MARY KARLZEN
(Not Just Until) The Season Ends (EP) (Y&T Records)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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According to my (usually impeccable) sources, the new year promises to bring a new Mary Karlzen album. While we're waiting for that, though, there's one left from last year that you may have missed.

I got ahold of Karlzen's 2004 holiday EP a bit late for a timely review last year, but it's back on the shelves for Xmas '04, and would make a worthy addition to your seasonal shelf. Not only does Mary offer her distinctive touch on four holiday standards, but she uses them to frame an original song, "(Not Just Until) The Season Ends," which deserves standard status itself.

In fact, it offers exactly the wish I'd like to share with all the Cosmik staffers and readers who might stumble across this review...

"Let's hold hands, let's give a cheer
for the coming of a new year.
Let's hold hands, let's say we're friends
Not just until the season ends..."

Happy, merry, joyous whatever you celebrate.

Track List:

Merry Christmas Darling * Run Rudolph Run * (Not Just Until) The Season Ends * Auld Lang Syne * God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

[Ask for this EP at marykarlzen.com.]

© 2004 - Shaun Dale