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In The Spirit: A Christmas Alb

Michael Mcdonald (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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1. Angels We Have Heard On High
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3. Children Go Where I Send Thee
4. Every Time Christmas Comes Around
5. Peace
6. White Christmas/Winter Wonderland
7. One Gift
8. On This Night
9. House Full Of Love
10. On Christmas Morning
11. World Out Of A Dream

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In the Spirit is an appropriate name for Michael McDonald's first Christmas album because the ghosts of the Doobie Brothers are all over it. Which makes perfect sense since McDonald penned all but three of the songs in this collection. And while each make titular references to Yuletide, most of them would be at home either on a Doobies album or one of McDonald's solo discs, being that the subject matter is similar--overcoming obstacles, living in the moment, and the necessity of having deep convictions. In addition, these songs are dominated by McDonald's distinctive, husky baritone and idiosyncratic rhythmic sense, making them more his own songs than holiday classics. When McDonald does cover a traditional carol--"Angel's We Have Heard on High," "White Christmas/Winter Wonderland"--he jazzes them up and bends them into a new form until they're almost unrecognizable. No doubt the idea is to escape the clichéd treatments that others have given these timeless tunes, but as a result, they lose much of their natural beauty. The album comes alive when smooth crooner James Ingram steps up to the mic, and adds sparkle and warmth to "The Gift," even though it still sounds like a Christmas version of "Minute by Minute." --Jaan Uhelszki

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This CD! Nov 19 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Really, Really enjoyable holiday music! Can listen to this all day!
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5.0 out of 5 stars something for everyone Oct 13 2003
By Patty Kadlec
Format:Audio CD
Yes, this is not your typical holiday cd.
And thank you Michael for that. It has
alittle something for everyone. A few
holiday standards, some blues, some jazz,
some gospel. The only problem I have is
his beautiful voice on the softer songs
makes me want to hear more. The hilights
for me are Peace, On This Night and
the uptempo Everytime Christmas Comes Around.
But, it is his version of Kenny Loggins new
classic, On Christmas Morning that is worth
the cost of the cd alone. When he sings
"you hold me in your arms, we watch the
snowflakes fly" --well you just have to
hear it yourself. Thanks Mike, Thanks Kenny.
Get this cd!
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4.0 out of 5 stars The title tells the story: In The Spirit Dec 2 2002
By Neal C. Reynolds
Format:Audio CD
Indeed, spirit does seem to have much to do with this CD. The lyrics written by Michael McDonald come very close to Christian Contemporary in spirit.

This is a good album. Only three familiar songs on it, most of the others (Dave Foster wrote one) being McDonald's own. Of these, "Peace" and "House Full Of Love" really stand out.

His cover of "Angels We Have Heard On High" is indeed good, and Bing wouldn't recognize "White Christmas".

Not likely that this will be one of the all time great Christmas albums, but it is good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Soulful Christmas
This will be short and sweet--it is now September 2002 and I still listen to a number of the selections from Michaels IN THE SPIRIT--the joyfully performed GO WHERE I SEND THEE,... Read more
Published on Sep 17 2002 by Peggy M.Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Holiday Classic, All Year Long
A great new edition for holiday listening!
Michael McDonald has created a personal, spiritual Christmas CD that isn't confined to the holiday season: I've heard both... Read more
Published on Aug 15 2002 by The JuRK
4.0 out of 5 stars Rockin' Soul Christmas
Like fine wine, it gets better over time. And this CD proves Michael McDonald just gets better as the years go by. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2002 by Keith Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive...
A friend of mine who lives in Europe asked me to get this album for him. When I read what he was asking for, I was hesitating and asking myself why he wanted to get Christmas music... Read more
Published on Dec 20 2001 by Torquemada
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Spiritual Indeed!
I love this CD and so does the rest of my family. Sure, MM does not cover a majority of traditional Christmas tunes. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2001 by Michael P. Accordino
1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing
I was very disappointed with this CD. In fact, I'm going to try and return it to the store where I bought it. I suppose if you are a HUGE Doobie Brothers fan, you might enjoy it. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Best New Holiday Music in Years
I absolutely love this CD. Michael is one of the great R&B voices of all time. The arrangements, the soul, the tunes, the messages, the musicians, all the best. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2001 by stephen t meece
2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing
As a Michael McDonald fan throughout the years, I would have expected something more listenable... this is not.
Published on Dec 6 2001 by chris dupuis
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS CD IS THE MOST JOYOUS MUSIC SINCE MARIAH'S UNPLUGGED
THIS CD WOULD MAKE JIM CARREYS' GRINCH SHOUT HALLLULYAH!

I DONT LOVE GOSPEL BUT I LOVE THIS...
I DONT LOVE CHRISTMAS BUT I LOVE THIS
I DONT LOVE CAROLS BUT I LOVE... Read more

Published on Dec 3 2001 by A1ACAPELLA
4.0 out of 5 stars Where has he been
What a great Christmas CD. Good selection of tunes (most new). I could have done without the daughter singing along on the first cut. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2001 by K. Jones
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