"Christmas Time Again" kicks off the effort with an intense, frenetic blast introducing you to the lead vocals of Craig Sulken who adds a certain distinct element to all of their songs that is hard to miss and can't possibly be ignored as we delve deeper into the album. My favorite tune off the collection is "Rather Be But Here", a toned down acoustic number that is the perfect accompaniment as you relax by the fireplace with your hot chocolate admiring the warmth of the holiday season and the sheer, unbridled beauty of this little musical nugget totally exemplifies the holiday spirit that all of us seek to find year in and year out. "Alone For The Holidays" does an exquisite job of accentuating the heartwarming spirit of the holidays as you put your stockings up by the fire, drinking your hot chocolate and basking in the warmth and glow of those you love with this indelible number providing the backdrop for the whole scene.
The disc's latter portion features "Home For The Holidays" a relaxing, merry number filled with top notch, chestnut wooded acoustic guitar riffs that give off the aura of the Christmas season so acutely that you can practically smell the wood burning from the fireplace and see the band play right in the comfort of your own living room. The title track is a gritty but reflective number that features deep and punctuating guitar riffs and poignant, introspective lyrics that make you feel the emotion pouring out of the band, and you can feel the heartfelt sincerity as well that goes along with the message embedded within the walls of this album if you listen really closely. "O Holy Night" concludes matters here on the album, and the band do a solid job of putting their all into this Christmas staple that totally exemplifies the Christmas magic and spirit that will warm you up and surround you with great fervor and anticipation as you sit back and watch the magic unfold right before you. This is the first time I've reviewed a Christmas album on my site before, and I was a little hesitant to review holiday albums in the past as all of them sound the same to me, but this holiday album in particular really struck my fancy as it kept things simple and straightforward, and gave us an introduction to the band and the musicianship and camaraderie that they exemplify on this effort is uncanny and a marvel to see unfold musically right before your ears.
All in all, a spectacular Christmas album from BoyMeetsWorld, a band that you should pay special attention to in the New Year as they bring their unique blend of pop-punk to the masses with a blast, and this Christmas collection should tide you over until the new year rolls around with bountiful musical gifts aplenty awaiting on the other side.
Album Score: 3.5/5
Track Listing:
- Christmas Time Again
- Rather Be But Here
- Alone For The Holidays
- Home For The Holidays
- Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal...
- O Holy Night
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