by Jason Birchmeier
The Magic of Christmas: Songs From Call Me Claus features country-pop superstar Garth Brooks performing a number of longtime holiday favorites. Some of the featured songs include "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Let It Snow," "Winter Wonderland," and several other favorites. In addition, there are a few idiosyncrasies here. Songs like "'Zat You, Santa Claus?" and "Wise Men's Journey" may be unfamiliar to many listeners, as should Brooks' own "Call Me Claus." It may humor you as well to find "Mary Had a Little Lamb" here, not exactly the most traditional of holiday songs. Overall, this is a rather halfhearted effort on Brooks' part and is recommended to fanatics only.