Sensational vocalist
Linda Eder
has a resonance so beautiful, she has become one of America's most endearing performers. From her stint with Broadway's
Jekyll & Hyde
and various television appearances,
Eder
's seasonal effort
Christmas Stays the Same
(2000) is most appropriate. Her vocal dynamics featured on her sophomore album
It's No Secret Anymore
(1999) made
's warm compositions a favorite among critics, so naturally her Christmas album does the same. She handpicks her own holiday favorites such as
"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,"
"Silent Night,"
"Little Drummer Boy,"
and
"Ave Maria
for a delightful collection of sonic mastery. She is assisted by a full orchestra on several tracks, making
even more exquisite. It's a pleasing release for any fan of holiday music or follower of theatrical singers and composers ~ MacKenzie Wilson