The Roches - We Three Kings

Well, why not a Roches christmas album? It's actually perfect, if you stop and think about it -- there's always been something cute and childlike about their tone, and when they put their formidable vocal chops to work on tunes as potentially complex as "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "The Holly and the Ivy," the results can be as gorgeous as they are unique. Their Brooklynese versions of "Frosty the Snowman" ("Why, I oughta...") and "Winter Wonderland" ("Gone away is da blueboid") are a hoot, and the a cappella "Star of Wonder" is a fascinating obscurity. There are a couple of missteps -- the pseudo-Latin rhythm and soprano sax don't contribute much to "We Three Kings," nor does the synth really enhance "Angels We Have Heard on High." But overall, We Three Kings will make an utterly charming addition to anyone's holiday play list. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

Name Credits David Roche Vocals Ferenc Dobronyi Cover Design Greg Calbi Mastering Jeff Lippay Engineer, Assistant Engineer Jeffrey Lesser Vocals, Producer, Engineer Maggie & Terre Roche Whistle (Instrument), Vocals, Percussion, Keyboards Maggie Roche Whistle (Instrument), Vocals, Keyboards Paul Ossola Bass (Upright), Guitar (Bass), Bass Paula Scher Design Suzzy Roche Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar Teddy Wainwright Executive Producer, Producer Terre Roche Piano, Guitar, Vocals, Illustrations The Roches Band, Producer Victor Lesser Saxophone Vince Cherico Drum Programming, Vocals, Drums, Percussion