Well, I now have had three listens-through and I have to say that I don't agree with the title of this thread. The CD is very well produced, and Annie's arrangements very interesting overall, except for two that I did not like: The French one ("Il est ne") and another one which escapes my mamory at the moment (rightly). But the remainder were very good indeed, and Annie's voice has a nice earthy quality which I feel suits the songs much more than the pompous cathedral-choir manner or old-time crooner styles which I have grown to dislike over the years.

So, there - well worth my money, I feel, and the whole family enjoyed the album.

But Christmas album of the year for us has been another one, by Belshazzar's feast: Frost Bites. Every track a gem, and the mood suits the season brilliantly. Get it!