The Christmas Attic

by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Christmas Attic cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 October 1998
  • Label: Lava Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:14:04
  • Community rating: 3.2/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Chris Caffery, Maurice Lauchner, Robert Kinkel, Yolanda Wyns, Al Pitrelli, Paul O'Neill, Zak Stevens, Jeff Plate, Doug Thoms, Jon Oliva, Timara Sanders, Johnny Lee Middleton

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The second installment in the progressive rock collective's immensely successful holiday trilogy expands upon their unique fusion of heavy metal instrumentation and traditional carols. Produced by Paul O'Neill, the conceptual rock opera features sprawling choir arrangements and virtuosic guitar work, culminating in the iconic instrumental 'Christmas Canon'.

Genres

Descriptors: Christmas, Instrumental, christmas, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (2:15)
  2. Boughs of Holly (4:24)
  3. The World That She Sees (3:00)
  4. The World That He Sees (4:45)
  5. MIdnight Christmas Eve (4:21)
  6. The March of the Kings / Hark! The Herald Angel (3:52)
  7. The Three Kings and I (What Really Happened) (6:29)
  8. Christmas Canon (4:19)
  9. Joy of Man's Desire / Angels We Have Heard on High (3:55)
  10. Find Our Way Home (3:45)
  11. Appalachian Snowfall (4:12)
  12. The Music Box (3:01)
  13. The Snow Came Down (5:43)
  14. Christmas in the Air (4:12)
  15. Dream Child (A Christmas Dream) (7:04)
  16. An Angel's Share (3:05)
  17. Music Box Blues (5:36)

Credits

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