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Specials good Thur., Dec. 9 - Sat., Dec. 11, 1993 1 ill Boyz bring to the season Boyz II Men's "Christmas Interpretations" sounds more like hip hop music than traditional holiday melodies. By Tracey F. Jones The Battalion "Christmas Interpretations" Boyz II Men R&B Motown 1 nterpretations of what I Christmas really means I are different for different people. Boyz II Men give theirs in their new record release, "Christmas Inter pretations." Their style is a slow, rhythmic, soulful sound. And the music is very relax ing and soft, especially on the cuts "You're Not Alone" and "Who Would Have Thought." "You're Not Alone" is a romantic song that speaks of a woman alone encounter ing a friend during the holi days; while "Who Would Have Thought" tells of a man and woman finding love during this time. The songs are open and expres sive, allowing real feelings to surface. However, other songs on "Christmas Interpretations" sound more like hip hop music than Christmas tunes. I expected the music to be their personal renditions of "traditional" Christmas songs. Boyz II Men's voices harmonize extremely well together and it would have been wonderful to hear their harmony on such classics as "Do You Hear What 1 Hear?" Unfortunately, there was only one rendition of a "tra ditional" song — "Silent Night" — which the group did an excellent job on. Its gospel-tinged melody gives it a fresh appeal. While it is a very person alized album with newly created songs, the melodies are too similar to each other. It seems that only one rhythm is used throughout the album — either sped up or slowed down. At times, the melody even appears in appropriate for the lyrics. Furthermore, the album seems geared toward a smaller group of con sumers — those who enjoy pure r&b. "Christmas Interpreta tions" is truly a well-con structed album, but it is not for everyone. If you enjoy romantic Christmas music, then you would most cer tainly enjoy this album. ‘Honk " ’ ' / a two- ' ' good time By Lesa Ann King The Battalion "Honky Tonk Christmas" Alan Jackson Country Arista Alan Jackson delivers his distinctive style of country in his first holiday al bum "Honky Tonk Christmas." Alan Jackson delivers a down-home variety of sad, silly and touching coun try songs in his first Christmas album "Honky Tonk Christmas." As usual, Jackson's music is dis tinctively country. The title cut, "Honky Tonk Christmas," carries a sad theme but with an upbeat sound. The song talks about getting over a recent heartache by spending Christ mas in a bar. Another sorrowful cut, "Merry Christmas To Me," reflects on a man s pain of being alone during Christmas. Jackson wrote the song, but he said he has no idea what inspired him to write such a sad Christmas song. On a happier note, Jackson sings a funny little duet with The Chipmunks called "Santa's Gonna Come In A Pick up Truck." In this song, Jackson and The Chipmunks discuss how Santa de livers gifts to children in the South when there is no snow. Another song geared toward younger listeners is the Burl Ives clas sic "Holly, Jolly Christmas." Jackson said he learned this song as a child and now enjoys singing it to his own three- year-old daughter. Through the wonders of technolo gy, Jackson sings a duet with the late Keith Whitley, "There's a New Kid in Town." Written by Whitley, the mix ture of these two vocal talents is amaz ing and gives old Whitley fans chill bumps as they listen to this late per former's voice. Another duet to listen for on the al bum, "The Angels Cried," blends Jack son's vocal talents with the sweet voice of rising bluegrass star Alison Krauss. The soft, melodious guitar and man dolin music make this one of the most beautiful songs on the album. While not traditionally considered a Christmas song, Jackson includes the classic Merle Haggard song, "If We Make It Through December." Jackson's rendition stays true to the old Haggard sound that made this song legendary. Jackson fans and other hard-core country music listeners will definitely want to find this album in their Christmas stocking; or better yet, they might want to get it before the holi days to get into that country Christ mas frame of mind. SPECIAL OFFER - $2.50 with this ad! '• Advance or at the door. ' lSSSTriot m The Comedy Club 8 PM- 10 PM 1/2 price Pile Drivers Tickets $4. in advance, $5. at the door Listen to KTSR for more details. 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