VARIOUS ARTISTS: Country Cares for Kids

MEMO FROM MR. C: ''Only a crusty old SOB could say no to bighearted country stars like Lorrie Morgan, Bryan White, Clint Black, and Travis Tritt singing Christmas songs and raising money for sick children. So round up some sentimental, fun, and cornpone yuletide tunes. And while you're at it, toss in Bob Carlisle's drippy 'Butterfly Kisses.' I know it's not a holiday track, but damn if it don't kick butt.'' B-

JIM BRICKMAN: The Gift

MEMO FROM MR. C: ''Listen up! We need a little inoffensive (read: sedating) musical cheer from that chart-topping New Age piano man. Let him try his hand at writing a few new Christmas songs (like 'Fireside' or 'Angels') — even though they'll lack the emotional oomph of the old chestnuts. And sprinkle in some soporific Kenny Loggins vocals. Hee-hee! After a few spins, not even a mouse will be stirring!'' C+

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

MEMO FROM MR. C: ''Kids today — all the little rugrats want is Disney! So what's that make me...the Grinch? Well, yes, in drag — so make certain the best tune on this soundtrack from the Mouse's direct-to-video offering isn't a Christmas chestnut but villain Tim Curry's 'Don't Fall in Love.' Half the album will be soundtrack originals, the other half extraneous carols — that's why we call it stocking stuffing.'' C

Originally posted Dec 05, 1997 Published in issue #408 Dec 05, 1997 Order article reprints
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