Happy Xmas
| Eric Clapton
Happy Xmas
Happy Xmas is the first Christmas album by Eric Clapton, his 22nd studio album, released on 12 October 2018. It includes 13 covers of Christmas-themed songs (15 on the European re-release), both well-known and relatively obscure ones, arranged in a predominantly blues style, and one new composition by Clapton and producer Simon Climie. -Wikipedia
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Rock and Blues Muse
Happy Xmas is more than just a fine holiday album – which it most definitely is – it’s also a welcome addition to E.C.’s peerless oeuvre, and the Christmas album we didn’t know we wanted, but are truly thankful it exists.
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The Guardian
This effects-heavy standards album is baffling: it never heats up, festively speaking
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Knox News
Fortunately, Clapton closes out “Happy Xmas” with the gift of a traditional, piano-and-strings arrangement of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and all is well again.
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All Music
"Jingle Bells" doesn't fit the vibe and it carries only trace elements of the titular holiday standard, so it stops the party cold halfway through. Cut this track out and Happy Xmas delivers some cheery Christmas vibes.
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Analog Planet
The album’s sound is acceptable although clean and “digital,” but the 45rpm format’s smoothness only contributes to its sanitary character.
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Medium
First, Clapton has still got it. The riffs seem extremely familiar on these songs, but they still work well.
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Everywhere
An excellent album to put on at Christmas, after everyone's eaten their fill at lunch-time, to relax to and have a few drinks while listening to, either in front of a fire (northern hemisphere) or out by the pool (southern hemisphere).
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Herald Standard
Clapton that will put you in the mood and prepare you for those upcoming decorating, shopping, baking and visiting sessions that contribute to the making of sentimental moments that are remembered forever.
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The Arts Desk
Christmas is traditionally that time of the year when cool rock-dudes like to come over all silly and tinselly. Not Eric Clapton.
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Tinnitist
Even so, Happy Xmas is cool enough to earn a regular spot on your holiday-party playlist.
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Best Classic Bands
Eric Clapton is gifting his fans with an early holiday present
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Off The Tracks
This has the somehow impressive honour of being the world’s worst Christmas album.
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Chicago Now
Make this the one Christmas album you play over and over
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The Moshville Times
A Christmas cracker!
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Stubbys Christmas
"Happy Xmas" looks to be a Must Buy of the 2018 Christmas music season.
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