Various artists - Maybe This Christmas

Yuletide pop compilations are a dime a dozen, but occasionally one delivers something as fresh as virgin snow. Besides fine offerings from Loreena McKennitt, Ben Folds and Neil Finn, this collection boasts Ron Sexsmith’s tender title track. Even better is Barenaked Ladies’ and Sarah McLachlan’s swinging “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and Coldplay’s stunning “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” featuring the mellifluous vocals of Chris Martin, who may possess the sweetest male voice in the world today.