Susan Aglukark is a Canadian singer who has the disctinction of being the only artist I know whose major label debut was a Christmas album. Whoever thought of this idea was a genius. It exposed the nation to her at a time where only Christmas music was being played, and because of Cancon regulations, it was pretty much a three-way battle between her, Rita MacNeil, and Anne Murray's Christmas offerings on Canadian adult contemporary radio stations.Nonetheless, the CD is amazing and introduced me a little bit to Inuk culture. She sings a lot of the songs on the album in Inuktitut. To hear the Christmas classics such as "Joy to the World" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" in this language is an amazing listening experience.
2. Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas (1997)
I was sitting in Lerxst Sound one day and I was being told of an amazing Christmas album that was in the making. It was to feature some of the greatest guitarists that have graced this earth.My first thought was "Holy crap, I can't wait to tell my dad, "Behold, I bring you news of great joy!!"" Then I was asked if I wanted to hear his dad's submission of "The Little Drummer Boy." All I can say is what an honour it was to hear it before the rest of the world got to. So I pre-ordered the record and was blown away.
The stacked lineup that delivered formidable tunes included Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Jeff Beck, Brian Setzer, Steve MorseJoe Perry (Aerosmith), Alex Lifeson (Rush), and Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi). One listen and you will understand it's number two ranking.
Tomorrow: who's number one.
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