This is Kenny Chesney's first attempt at a Christmas album, and the end result is a unique blend of influences from the islands, as well as Kenny's memories of spending Christmas in East Tennessee.

The title track is a really fun song. It's light-hearted and really fits the overall theme of the CD. As hard as it is to imagine spending the holidays in the island, Chesney can take you there wih his voice and with the lyrics..."Instead of turkey we'll have mahi mahi grillin' and pina coladas in the blender chillen..."

The same can be said about "Angel At the Top of My Tree". I'm sure if it was released to radio it would be an instant holiday hit. It's energetic and upbeat...and very Kenny.

In my opinion, the standout song on the album is definitely "Just a Kid", c0-written by Skip Ewing and Kent Blazy. (For those unfamiliar, these are two of the top songwriters in Nashville) Chesney brings a lot of emotion to the song, although it is not overpowering. Rather, it flows with the lyrics, which tell the story of the birth of Jesus through a very unique perspective.

Kenny also does a great job with more the more traditional cuts such as "Silent Night" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem."

Overall, this is a great CD. I didn't think Kenny could tackle a Christmas album, but he proved me wrong. I've had this one in the CD player since I purchased it.

I was pleasantly surprised how good this Christmas CD is by Kenny. His voice comes out in these songs as the professional singer and performer he is, and I love the collaborations. I wish I had bought it sooner.

THE ALBUM TITLE SONG IS GREAT-UPBEAT, CARRIBEAN STYLE. THE OTHER TITLES ARE SUNG JUST LIKE ANY OTHER CHRISTMAS CAROL. I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED MORE OF A CARRIBEAN STYLE TWIST TO TYPICAL CHRISTMAS SONGS OR EVEN BACKGROUND STEEL DRUMS. I WOULD RETURN THIS.

I THINK THIS CHRISTMAS CD IS AWESOME! I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THE TROPICAL STYLE THAT KENNY ADDS TO THIS CD. IT MAKES IT TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM MOST OF THE OTHER CHRISTMAS CD'S! SO, DURING THESE COLD DAYS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO SIT BACK, RELAX & ENJOY CHRISTMAS...ISLAND STYLE; WISHING I WAS THERE!!!! IF YOU LOVE WARM WEATHER, SAND, THE OCEAN & PALMS TREES...THEN GO OUT AND BUY THIS CD!

As Christmas music and cueball head Kenny Chesney seem like a natural pairing, Chesney's less than festive All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan must rank as one of this holiday's biggest musical letdowns. The title track and a steel-drummed "Jingle Bells" get the CD off to an overtly slow pace, while modern standards like "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and an overly electronic "Silver Bells" receive bland interpretations. Alabama's Randy Owen then stops by to dominate the thin-voiced Chesney on a duet of "Christmas In Dixie." When he tackles a few new songs towards the end of the CD (the sacred ballad "Just A Kid" and the toe-tapper "Angel At The Top Of My Tree"), Chesney finally demonstrates the charisma that has made him one of country's top stars. Unfortunately, we return to snoozeland for the closers, with uninspired takes on the hymns "Silent Night" and "O Little Town Of Bethlehem." If he ever records another Christmas cd, I hope he spends more time in the studio and less time working on his tan.