Believe

The first Christmas album from pop-opera quartet Ida gathers festive standards (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen), with a couple of chart hits (Happy Xmas War Is Over) and less mainstream songs (Believe from The Polar Express soundtrack) into a package of beautiful seasonal music.

Formed while in the production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Princess Ida, the foursome from Scotland, Ireland, Jersey and Australia deliver an exquisite album of Christmas-themed tracks that are equal parts haunting and warming.

our verdict 8/10