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Upon regaining consciousness, I was startled to hear Boyz II Men music
piping in from the speaker above my head. Since I was in traction, I couldn't rip the
speaker from the wall. So I lay there in captivity and listened to the Boyz's second CD
Christmas Interpretations.
No doubt these brothers can sing, I just find that all their songs sound the same. (Joke:
"What's the name of that Boyz II Men song?" "All of them!" the man
cried.) They employ a begging-and-whining approach to singing that really chafes my, uh,
nerves. Well, imagine my surprise--the album turned out to be great! You could have
knocked me out with a Christmas tree!
Christmas Interpretations has a nice, timeless quality, good production, and great vocals.
That could be due to its structure: one traditional Christmas song ("Silent
Night") and the rest are original compositions, mostly written by Wanya Morris, Shawn
Stockman, Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, and McKnight. "Let It Snow,"
"You're Not Alone," and "Why Christmas," are the best of the bunch.
"Why Christmas," with its clever play on words (you know, "White
Christmas") ponders the less fortunate during the holiday season.
Six years later, and no longer in traction, I willingly listen to Christmas
Interpretations. The Boyz have created an enduring classic of great proportions.
M
December 1999
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