 Erin Hill
 Christmas Harp
 Review by Gary Hill

First of all, I have to admit that this album was actually released last year. Unfortunately, I got it after our December issue was live, and it didn't seem to make sense to review it for the February issue. So, I've been holding onto it all this time. Well, it's clearly worth the wait. Erin Hill is incredibly talented. (And just for the record, she is no relation - at least as far as I know.) For starters, harp is one of the most challenging instruments to play, and she is a master. She also provides all the vocals here (often multiple layers on one song). She handles that extremely well, too. I think this album will be a great addition to holiday playlists. That said, I think it might be stronger if the last two songs had been left off of it. Still, as good as this is, that's a minor quibble.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2017 Volume 6 at garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2017.
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