This is the second compilation to promote the work of the Orphan Care Network and the first to emphasize Christmas. This 2014 collection is on NoiseTrade, which means you can download it free or leave a "tip," and obviously leaving tips will make it worthwhile for the organization to produce further collections on this scale. There are 25 songs from indie bands of various stripes, but it's mostly pop-rock of the Americana style, with folk and country influences popping up, and a fair number of Christian performers. Sleeping At Last's "Christmas Song (Chestnuts)" is here, and there is an array of familiar carols offered by other performers, like Green River Ordinance's "Let It Snow," Stephen Miller's "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," Act of Congress' "Joy to the World," Seth Philpott's "Jingle Bells," Page CXVI's "Silent Night," Folk Angel's "The First Noel," Brady Toops' "O Holy Night," Aaron Hale's "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," and some more obscure tunes like "Come Thou Fount (Advent)" by Luke Brawner, the Brilliance's "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," and Tim Bridgham's "The Race That Long In Darkness Pined." Among the originals are Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors' somber "Everything's Changed at Christmas But You," Matthew Mayfield's folky "It's Christmas Time Again," Robby Seay Band's "Mary's Song," John Hatfield's "Peace of God," Charlie Hall's drum-heavy "Break Forth" and Ellie Holcomb's bouncy "Christmas For You and Me." Overall the vibe is of earnestness and not much in the way of rocking the house, but you can preview the collection for yourself at Noisetrade.
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