Music Commentary

Grade Eh

''American Idol'' grads Kelly, Clay, Ruben, Fantasia, and Diana all released albums within weeks of each other -- here's what EW thinks of them
| Dec 07, 2004
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Clay Aiken

''Merry Christmas With Love'' (RCA)

Claim to Fame Season 2 runner-up

The Gist This collection of MOR Xmas faves will sell millions, but that doesn't mean we have to like his Off Broadway histrionics.

Highlight The faux-jazz ''Winter Wonderland'' isn't half bad. Better yet? That long, soothing silence after the final track.

Lowlight Conjuring chest-pumping Celine on the Dion holiday original ''Don't Save It All for Christmas Day.'' Sacrilege!

Liner Notable Thanks ''Jesus Christ for Christmas.'' You mean, he died for this?

EW GRADE D

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