Thursday, December 12, 2019

MUSIC REVIEW OF THE DAY: GOOD LOVELIES - EVERGREEN

This is the second holiday album from the Lovelies, and features some of the most gorgeous Christmas harmonies you'll ever hear on an album jammed full of warmth and good cheer. Featuring a mix of fun favourites, lesser-heard gems and three truly fine originals, the trio strikes the perfect blend of smiles and sentiment, with a couple of good messages in there as well.

Given the group's focus on classic female trio harmonies from the '40's to '60's, most Christmas songs fit them great. Familiar pop hits "Little Saint Nick" and "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" showcase their vocal blend. Older-sounding numbers, such as Leon Redbone's "That Old Christmas Moon" are great finds, a solid song that deserves to be heard more. And even the biggest chestnut of all, "Jingle Bells," sounds great in a Western swing arrangement, along with a jazzy Andrews Sisters vocal approach.

But it's the new songs that impress the most. "The Garland" has an easy country flow, and a family counting up their blessings around the Christmas tree. a wonderful image created in the chorus. "These Christmas Nights" has a more modern sound, soaring strings and a heart-stirring melody and vocal performance. I mean, the group name says it all, and Christmas is a perfect place for them.

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