2018 EP by Planetshakers
Christmas Vol. 2 | ||||
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EP by Planetshakers | ||||
Released | 23 November 2018 (2018-11-23) | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Studio | Planetshakers Studios in Melbourne, Australia | |||
Genre | Contemporary Christian music, Christmas music | |||
Length | 16:11 | |||
Label | Planetshakers Ministries International, Venture3Media | |||
Producer | Joth Hunt | |||
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Christmas Vol. 2 is the second Christmas worship EP of Contemporary worship music band Planetshakers. Planetshakers Ministries International and Venture3Media released the EP on 23 November 2018.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
CCM Magazine | |
Cross Rhythms | |
One Man In the Middle | |
New Release Today | |
365 Days of Inspiring Media |
Awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine, Andrew Greenhalgh states, "Filled with plenty of Planetshakers cheer, Christmas Vol. 2 will be a welcome musical treat for longtime fans."
Tony Cummings, indicating in a nine out of ten review from Cross Rhythms, says, Christmas Vol. 2 is an album "with such a beautiful melody is given an appropriately slow and reverential arrangement."
Rob Allwright, gave a seven and a half review of ten stars by One Man In the Middle states, "Like the previous release this is a four track EP which features the Planetshakers style of worship blended with some Christmas classics and this release also has an original track on it."
Rating the album four stars by New Release Today, Jake Frederick describes, Final Word: "Christmas, Vol. 2 is a great album to help celebrate the season. The fresh take on the classic carols will keep this EP a part of Christmas collections in the years to come."
Joshua Andre, specifying in a four and a half star review for 365 Days of Inspiring Media, replies, Overall an enjoyable EP that continues my reinvigorated interest for Planetshakers a bit more; this track list has certainly taken me by surprise, well musically at least, of what the band is capable of. Even though the album still is more electronic than it needs to be; Planetshakers have nonetheless done Australia proud with their latest Christmas anthems and dance melodies, full of inspiring messages and uplifting lyrics about Jesus!
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "O Come All Ye Faithful" | 3:43 |
2. | "The First Noel" | 3:15 |
3. | "O Holy Night" | 5:56 |
4. | "Light Of The World" | 3:17 |
Total length: | 16:11 |
References
- Hoganson Media. "Planetshakers Band Releases 'Christmas Vol 2' November 23; Pre-Order Available Now". New Release Today. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Herb Longs (19 November 2018). "Planetshakers Band Releases 'Christmas Vol 2' November 23". The Christian Beat. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Conner, Matt (14 December 2018). "Planetshakers 'Christmas Vol. 2' Review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Cummings, Tony. "Planetshakers - Christmas Vol 2". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Agers, Maddy. "Music Review: Christmas Vol 2 by Planetshakers". OneManintheMiddle. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Frederick, Jake. "Christmas Vol. 2 EP". New Release Today. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Andre, Joshua (25 November 2018). "PLANETSHAKERS – IT'S CHRISTMAS VOL. 2". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Andrew Greenhalgh (14 December 2018). "HomeReviewsMusic 3.5 OVERALL SCORE Label: (Venture3Media) For Fans Of: Hillsong Young & Free, Elevation Worship We Like: "The First Noel" Buy Now Planetshakers 'Christmas Vol. 2' Review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Tony Cummings. "Planetshakers - Christmas Vol 2". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Rob Allwright (2 December 2018). "Music Review: Christmas Vol 2 by Planetshakers". OneManintheMiddle. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Jake Frederick. "Christmas Vol. 2 EP". New Release Today. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Joshua Andre (25 November 2018). "PLANETSHAKERS – IT'S CHRISTMAS VOL. 2". 365 Days Of Inspiring Media. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
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