A Christmas Album (Bright Eyes album)

A Christmas Album is the fifth album and first Christmas album by Bright Eyes released in 2002.[1] The proceeds of the album go to the Nebraska AIDS Project.[2]

A Christmas Album
Studio album by
Bright Eyes
ReleasedDecember 1, 2002 (U.S.)
GenreChristmas
Length32:03
LabelSaddle Creek (US)
LBJ-48
Bright Eyes chronology
Lifted or The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground
(2002)		 A Christmas Album
(2002)		 Vinyl Box Set
(2003)
Alternative cover
2013 reissue cover

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" appeared in the films Imaginary Heroes and Krampus, and "Blue Christmas" was featured in an episode of The O.C., entitled "The Best Chrismukkah Ever". Initially released only online,[1] it was released on 180 g white vinyl in 2009.[2]

This album is the 48th release of Saddle Creek Records.

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Away in a Manger"2:48
2."Blue Christmas"2:20
3."Oh Little Town of Bethlehem"2:58
4."God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"1:53
5."The First Noël"2:30
6."Little Drummer Boy"2:35
7."White Christmas"1:36
8."Silent Night"3:14
9."Silver Bells"3:54
10."Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"4:08
11."The Night Before Christmas"4:08
Total length:32:03

Personnel

The album was arranged by Conor Oberst and Maria Taylor. The performers also include Jake Bellows, Gretta Cohn, Armand Costanzo, Denver Dalley, Stefanie Drootin, Orenda Fink, Neely Jenkins, Jiha Lee, Andy LeMaster, Mike Mogis, Matt Oberst, Stephen Pedersen, Blake Sennett, Macey Taylor, and Nick White.[2]

References
  1. Sanneh, Kelefa (6 December 2002). "Holiday Albums; Bright Eyes". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  2. "Bright Eyes: A Christmas Album". Saddle Creek. Saddle Creek. Retrieved 7 October 2012.


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