Christmas Remixed
| Christmas Remixed | |
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| Compilation album by various artists | |
| Released | October 21, 2003 |
| Genre | [1] |
| Length | 47:31 |
| Label | Six Degrees |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic[1] |    |
Christmas Remixed is a Christmas compilation and remix album, containing remixes of popular classic versions of Christmas songs.
Release
[edit]The album was released in 2003 by Six Degrees Records on October 21, 2003.[1] A follow-up album, Christmas Remixed 2, was released in 2005.[2] A third album, Christmas Remixed 3, was released in 2018 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the series.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The album elicited a positive critical reaction upon its release. AllMusic's Rick Anderson awarded the album 3.5 stars, commenting that "there will probably not be a better new Christmas album this year than this one," going on to call the album "a complete blast" and stating that "this album is very highly recommended."[1]
Commercial performance
[edit]The album debuted at number 21 on the Billboard's "Top Dance/Electronic Albums" chart dated December 6, 2003. The following week, it rose six spots to number 16.[4] The next week, it rose another seven spots to enter the top ten,[5] before peaking at number 5 on the chart dated December 27, 2003.[6] The album spent a total of six weeks on the chart.[7]
Track listing
[edit]- Andy Williams - "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" (A Shrift Remix) - 3:46
- Bing Crosby - " Happy Holiday" (Beef Wellington Remix) - 4:10
- Dean Martin - "Jingle Bells" (Dan the Automator Remix) - 3:19
- Kay Starr - "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" (Stuhr Remix) - 2:49
- The Cathedral Brass - "Joy to the World" (Mocean Worker Remix) - 3:24
- Johnny Mercer - "Winter Wonderland" (Rise Ashen's Brazilian Beach Mix) - 4:06
- Charles Brown - "Merry Christmas Baby" (MNO Remix) - 3:44
- Berlin Symphony Orchestra - "Nutcracker Suite" (Baz Kuts Breaks Mix) - 4:59
- Louis Armstrong & Velma Middleton - "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (Mulato Beat Remix) - 4:18
- Duke Ellington - "Jingle Bells" (Robbie Hardkiss Remix) - 4:12
- Bing Crosby - "The First Noel" (Attaboy House Party Mix) - 3:52
- Mel Tormé - "The Christmas Song" (Michael Kessler Open Fire Mix) - 5:15
Credits and personnel
[edit]Adapted from AllMusic[1][8] and album liner notes.[9]
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Remixing
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Charts
[edit]| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums[7] | 5 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Anderson, Rick. "Album Review". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ^ Leggett, Steve. ""Christmas Remixed, Vol. 2" Album Review". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ^ |url=https://www.sixdegreesrecords.com/christmas-remixed-3
- ^ - Top Electronic Albums - Chart Listing For The Week Of Dec 13 2003
- ^ - Top Electronic Albums - Chart Listing For The Week Of Dec 20 2003
- ^ Billboard.com - Top Electronic Albums - Chart Listing For The Week Of Dec 27 2003
- ^ a b "Various Artists Dance/Electronic Albums chart history". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ^ "Album Credits". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- ^ "Christmas Remixed" liner notes