What most people don't know, is that this CD was a result of work done for a theme park. Chip Davis was contacted by Universal Studios Florida to help with their "Grinchmas" event, and the result is the music that's on this CD. This happened several years ago, but fans have been asking for all things Mannheim, which spurred this CD's release.
It's a shame that some will accuse them of coasting, or cheating the fans, when the truth is the opposite. And there are enough sources, including right here on Amazon, where you can listen to tracks before you buy it.
That said, if you are unsure or just curious, listen to the clips here, or go to Mannheim's MySpace page, and listen to the complete tracks first.
Personally, I'm glad they released this CD, and showed another facet of what they do. It isn't necessarily everyone's taste, but none of their CDs are.
This is a fun, festive holiday treat, and I look forward to playing it for many Christmases to come!
01 Christmasville Fanfare 02 Messengers of Christmas 03 Welcome Christmas 04 You're a Mean one, Mr. Grinch 05 Where Are You Christmas? 06 (Everybody's Waiting For) The Man With the Bag 07 Something You Should Know 08 Humbugs 09 The Fruitcake Song 10 The Sign Of Love 11 Trim Up The Tree 12 Welcome Christmas (Reprise)