Holiday music, movies, and books...oh my! Books, music, and movies make great presents for everyone on your holiday shopping list. And when you're tired from shopping, put your feet up and watch a classic winter holiday movie.
Classic Rock Christmas AlbumsTypical holiday music is more likely to evoke images of Bing Crosby or the Mormon Tabernacle Choir than of Styx or Jethro Tull. But there's more out there for classic rock lovers.
Top 10 Elvis Presley CDsKing of Rock and Roll or not, Elvis Presley's CD output is, thanks to RCA, a frustrating mess. Although Elvis recorded several great LPs in his lifetime, his output became so overwhelmed by bad artistic choices, greed, and outright neglect that finding the best Elvis music usually means picking through thousands of compilations. Fortunately, I’ve just done that for you. While this is far fro…
Top 10 Punk Rock Gift Ideas 2007If you're looking for a present idea for someone who's way into punk rock, you know that a simple CD of whomever's newest might not cut it. When I compiled this list, I tried to avoid simply making it a list of the latest albums to come out. Instead, here's a list of great gift ideas for anyone on your list who's into punk rock, and also a great list of ideas of things you might want to ask for.
Top 10 New Pop Christmas Albums 2007Each year many new albums of Christmas music are released. These are 10 of the most eagerly awaited new pop Christmas albums for 2007. Independent label releases are big in this year's holiday season.
Top 10 Humor Gift IdeasFeel free to be just like me. When you purchase my presents, grab one for yourself, too. No, really, I insist. These comedy-related products also make great gifts for friends and family. Oh, and thanks in advance!
Top 10 World Music Christmas AlbumsWe're all entirely too familiar with the standard Christmas music fare: "Jingle Bell Rock", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "The Nutcracker" and scores of various choirs doing the same ten Christmas carols. Why not add a little spice to your Christmas music collection and include some world music albums?
Top 10 Christmas and New Year's Comedy MoviesSeason's screenings! Lots of tongue-gnashing went into making a list and checking it twice. These films hinge strictly on the spirit or traditions of the holidays. Pleasers like "Trading Places" (1983), "White Christmas" (1954), and "Christmas in Connecticut" (1945) miss the cut since their window-dressed plots could easily occur on the hottest July 4th.
Top 10 Latin Music GiftsIf you have a friend or loved one that's crazy about Latin music, then here's a list of musical gifts that is sure to please. Some of these suggestions are a little pricier than just a single CD - either collectors items, boxed sets or novelty items. But just think of the pleasure you'll get from giving something the recipient might not think to get for themselves.
Top 16 Favorite Broadway SoundtracksI love singing along with CDs, and these are my favorite Broadway shows with which to sing along. My husband and I often put one of these CDs on while on a car trip, each of us taking a couple of roles and singing the parts.
Top 10 Alt/Indie Rock Gift IdeasGot a scraggly-haired indie rocker in your midst? Have no idea what to give them for the holidays? I sympathize. My mother has the same problem.
Top 10 Symphonies You Should OwnWant to start a symphony collection, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking to expand upon what you already have? This list of symphonies will provide you with a variety of musical styles upon which to build or add to your symphony collection.
Top 16 Latin Music Christmas AlbumsWhether you're in the mood for traditional Christmas carols or something with a little more Latin flair, there's something for every taste in this list of Christmas albums. Flamenco? Brasilian? Tejano? Salsa? They're all available to put the spirit of Latin Christmas in your holiday.
Top 10 Marriage During Christmas MoviesThe holidays can bring a great deal of stress into a marriage. Here are some movies to bring both inspiration and cheer and make you smile. Remember that laughter can give you an endorphin rush and help release stress.
Top 10 Classical Music Christmas GiftsFrom classical music CD's to online subscriptions and everything in between, this Top 10 Classical Music Christmas Gifts List will help you in your quest for finding the perfect present for the classical music aficionado this holiday season!
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