ways Than One 2008-10-31
Comment: For somebody that was born in the month of December, you knew that such a talented artist such as Taylor Swift would have to make a great Christmas album, Country or otherwise, and indeed she does. Sure there's still Country undertones, especially on the naughty but nice "Santa Baby." "White Christmas" is a good acoustic closer, although it's a bit understated. Then there's "Last Christmas," which is Country at heart, but the song moves so fast, you don't notice. In fact, this project is more of an EP in length, ranging six tracks, and clockin' in at 20 minutes, it's a fast-paced and jam-packed listen. And though it may move to fast for some, it only leaves you wanting more.
Her 'Teardrops On My Guitar' trademark style permeates the surprisingly emotional and sad "Christmas When You Were Mine." In fact, I was surprised that she even wrote the song, and thought it was a cover because it was so good. "Christmas Must Be Something More" on the other hand uses a bit too many Christmas cliches, but it's a pleasant listen.
Overall, probably the best Country Christmas album since I heard Brad Paisley sing "James Penguin," but it's more than a Country album, because Taylor has a crossover appeal her universal song-writing. Not for all, but if you happen to find it, pick it up. You can never get enough Taylor Swift for Christmas, or any time of the year for that matter.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: All I Want for Christmas is... 2007-12-21
Comment:
All I want for Christmas is...
...why, Taylor Swift's new "Sounds of the Season" album, of course.
This album is awesome, to put it bluntly. Taylor's voice is as perfect as ever on the six tracks on this album, which is available only through Target for a limited time, so get out there and grab a copy before they're gone for good!
Here is a list of the six tracks on this album and how I rate each one:
-LAST CHRISTMAS- Five Stars.
-CHRISTMASES WHEN YOU WERE MINE- Four Stars. While I love Taylor's singing on this track, I have to rate it down one star because it's kind of slow and doesn't really fit in with the other songs.
-SANTA BABY- Five Stars.
-SILENT NIGHT- Five Stars. A note on this track- this is not the traditional "Silent Night". Taylor has re-arranged it, in a way that is still great to listen to, just not what you might be expecting.
-CHRISTMAS MUST BE SOMETHING MORE- Five Stars and Two thumbs up! This is one of the best on this album. Taylor wrote it herself, demonstrating once again her amazing song-writing skills. In the world today, when we all seem to be scared of offending everyone else by saying "Merry Christmas", Taylor is not afraid to tell the world in her heavenly voice that the reason we are celebrating is Jesus! She is not afraid to say it and so I say WAY TO GO, TAYLOR! The song is absolutely a masterpeice.
-WHITE CHRISTMAS- Five Stars. I always liked this song, but Taylor's version has launched it into my list of Christmas favorites. She countrifies it with her guitar, and it is evry relaxing and beautiful to listen to.
This limited edition album is one of a kind and completely worth the $6.99 Target price. Get them before they're gone!
(If you liked this album/review, see my review on another great Christmas album from a great young singer: Noel )
4 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Worst Christmas CD ever!!! 2007-11-29
Comment: She moans and groans but never lands on the same key with the band. I've heard cows giving birth that sound better than her horrendous version of "Silent Night." Not only does Taylor Swift murder "Silent Night," she keeps stabbing it, cuts it up, and then tosses it on the fire. When it turns to ashes, she throws them off the Tallahatchie Bridge. The only reason to buy this CD is to send it to your worst enemy.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Repeat listenings will occur. 2007-11-09
Comment: I picked this up today from Target. Its an exclusive for $6.99. I'd have to say this will really get you in the mood for Christmas. Last Christmas is my favorite Christmas song and now I enjoy it even more. I just wish that she released an album for every holiday. This is a great gift idea. Check out her deluxe edition of her debut cd as well. She also knows the true meaning of the holiday as expressed in her songs especially written for this cd. She is like no other.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Sweet 2007-10-25
Comment: I'm really surprised with Taylor Swift skills, i was already a fan because of her amazing country album and now she made me even more a fan.
It's really nice how good she sounds singing these Christmas songs, especially "Last Christmas" and "Santa Baby", i felt like those songs were made for her.
Overall it's a very sweet and pleasant collection from this beautiful and talented girl.
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Taylor Swift - Holiday Collection / Sounds of the Season CD -Includes Last Christmas / Christmases When You Were Mine / Santa Baby / Silent Night / Chritsmas Must Be Something More / White Christmas
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