Aimee Mann - One More Drifter In The Snow - 192VBR

One More Drifter in the Snow offers a bittersweet--but not downbeat--look at a holiday that represents the height of happiness for some, the depths of sadness for others. Following in the classy footsteps of Miss Peggy Lee, Aimee Mann takes an intimate approach to an increasingly hectic time of year. In other words, the set is a throwback to a slower-paced era. (In cinematic terms, that means more Meet Me in St. Louis, less Jingle All the Way.) There are two fitting originals, "Calling on Mary" (Mann) and "Christmastime" (Jon Brion and Michael Penn). The rest are seasonal favorites, with the exception of Jimmy Webb's "Whatever Happened to Christmas," which may be new to some. On all tracks, the focus is on the tasteful strings--credit Patrick Warren for the chamberlin, celeste, and pump organ--and Mann's delicate delivery. Overall, the artist is more interested in providing comfort than radical reinvention, although a dreamier-than-usual "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" enjoys a slight edge over the other selections. Grant Lee Phillips, taking over from Boris Karloff, provides the theatrical narration on "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

01 - Whatever Happened To Christmas - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
02 - Christmas Song - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
03 - Christmastime - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
04 - I'll Be Home For Christmas - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
05 - You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
06 - Winter Wonderland - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
07 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
08 - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
09 - White Christmas - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3
10 - Calling On Mary - Aimee Mann - One More Drifter in the Snow.mp3