By: J Bags
Christmas in Harmony is Wilson-Phillips first Christmas CD - and their first album in six years. Reconnecting with their original producer Glen Ballard, Christmas in Harmony is the modern Christmas music masterpiece we were hoping for. For those who like their Christmas music on the familiar side, there are plenty of standards to be found here like "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silver Bells" and "Winter Wonderland" that are elevated to a celestial level thanks to Wilson Phillips' incredible harmonies. Like the Everly Brothers, their sibling harmony is unmatched. They even recreate Spector's production of The Ronettes' "Sleigh Ride" right down to the "ringa linga linga ding dong ding" backgrounds.
What makes this Cd a standout in the myriad of Christmas releases is the stellar quality of the original tracks "Warm Lovin' Christmastime" (written by Carnie's hubby Rob Bonfiglio), "Christmastime" (penned by Chynna Phillips and producer Glen Ballard - the same pairing that wrote Wilson Phillips' first hit "Hold On") and the appropriately joy-filled "Joy" (composed by all of the gals, Rob and Glen).
The does have its one aberration. It leads off with a noisy revival of `70s glam rockers Wizzard "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day." Once you get past the fuzz it is Happy Holidays - and a Merry Christmas for all.
