Not So Silent Night: Christmas With REO Speedwagon, released in 2009, brings the band's Rock, Pop and Pop Rock style into a seasonal setting shaped by familiar carols and holiday favorites. The 13-track album runs 45:50 and moves through a set list that fits winter listening, from the opening The First Noel to the closing Joy To The World. It is a Christmas album built for end-of-year rotation, balancing recognizable songs with the band's direct, energetic approach.

The track selection gives the record a strong holiday identity right away. Winter Wonderland, Silent Night, Deck The Halls and Little Drummer Boy anchor the middle of the album, while The White Snows Of Winter adds a colder seasonal image. These titles place the listener in a classic December mood without leaving the album's rock foundation behind. The sequence feels designed for cozy evenings, family gatherings and the steady pace of holiday preparations.

Several songs widen the seasonal range beyond the most familiar carols. Angels We Have Heard On High (Gloria) and God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen bring traditional Christmas material into the set, while Children Go Where I Send Thee adds a different kind of gospel-flavored energy. I'Ll Be Home For Christmas and Blue Christmas keep the focus on distance, memory and winter reflection, giving the album a more intimate tone alongside its brighter moments.

Holiday listening often depends on variety, and this release offers that through its track order and song choices. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) sits near the end as a familiar modern Christmas song, and Joy To The World closes the record with a well-known seasonal finale. With Rock, Pop and Pop Rock as its base, Not So Silent Night: Christmas With REO Speedwagon works well as a Christmas album for listeners who want traditional titles presented in a band setting rather than a purely acoustic or orchestral one.

For winter playlists and Christmas collections, the album stands out because it stays focused on concrete holiday material from start to finish. The combination of 13 tracks and a 45:50 running time gives it enough length for a full seasonal listen without feeling oversized. From The First Noel through Silent Night and Blue Christmas to Joy To The World, the record keeps its attention on the mood of the season and the familiar songs that define it.