The listener's reaction to the concept of Neil Diamond covering Adam Sandler's "The Chanukah Song" is a pretty good predictor of how he or she will respond to the third holiday compilation of Diamond's career. While many of the classic songs are remasters from earlier recordings—including the tenor sax-heavy "The Christmas Song" and the gospel choir-assisted "Joy to the World"—the new tracks come off as though they were recorded over a glass or two of mulled cider. The title track name-drops a slew of Diamond hits as ways to celebrate the season, wishing listeners a "merry cherry, holly holy, rockin' rolly Christmas"; one that "feels like pretty amazin' grace, if you know what I mean." Meanwhile, "The Chanukah Song" is exactly what one might imagine—Diamond having some fun with Sandler's modern holiday hit, with some added electric guitar.—Evie Nagy
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