Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays, Vol. 1 - The Polyphonic Spree
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  • Summary: The fourth full-length album for the group led Tim DeLaughter is a holiday album with 10 standards, 2 originals, and a cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."
  • Record Label: Kirtland Records
  • Genre(s): Holiday, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Holidays
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. All Music Guide
    Dec 13, 2012
    80
    While the roots of the songs remain familiar, the Polyphonic Spree inject enough psychedelic charm and whimsy into the album that, if you don't think about it too much, just might have you forgetting you're listening to seasonal jingles, and that beats the hell out of "Jingle Bell Rock" any old day of the year.
  2. Consequence of Sound
    Dec 13, 2012
    70
    It's a delicate balancing act when a band attempts to rework Christmas music, but surprisingly, from an act known for upending expectations, Holidaydream's greatest asset rests in the Spree's restraint.
  3. Magnet
    Jan 4, 2013
    70
    Improbably enough, the resultant record could last you winterlong. [No. 94, p.58]
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  4. Slant Magazine
    Dec 13, 2012
    70
    The musical ideas on Holidaydream are notably original. They float with delicacy, leaving an impression like a snow angel-precious, a little sad, and bound to fade all too quickly.

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