Music Review: Ali Lohan - Lohan Holdiay

Part of: Holiday Music

Lindsay Lohan's younger sister Ali broke into the business in the very same way Lindsay did - as a Ford Agency model at the age of three. She went from print ads to small acting roles to music. In 2005, her first single, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was included on Totally Awesome Christmas with the likes of Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney. This year, now twelve years old, she is releasing her own full-length holiday CD, Lohan Holiday.

The album contains a nice mix of holiday classics and original material, and is delivered with her young voice exuding a child-like innocence befitting the songs chosen. The classic songs include "Winter Wonderland," Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," and "Deck The Halls." The overall tone and quality of her vocals reminds me of a children's choir performing a holiday program. It's very youthful and bright, but does lack a maturity or depth.

You won't find a hauntingly beautiful rendition of your favorite carol or a new spin on a classic with a lot of range, but then again she is twelve, so it's okay. The album is uplifting and cheerful, while being innocent and sweet. Children and young teens will adore it and parents will find it quirky and fun.

The album is truly a family affair. On "Silent Night" her mother lends her voice, reciting a portion of the nativity story in an altered, almost newscaster-like, voice. Sister Lindsay also makes a guest appearance on the original "Lohan Holiday" which is as sweet as a sugar cookie and pure bubble-gum pop. There is also a guest appearance by Amy Grant on "Santa's Reindeer Ride." Grant's voice complements Lohan's and gives the song a depth of maturity, making it a highlight on the album. Though it is one of the most intricate, it is not so much so that it seems out of place with the other songs.

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Wife, mother, aspiring novelist, and music editor at BC Magazine, Connie Phillips spends most of her time in a fantasy land of her own creating. Contact: Phillips.connie@gmail.com

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  • 1 - Fabiola

    Dec 09, 2006 at 9:38 am

    I am soooo jealous of her!!!...It's just not fair...I'm 13 too...just 'cos her sis is in the business...she gets to be in it too...soooo unfair!!!

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