Various Artists - We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year - review
Various Artists - We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year - review
Tracklist
01. We Wish You A Merry Christmas02. Run Rudolph Run [Chuck Berry cover]
03. Santa Claws Is Coming To Town
04. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
05. Silver Bells
06. Little Drummer Boy
07. Santa Claus Is Back In Town [Elvis Presley cover]
08. Silent Night
09. Deck The Halls
10. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
11. Rocking Round The Xmas Tree [Brenda Lee cover]
12. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) [John Lennon & Yoko Ono cover]
13. O' Christmas Tree [2010 re-release bonus]
14. Auld Lang Syne [performed by Girlschool][2010 re-release bonus]
15. Frosty The Snowman [2010 re-release bonus]
16. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer [2010 re-release bonus]
A review by
Doc G. November 09, 2010
Now normally, I wouldn't approve of delving too much into politics when it comes to music, but I would agree with anyone who would raise their eyebrows at a bunch of normally (mostly) respectable musicians trying to make a quick buck off some royalty free public domain songs. Here's the kicker: in this new edition with the bonus songs and whatnot, Wendy Dio is credited as the executive producer and it includes a short message on the inside telling us about the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. Knowing at least a chunk of proceeds are going to a decent cause puts a totally different spin on an album like this; in other words, it's safe to sit back and laugh without that shameful word "sellout" nagging at you.
That being said, the music for the most part is a complete joke, occasionally the way some of these carols have been beefed up sounds surprisingly good - if you replaced the lyrics and kept the same tune, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" sounds really natural with Dio & Iommi playing it, "Run Rudolph Run" has that rockabilly sound that really suits Lemmy, and Girlschool add a nice punk sound to "Auld Lang Syne". Everything else is cringe-inducing; I'd die happy if I never had to listen to Dez Fafara singing "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" ever again.
All in all it's a fun release, obviously not meant to be taken seriously. So why not? Have a good laugh while a few bucks go toward a good cause.
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While i'm not into "modern" Christmas toons (exceptions: Weird Al's "Christmas At Ground Zero" and the Vandals "Oi to the World" and "Hang Myself by the Christmas Tree") i think it is commendable that proceeds are going to the RJDSU&SCF. that factor makes this album infinitely more important than some other famous cashgrabbing musicians tribute to Dio. besides, half the guys contributing probably have kids... and their kids probably get a kick out of daddy appearing on some "crazy" christmas album.
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An Afroman Christmas>We Wish You a Metal Xmas... Hands Down.
---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear.
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I would have to agree with the review. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is so perfect for Dio's voice and Iommi's guitar that it would be a crime to not have recorded it; same goes for "Run Rudolph Run," which suits Lemmy amazingly. "Silent Night" with Chuck Billy, Scott Ian, Jon Donais, Chris Wyse, and John Tempesta is pretty decent as well, even if just for a laugh. Otherwise, it's exactly what you see on your average tribute album. I can't even listen to "Silver Bells" because Geoff Tate clearly cannot hit half of those notes.
---- "Earth is small and I hate it" - Lum Invader I'm the Agent of Steel.
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