Only Yes’ Billy Sherwood could get me to listen to yet another Christmas album—and only Sherwood could pull off such a strong release with such a diverse group of prog-rock artists. Sure, the predictable “Run With the Fox” is here, with bandmate Jon Davison delivering the Chris Squire classic at the level you’d expect from the singer. Guitar god Steve Morse showcases yet another facet of his acumen with a rousing, guitar-drenched version of “Carol of the Bells,” while Nik Turner and Simon House transform “Silent Night” into a near-epic. Throw in a moving rendition of “Happy Christmas (War Is Over),” and the result is hard to resist.

The album is out now on Cleopatra Records.

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