THE BEACH BOYS: CHRISTMAS HARMONIES provides 15 tracks to trim the tree by including holiday standards and original songs from Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine. "Santa Clause Is Comin' To Town" and "Frosty The Snowman" are merry and enchanting openers while "White Christmas" and "Blue Christmas" find Brian Wilson at his crooning best with majestic musical support. "Little Saint Nick" remains an infectious rocker and delivers that seasonal cheer bolstered by warm harmonies and a steady backbeat. The CD is a repackaging of the band's 1964 album release with four additional tracks. For those who like a dose of surf and sun to go with all things Santa. And, the inclusion of "Auld Lang Syne (Alternate Take)" makes this a perfect gift for the New Year, too.

• Info: -- USA/CA 2009: Order CD (Laura Turner Lynch/SoundPress.net)