BAH HUMBUG (AKA STRIDE & FRIENDS)

Bah Humbug is a predominately instrumental Christmas album STRIDE put out, primarily for fun, and it sounds like they really had a lot of fun putting it together. The band really stretches its musical legs on this project, by reproducing a variety of Christmas classics "STRIDE style" in a wide variety of musical formats.

From the Progressive sounds of "Southern Comfort And Joy," to the Jazzy rendition of "Away In The Manger," from the rock rendition of "What Child Is This" to the upbeat surf presentation of "Sleigh Ride" the CD contains 13 refreshing and new renditions of timeless holiday classics.

Bah Humbug is a must have for anyone that wants to get into the Christmas spirit in a whole new way. All the tracks are high quality, and completely original interpretations of these Christmas classics.

I actually prefer this album to my Manheim Steamroller Christmas CD's.