My sister and I were discussing this CD and could not determine what kind of music Brian Setzer has made this season brighter with...

Is it rockabilly? Big band? What?

The lyrics in this Christmas special argue that it's a form popularized in the mid-to-late 50s. It represents a transition into the rock and roll classic era, no question, but so many of those artists had by then abandoned the big band sound.

Anyway, it would not be Christmas without the leering allusions of this funny, lively album. The production value is pure Cinerama, and you won't be bored with the adaptations. The only cut I had a too-hard time with was the Nutcracker variations; somehow they reminded me too much of the Spike Jones version which, by comparison, sounded better.

"Tis the season."

All of the tracks are hits and make you want to get into the Christmas spirt; Swing-wise that is. Brian Setzer has done it again with another hit record and leaves me looking forward to what he does next. I would call him the artist of the past and this century. It's clear why the orchestra was nominated for another grammy for it's amazing take on The Nutcracker Suite, and leaves me swingin' in high joy that they win it. The album is classic and will be passed on for ages new and old, enjoy.

Another great excursion into the future past from Brian Setzer Orchestra. Several great tunes on here, and Brian's in his best voice ever! A special treat is the cover of Les Brown's Band of Renown's "Nutcracker Suite," which will get you marching like a toy soldier past the Sugar Plum Fairies and deep into the Dance of the Flowers in no time! And Blue Christmas rocks... I think it's the best tribute to Elvis' version yet recorded. Setzer's pulling incredible sounds out of his army of Gretsch guitars puts the "Git" in Git this one! One for you and one for your favorite Holiday music fan. Of course, you might not want to spin this disk until the little ones are abed, or they might just jitterbug the stockings off the fireplace!

Collar this baby, cats & chicks! ;-D

One of better Christmas almbums I've heard in years. Great arrangements and beautiful duet with Ann-Margret "Baby It's Cold Outside". "Nutcracker Suite" is like a song from a Tim Burton movie. Without "O Holy Night" and "Amens" the album would be better.
It's Johnny Hatton's first album with Brian.

This cd is a little "loud" or wild for a Christmas party, when I played it poeple said turn that down. It's not a traditional Christmas mood cd, it's hot rockabilly big band swing!!! Setzer is in very good voice and takes a few solos on guitar and although the band isn't allowed to solos and is used as a prop for Setzer, they are tight and do swing hard! You shoudl actually buy it at Wal-mart because they have a bonus track What Are you Doing New Years Eve, which is a highlight. A very exotica lounge version of the Nutcracker Suite, and cool versions of Christmas standards. A great big band rockabilly Chrustmas set! FUN!!!!!