Christmas Portrait
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Christmas Portrait
Release date: 25 October 1990
EAN: 0075021517325 UPC: 075021517325
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“The undisputed masters of soft rock feel like a natural for so white bread a genre as holiday music, but there’s still something curiously devoid of pizzazz here. Nary a hint of darkness or an unexpected guitar solo like their greatest singles, Christmas Portrait is nearly oppressive in its demands of yuletide cheer and festive celebration. Milquestoast to a near fault, this is ammunition for the Carpenters reputation as a couple of squares. Whereas other Christmas album sought to completely reinvigorate or change up the formula for these well-worn songs, the Carpenters play them as straight and predictable as a Hallmark movie. There are some magic moments, how could there not be with Karen’s enigmatic voice, but it all starts to feel a little too church-y after a bit. Not only d” read more