Theo Obrastoff returns with a Christmas album that is a bit different from Christmas albums you are used to hearing. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you mixed a traditional orchestral or jazz Christmas album with a more rock-oriented modern Christmas album? If so, then look no further. The result of a mixture like that would sound just like Christmas in the Churchyard. Starting off with an orchestra number, Theo then transitions into a spoken work welcome, then a piano rock number, then a jazz-influenced number, then an almost alt-rock number… continuing on with a mix of various styles covering classics and originals. Christmas in the Churchyard covers a good mix of styles that is held together by the fact that it never gets too heavy or out there. You don’t get too much jazz or too many new numbers or too many covers or too many orchestral numbers. Just a good balanced mix of all. There are also several guest appearances, including one from Mr. Basement Tapes himself, Mike Indest. Overall, a great album that will make a welcome addition to anyone’s Christmas music collection.
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