Christmas Remixed Explained

Christmas Remixed
Type:	Compilation
Artist:	various artists
Cover:	Christmas Remixed.jpg
Released:	October 21, 2003
Length:	47:31
Label:	Six Degrees

Christmas Remixed is a Christmas compilation and remix album, containing remixes of popular classic versions of Christmas songs.

Release

The album was released in 2003 by Six Degrees Records on October 21, 2003. A follow-up album, Christmas Remixed 2, was released in 2005.^[1] A third album, Christmas Remixed 3, was released in 2018 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the series.^[2]

Critical reception

The album elicited a positive critical reaction upon its release. AllMusic's Rick Anderson awarded the album 3.5 stars, commenting that "there will probably not be a better new Christmas album this year than this one," going on to call the album "a complete blast" and stating that "this album is very highly recommended."

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 21 on the Billboards "Top Dance/Electronic Albums" chart dated December 6, 2003. The following week, it rose six spots to number 16.^[3] The next week, it rose another seven spots to enter the top ten,^[4] before peaking at number 5 on the chart dated December 27, 2003.^[5] The album spent a total of six weeks on the chart.^[6]

Track listing

1. Andy Williams - "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" (A Shrift Remix) - 3:46
2. Bing Crosby - " Happy Holiday" (Beef Wellington Remix) - 4:10
3. Dean Martin - "Jingle Bells" (Dan the Automator Remix) - 3:19
4. Kay Starr - "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" (Stuhr Remix) - 2:49
5. The Cathedral Brass - "Joy to the World" (Mocean Worker Remix) - 3:24
6. Johnny Mercer - "Winter Wonderland" (Rise Ashen's Brazilian Beach Mix) - 4:06
7. Charles Brown - "Merry Christmas Baby" (MNO Remix) - 3:44
8. Berlin Symphony Orchestra - "Nutcracker Suite" (Baz Kuts Breaks Mix) - 4:59
9. Louis Armstrong & Velma Middleton - "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (Mulato Beat Remix) - 4:18
10. Duke Ellington - "Jingle Bells" (Robbie Hardkiss Remix) - 4:12
11. Bing Crosby - "The First Noel" (Attaboy House Party Mix) - 3:52
12. Mel Tormé - "The Christmas Song" (Michael Kessler Open Fire Mix) - 5:15

Credits and personnel

Adapted from AllMusic^[7] and album liner notes.^[8] Remixing

• Attaboy
• Dan the Automator
• Robbie Hardkiss
• Michael Kessler
• Mocean Worker
• MNO
• Rise Ashen
• Stuhr

Production

• Doug Bernheim
• Jeff Daniel
• Billy Straus
• David Hargis

A&R

• Robert Duskis

External links

• Hear the album on Spotify

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leggett. Steve. "Christmas Remixed, Vol. 2" Album Review. AllMusic. RhythmOne. 6 April 2017.
2. |url=https://www.sixdegreesrecords.com/christmas-remixed-3
3. http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-albums/2003-12-13 - Top Electronic Albums - Chart Listing For The Week Of Dec 13 2003
4. http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-electronic-albums/2003-12-20 - Top Electronic Albums - Chart Listing For The Week Of Dec 20 2003
5. http://www.billboard.com/charts/2003-12-27/dance-electronic-albums Billboard.com - Top Electronic Albums - Chart Listing For The Week Of Dec 27 2003
6. Web site: Various Artists Dance/Electronic Albums chart history. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 6 April 2017.
7. Web site: Album Credits. AllMusic. RhythmOne. 6 April 2017.
8. "Christmas Remixed" liner notes