Product ReviewsSongs of the Season by Randy Travis (CD, Sep-2007, Word Distribution)

Christmas Comes Early with Both Old and New Tunes

I purchased this CD myself for various reasons but felt it offered a little bit of everything for everyone.

Are you looking to buy a new CD for your holiday collection? If you’re looking for the traditional Christmas songs such as “there’s No Place Like home for the Holidays,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow”; if you’re looking for the Christian tunes such as “Away in a Manger,” “The First Noel,” or “Little town of Bethlehem” Or if you are looking for something new - they are all here!!!

First, you will note even the traditional songs are not as traditional as one might thing, with many of the songs having been re-arranged by Randy. A couple that particularly stand out are two of my all-time favorites “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Oh Holy Night.” Then there is Joy to the World” which is like no other rendition I’ve ever heard.

The vocals, with Randy’s rich baritone and a choir-like vocal background are terrific as is the musical instrumentation accompanying the CD.

Randy performs three new songs on the CD “Labor of Love,” “Nothin’s gonna Bring me Down at Christmas Time” and “Our King.” “Labor of Love” is a beautifully performed song and although it starts out somewhat graphically and you wonder where it is going lyrically, one listen will tell you it is a song you’ll probably find yourself playing again and again. “Nothin’s Gonna bring me Down at Christmas Time” is an up-tempo song almost reminding one of the tongue-and-cheek songs Randy so often does on his CDs. It is about trials and tribulations that could bring you down during the holidays if you choose to let them. “Our King” written by Randy once again shows his unique writing ability wrapping up the CD with almost somewhat of a tribute to our Lord. I don’t believe they could have ended with a more touching song.

The one thing that I noted about the CD is unlike many other artists and Christmas CDs I've heard in the past, Randy offers more than one verse on many songs, sometimes performing three verses.

If you’re truly looking for something to put some merriment in your Christmas, some joy in your New Year and just plain good music in your CD player, this CD’s for you.Read full review...

MR. TRAVIS DOES IT AGAIN

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED HIS FIRST CHRISMAS CD THAT WAS RELEASED IN THE LATE 1980'S I BELIEVE, I OFTEN HOPED AND WONDERED IF HE WOULD RELEASE ANOTHER. AFTER ALL, HIS FIRST ONE IS ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITES. WELL I PURCHASED THIS ONE A WEEK AGO, TRIED IT OUT TO MAKE SURE IT PLAYED FINE, AND THEN INTENDED TO PUT IT AWAY UNTIL THE HOLIDAYS. IT IS SO GOOD, I MUST HAVE PLAYED IT EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK. WHILE THE STYLE OF SOME OF THE SONGS IS DIFFERENT THAN HIS OTHER HOLIDAY CD, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. IT HAS HIS SIGNATURE ALL OVER IT. WHETHER IT'S A BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENT OF AN OLD CLASSIC, OR A RELIGOUS SONG OR AN ORIGINAL, ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW. IF YOU WANT TO HEAR THE GREAT MASTER OF COUNTRY SINGING, GET THIS CD. CHRIS.Read full review...

"Songs of the Season" by Randy Travis

great music sung by a really beautiful voice---my wife loves it!

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randy travis songs of the seasons

I love it even though it's not Christmas. The songs and vocals on this CD are great! In True Randy Travis Style!

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Great CD

Good CD especially for Christmas.

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great music

I love this album

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A great find

A great follow up Christmas CD. I loved his first one and this was a long awaited sequel. Randy Travis is one of my favorite Christmas artist, not to mention Country artist. A good addition to your Christmas songs.Read full review...

Songs of the Season

This is a great new album from my favorite North Carolinian. It had alot of traditional Christian music and beautiful country songs. All the songs were exceptional. I wish we could see new music from this master artisan more often.Read full review...

Randy Travis christmas

It was wonderful love it will make a great christmas wonderful music, will to it again, again.Love all the songs on cd.

Songs of the Season by Randy Travis CD

I love to hear Randy Travis sing, and this christmas cd was great!! As always his music really tells a story...