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01. "Just like Christmas"
02. "Long way around the sea"
03. "Little drummer boy"
04. "If you were born today"
05. "Blue Christmas"
06. "Silent Night"
07. "Taking down the tree"
08. "One special gift"
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Fts Some 'vpro Radio' Takes As Well |
| | Description: | Christmas Contains A Selection Of Seasonal Songs, Including Four Originals By The Band, Mostly Recorded At Low??s 20o Below Studio In Duluth, MN. ??If You Were Born Today? And ??Blue Christmas? Were Released As A 7 Inch Single In 1997 On The English Wurlitzer Jukebox Label, While ??Taking Down The Tree? Is Taken From A 1998 Compilation Of Live Recordings Issue By The Dutch VPRO Radio Station.
Low Released This Holiday Themed EP On Their Own Chairkicker's Imprint, And In The Process They Achieved The Seemingly Impossible; Recording A Holiday Album Devoid Of False Sentimentality And Crass Commercial Concerns. Not Only Do They Add Their Trademark American Gothic Touch (As In Grant Wood, Not Black Eyeliner And The Children Of The Night) To Classics And Originals Alike, They Manage To Invite Even Secular Listeners To Reflect On What Should Be The True Meaning Of The Holiday; Love, Peace And Compassion For Others.
The Heavenly Vocal Harmonies Of Alan Sparhawk And Mimi Parker Are Perfectly Attuned To Both Traditional Carols Like ??Silent Night? And More Contemporary Tunes Such As ??Blue Christmas.? Now This Is A Recording You Can Pull Out To Pre-Empt Another Dose Of Bing Crosby Or Englebert Humperdink. - FTS SOME 'VPRO RADIO' TAKES AS WELLWe suggest that few bands from an ostensibly "indie rock" background should release Christmas music, if not out of respect for the holiday or material then at least out of a sense of self-esteem. Low, however, were made for this. Their attention to musical detail combined with the heavenly vocal harmonies of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker are perfectly attuned to both traditional carols like 'Silent Night' and more contemporary tunes such as 'Blue Christmas'. Now this is a recording you can pull out to pre-empt another dose of Bing Crosby or Englebert Humperdink. Christmas contains a selection of seasonal songs, including four originals by the band, mostly recorded at Low's 20 Below studio in Duluth, MN. 'If You Were Born Today' and 'Blue Christmas' were released as a 7 inch single in 1997 on the English Wurlitzer Jukebox label, while 'Taking Down the Tree' is taken from a 1998 compilation of live recordings issue by the Dutch VPRO radio station.4-panel digisleeve.
Songs 1, 2, 4, 7 & 8 by Low (Chair Kickers' Music/Sub Pop/Polygram)
Song 3 by Davis/Onorati, Simeone (Mills Music, Inc.)
Song 5 by Hayes/Johnson (Bibo MusicPub.)
Song 6 by Mohr/Gruber (Ardee Music Pub.)
Song 4 & 5 from 1997 [url=https://www.discogs.com/Low-If-You-Were-Born-Today-Song-For-Little-Baby-Jesus/release/599472]7"[/url] on [l4899]
Song 7 from 1998 [url=https://www.discogs.com/Various-De-Avonden-Xmas-1998/release/4046057]VPRO Amsterdam compilation[/url]
Recorded at 20 Below
Mastered at 3rd Ear
Graphic manipulation, CircleStudio, Duluth
Low
PO Box 600 Duluth, MN 55801 USA
"Despite the commerce involved, we hope you will consider this our gift to you. Best wishes. ? Mimi, Alan, & Zak"
?1999 Low under license to kranky, ltd.
www.kranky.net"Christmas" is a unique and intimate holiday album by the American indie rock band Low, released in CD format. Known for their minimalist soundscapes and haunting harmonies, Low brings a fresh perspective to classic Christmas songs as well as original compositions. The album features both traditional carols like "Silent Night" and heartfelt originals such as "Just Like Christmas," blending slowcore sensibilities with festive warmth. This release stands out for its emotional depth and understated beauty, making it a beloved seasonal favorite among fans of alternative music.
Low, formed in Duluth, Minnesota in 1993 by Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker, has been acclaimed for pioneering the slowcore genre?a style marked by sparse arrangements and melancholic tones. Over their career spanning more than two decades, they have received critical praise for albums like "Things We Lost in the Fire" and "Double Negative." Their ability to evoke emotion through simplicity has earned them a dedicated following worldwide.
The label CHAIRKICKER/Cargo is known for supporting innovative independent artists across genres. With an emphasis on artistic integrity over commercial trends, CHAIRKICKER/Cargo has become synonymous with quality releases that push musical boundaries while nurturing creative expression. | | | No. of tracks: |
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