Hanson - Snowed In

Snowed In continues the time-honored tradition of Christmas albums by big-name pop acts, combining holiday-themed originals with familiar standards. This one's a cut above standard Yuletide fare, boasting the same tuneful effervescence that sets Hanson apart from standard-issue teen idols. This 11-song disc combines 3 smartly crafted originals with snappily Hansonized interpretations of such holiday standards as the Phil Spector chestnut "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," the old Brenda Lee hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick," Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," and the traditional "Silent Night Medley." That last track is a particularly nice showcase for the sibling trio's boyishly soulful harmonies. --Scott Schinder Amazon.com

Best Christmas CD ever!

Don't be embarrassed to buy because it's Hanson, this is a really great, upbeat, poppy CD and I absolutely love it. It's my favorite Christmas CD of all time...seriously! Buy it, you won't regret it and your guests won't know it's Hanson. February 22, 2008

A Classic in the Making.

Ten years after the release of Snowed In, I still find myself anxiously anticipating the holiday season. Why? Because I take this CD from my shelf, pop it into my CD player, and listen to it once more.

Even though the CD is 10 years old, it remains fresh, new, and exciting. Hanson has chosen the perfect Christmas songs that fit their pop/rock style. Their trademark harmonies and musicianship are clearly evident throughout the CD, especially on songs like "What Christmas Means To Me," "Little Saint Nick," "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)", and Hanson originals "At Christmas" and "Christmas Time."

With all the commercially-released Christmas fluff out there, Hanson stands tall above the rest, and have created a truly classic Christmas album that will continue to stand the test of time. November 29, 2007

One of the best out there

I loved this cd from the first moment I bought it. Their version of Run Rudolph Run is the best I've ever heard. And the Silent Night Medley is also great. These guys have real talent and you can hear it in their playing. This is one CD I play a lot and would like to hear more of on the radio. December 6, 2006

A longtime Hanson fan

I was one of the many tweens who absolutely fell head over heals for Hanson, and now a decade later... I'm still a semi closet fan. I've had this CD since it came out and I listen to it every year around this time. Almost all the tracks are very upbeat which gives you a break from some of the more slower traditional Christmas songs. Although I like everything, my favorites would probably have to be number 1, 2, and 8.

- Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! November 27, 2006

Not (just) for teenyboppers

Hanson has always had a tough time convincing people that they're different than other child idol performers. The difference is huge, though, and these boys are blessed with real talent. They also seem to have some discretion because their albums are very tasteful and catchy. I'm starting this season's reviews by looking at all the good Christmas albums in my collection. I assure you, this is a quality piece. If you are biased against Hanson, but like Christmas music, why not give this one a try? It'll be in heavy rotation in my car stereo. Given that they play their own instruments, the production in the album is very good. They are supplemented by crack studio musicians, and the whole thing sounds real enough to avoid the plastic, cookie cutter sound of, say Hillary Duff (just one example). This sounds like a real band, which of course, it is. Vocals are tight and I especially recommend the cover of Stevie Wonders "that's what Cmas means to me" and the original "At Christmas." I'm seeing it listed at unbelievably cheap prices, so give it a try. Would give 4 and 1/2 stars if possible. Thanks for reading and have a great Christmas. October 25, 2006

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