![]() ![]() ![]() This collection reworks some of his classic Christmas recordings while blending in some non-holiday standards such as “The Very Thought of You.” Among the guests sitting in with the late legend are Johnny Mathis, Gloria Estefan and John Legend, who helps Cole roast those chestnuts on “The Christmas Song.” 2. Just like another iconic crooner, Bing Crosby, Cole is synonymous with Christmas. Nat King Cole, “A Sentimental Christmas with Nat ‘King’ Cole and Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined” Her second holiday album (after 2013’s “Wrapped in Red”) features shiny originals - including “Christmas Isn’t Canceled” and the Ariana Grande duet “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me” - as well as familiar faves such as a jazzed-up “Last Christmas.” 3. The days of Clarkson scoring big pop hits such as “Since U Been Gone” may be long over, but the “Voice” coach and talk-show host can still belt with the best of ’em. Kelly Clarkson, “When Christmas Comes Around…” ![]() ![]() This cross-generational compilation features some classic Motown acts who you can never get enough of - including the Supremes (“Silver Bells”) and the Jackson 5 (“Santa Claus is Coming to Town”) - alongside new soul stars such as Tiana Major9 (“Silent Night”). The “Wicked” star brings plenty of show-tune spirit to this collection, whether she’s bluesy with Keb’ Mo’ on “Merry Christmas Baby” or brassy on a medley of “(Everybody’s Waitin’ For) The Man with a Bag” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Kristin Chenoweth brings “Happiness” to the Christmas season on her new LP. Kristin Chenoweth, “Happiness is … Christmas!” And while there’s nothing new from the a cappella quintet a year after 2020’s “We Need a Little Christmas,” there’s no point reinventing the wheel when this seasonal machine is running so smoothly. Pentatonix, “Evergreen”īy now, it’s not Christmas without a new Pentatonix holiday album. But while Thomas gets bonus points for giving the Big Apple love on “A New York Christmas ’21,” he should have sprinkled some more traditional tunes in the mix. The Matchbox Twenty frontman favors less-covered holiday fare (Bryan Adams’ “Christmas Time”) and originals (“Small Town Christmas”) on this 10-song set. Rob Thomas, “Something About Christmas Time” Rob Thomas’ “Something About Christmas Time” 8. But while he does a passable Michael Bublé imitation here, it’s hard to forgive him for turning Joni Mitchell’s “River” into a big-band bop. With a last name tailor-made for Christmas punnery, the former “Glee” star was destined to make a holiday album. Darren Criss’ “A Very Darren Crissmas” 9. BEST HOLIDAY ALBUMS 2017 FULLBut he doesn’t exactly have you believin’ in the season by going full lounge lizard on holiday standards such as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” And at 72, he’s clearly lost some of the vocal power that made him one of the great rock voices back in the day. Respect to Perry, who, to us, will forever and always be the lead singer of Journey - no matter how many years it’s been since he left the band. Here, we rank 10 new holidays LPs, from worst to best. Thankfully, there are plenty of other tinsel tunes in this season’s crop of Christmas albums, with everyone from Rob Thomas and Kristin Chenoweth to Kelly Clarkson and Norah Jones getting in the spirit. Let’s face it: There’s only so many times that you can play Mariah Carey’s “All I Want You for Christmas Is You” on repeat. The best artificial Christmas trees of 2022: 10 realistic options for your homeĮmbrace the holiday spirit with these cozy gifts for 2022: slippers, robes, moreĭon’t know what to get him? Here are the best gifts for men of 2022 Best Christmas gifts for women: 43 ideas she will love in 2022 ![]()
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