What can be said about a cd so fitting for these dates? Once again Alligator has done a splendid album with a compilation of his most shinning stars who give us a bunch of excellent Christmas blues It seems that lately blues record labels have decided to present their Christmas blues performed by their best known artists of their catalogues and the truth is they have obviously had a remarkable success if you take into account the increasing number of Christmas blues cds that are published every year, which is perfect for musicians, audiences and record industry In this Alligator selection you will find sixteen great artists from the beloved Koko Taylor to the new blood of Shemekia Copeland or the always likable Carey Bell, the powerful Coco Montoya or the always enjoyables and amusing Little Charlie & The Nightcats, among other reputed artists In short, a record that must be present in all blues homes this Christmas