Well, It’s that time of year again; New Year’s Day is swiftly approaching. I cannot believe 2013 is almost over. It has been a great year in music. There were a bunch of great projects released. Christmas is about a week away so; I thought I’d get into the holiday spirit.

There are a lot of wonderful Christmas records out but this project caught my attention because it is a compilation. Ring The Bells is comprised of eight awesome new Christmas songs. Each performed by artists like Big Daddy Weave, for King & Country, Francesca Battistelli, Chris August, and Sidewalk Prophets to name a few. All the songs are mellow yet festive enough to be played while enjoying your beloved holiday tradition.

My favorite track off the record is “Emmanuel” by Love & The Outcome.  Something about the production on this particular track spoke to me. I also love Chris August’s rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, the smooth vocals make the lyrics even more convincing. “Holly Jolly Christmas” by Group 1 Crew, is youthful and fun while not losing the original warmth of the classic record. Overall, Ring the Bells is an enjoyable album to be the soundtrack to your holiday season.