Shimmering, Velvety, Warm, Tight, WOW!

Review Score: (10/10)
I bring out the Christmas music earlier each year, and this one is always the first to hit the player. This album is filled with the tight harmonies and precision inflections that just send shivers down your spine. The warmth just fills the room. Tony Bennet's feature is a smooth and heartfelt rendition of The Christmas Song, and the Santa Claus medley boasts a piano and vocal solo with the laid back virtuosity that is the quintessence of the Transfer - it cooks. If you can't hear the staggering depth and soul that went into this recording, you've left your chestnuts roasting on that open fire for too long. This album is hot! Instant Christmas. Amazing.

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