"The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" is a rock opera album by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
now a trio following the departure of member Vince Clarke
Each track is infused with a rich blend of instrumentation
d city" paint a striking portrait of his life experiences
His playing here is often cited as a textbook example of the Piedmont/country‑blues approach that later influenced artists from Jerry Garcia and Doc Watson to Taj Mahal and Bonnie Raitt
Seeing Things Aug. 30 "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve"Seeing Things is Jakob Dylans first solo album, released in June 2008 on Columbia and produced by Rick Rubin at Rubins Hollywood Hills home studio. Stepping away from the fullband rock sound of The Wallflowers, Dylan leans into a barebones, rootsfolk aesthetic: most songs are just his voice, acoustic guitar, and occasional light accompaniment, recorded with a close, intimate sound that makes the record feel like its being performed a few feet away