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Not Horrible (3 1/2 stars) Dec 17, 2008
At first I didn't really like this CD. I only bought it because it was on sale for $6, but the more I listened to it, the more it grew on me a bit.
Cons:
- Some of the arrangements do not compliment the holiday season and they sound bland ("Platinum Bells", "White Christmas").
- Some of the lyrics are ridiculous ("But this year the dolls are you and me", "It's Christmas time with the Churren")
Pros:
- These girls can sing and their harmonizing is beautiful. ("Opera of the Bells", title track),
- Each of the girls have solo songs on this CD, which is nice to see because it showcases their individuality. ("Silent night", "Do You Hear What I Hear", "O Holy Night")
- Some of the tracks are really fun ("Winter Paradise" - which creatively samples George Michael's "Father Figure" - and "A DC Christmas Medley".)
Overall, this CD is actually a nice listen during the holiday season. Check it out.
 Great Product and Timely Service Nov 30, 2008
The product was purchased as used but was in great condition. The product was also received in a timely manner. I was very pleased.
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itz good Nov 17, 2006
not great but good. of course i am a lil biased considering i praise myself as the biggest dc3 fan in the world lol
 Upbeat Christmas Music Nov 14, 2006
I was looking for a Christmas album that was a little more upbeat than the norm. I thought Destiny's Child did a pretty good job of it. Their songs are fast-paced and fun! I'm not normally a fan of Destiny's Child but enjoyed this CD rather than the slower-paced Christmas CDs we are used to.
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 Hope these '8 days' go by pretty fast Nov 03, 2006
They're young, hot, and dominating the charts. But they just don't have what it takes to make a good holiday album.
Destiny's Child attempts to take traditional Christmas carols and make a modern, fan-geared holiday album. And, sorry to say, but it just doesn't work here.
The album opens with the title track, which I'll admit is a catchy spin off of the original "12 Days of Christmas." But the lyrics are ridiculous. Example: "On the eighth day of Christmas my baby gave to me/A pair of Chloe shades and a diamond belly ring."
The next track, "Winter Paradise" is the best of the original tracks on the disc. It's a more moderate R&B number that talks about Christmas memories. It's pretty good. But, "Spread a little love on Christmas" is about on the same level as the title track, but it focuses on all the other holidays going on at Christmas.
The girls DO get a few things right. The ridiculously-titled "Opera of the Bells" (featured on the Victoria's Secret holiday commercial) is a slowed-down version of "Carol of the Bells," complete with nice harmonies that are actually quite enjoyable. "This Christmas" is also complete with tight harmonies that give it an enjoyable spin and make it almost unrecognizable. "A DC Christmas Medley" is a fun assortment of kid's Christmas carols, such as "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Frosty," and "Holly, Jolly Christmas." And the best track on the disc, "Do You Hear what I Hear," is a wonderfully original take on the classic that doesn't wander too far from the original sound of it.
However, the album also takes a turn for the worst in a few places. "Platinum Bells" is a ludicrous cover of "Siver Bells" that talks about the group's success (platinum albums). And the cover of "The Little Drummer Boy" is absolutely laughable. The girls don't even get the story right! ("And then he smiled at me/the little drummer boy smiled at me" -- correction... baby Jesus smiled at you, and YOU ARE the little drummer boy!)
Download the few good tunes off this album from I-tunes and save yourself the money of every single song on here. Trust me, buying the whole CD is not worth it.
Best Song: "Do You Hear What I Hear" (great original take, true to classic song)
The good:
"Winter Paradise" (enjoyable, laid-back original with good harmonies)
"This Christmas" (a different take, very original)
"A DC Christmas Medley" (it's fun)
"Opera of the Bells" (nice harmonies)
The OK:
"Silent Night" (pretty good, but Beyonce oversings it)
"8 Days of Christmas" (catchy, but with stupid lyrics)
"Spread a Little Love on Christmas" (ditto)
The bad:
"The Little Drummer Boy" (at least get the story right)
"White Christmas" (I don't like their version of this)
"Platinum Bells" (too stupid to even laugh at... worst track on the album)
"O Holy Night" (I'm very critical of covers of this song because it's my favorite Christmas tune and Michelle's voice just doesn't fit it)
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