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Review: Balsam Range delightful on new ‘It’s Christmas Time’ EP (Includes first-hand account)

Published

October 28, 2017

The EP opens on a soothing note with “Christmas Lullaby,” and it is followed by a stunning acoustic rendition of “The First Noel,” which is simply divine. Equally charming is their upbeat, bluegrass version of Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

“I’m Going Home, It’s Christmas” is mid-tempo and uplifting, and they stay true to their mountain roots. It continues with a controlled and lilting rendition of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and it closes with a killer, banjo-driven version of “Jingle Bells.”

It’s Christmas Time is available on Amazon and on iTunes.

The Verdict

Overall, Balsam Range is superb on their brand new holiday EP, It’s Christmas Time. All six tracks are refreshing and unique. There is something in this musical effort for everybody. It garners an A rating.

To learn more about award-winning bluegrass group Balsam Range and their Christmas EP, check out their official website.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.