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Christmas
Pentatonix Evergreen
RCA Records 14607518 $15.99 A cappella pop group Pentatonix rings in the holiday season with their sixth Christmas album. The album includes the new single It’s Been a Long, Long Time.
Strange Wonders The Wexford Carols Volume II Various Artists
Heresy Records Artists: Seth Lakeman, Caitriona O’Leary Includes carols on St. Stephen, St. John, St. Sylvester, and the Holy Innocents. Producer Ethan Johns has adopted an intimate interpretation of these remarkable and moving carols that integrates early music, folk music, and classical styles. Available November 12 14593202 $22.99
Darren Criss
A Very Darren Crissmas
Decca U.S. Guest Artists: Adam Lambert, Evan Rachel Wood Darren Criss’s holiday record is his first fulllength album. The album showcases creative reimaginings of classic tunes and rarely covered hidden gems, featuring guest artists Lainey Wilson, Adam Lambert, and Evan Rachel Wood. 14458307 $18.99
Steve Perry
The Season
Concord Music Group, Inc. For the first time, one of the most iconic voices in rock sings eight holiday classics. The album is Steve Perry’s journey back to some of the best times of his life. Produced by Perry and longtime collaborator Thom Flowers with artwork by Jeff Wack. Available November 5 14577633 $16.99
Christmas with Motown
Various Artists
Motown Records; Artists: The Jacksons, Ne-Yo The album celebrates the classic Motown holiday recordings mixed with new classics from the current roster of Motown superstars. From the Supremes to Ne-Yo to Asiahn, this collection is the perfect soundtrack to the holiday season. 14582953 $15.99
Winter Tales
Various Artists
Deutsche Grammophon Artists: Roger Eno, Brian Eno In late 2020, Deutsche Grammophon invited some of the label’s composers to reimagine holiday music. The result was twelve personal responses to that creative challenge, all of which have something fresh and timely to say about winter’s promise. Available November 5 14587774 $22.99
Lucinda Williams
Lu’s Jukebox Volume 5 Have Yourself a Rockin’ Little Christmas with Lucinda
Highway 20 Records The fifth installment in Lucinda Williams’s Lu’s Jukebox series sees the acclaimed singer-songwriter adding her own spin on holiday music. Available November 19 14598070 $15.99
Manchester Orchestra
Christmas Songs Volume 1
Loma Vista Recordings A collection of holiday classics reimagined earnestly and passionately by beloved indie rock stalwarts Manchester Orchestra. Familiar, inclusive, and the essence of holiday spirit, regardless of one’s beliefs. 14587764 $12.99
Matthew West
We Need Christmas
Story House Collective Five-time Grammy nominee and Billboard Music Award and American Music Award winner, Matthew West is proud to release his latest Christmas album. If features a mix of old favourites, new songs, and live recordings. 14577644 $11.99
Brett Young
Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics
BMLG Records 14511280 $14.99 Guest Artists: Colbie Caillat, Darius Rucker Brett Young enlisted an all-star cast of collaborators including Colbie Caillat and Darius Rucker to help warm up the holiday season with their spin on eight beloved Christmas hits.
Eagles of Death Metal
A Boots Electric Christmas
Eagles of Death Metal Eagles of Death Metal arrive just in time for the holidays with six new recordings to add to the festive holiday season. Available November 19 14587771 $15.99
Billy Idol
Happy Holidays
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Pop-rock icon Billy Idol adds to Christmas season with an album featuring Jingle Bell Rock; Silver Bells; Frosty the Snowman; Silent Night; and more. Available November 5 14598051 $19.99
Norah Jones
I Dream of Christmas
Blue Note 14577774 $15.99 A collection of timeless seasonal favourites and profound new originals that explore the complicated emotions of the past year and the hopes that this holiday season will be full of joy and togetherness.
Pistol Annies
Hell of a Holiday
RCA Records The trio of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley release their first ever holiday album. It features ten original tracks, including the single Snow Globe, and a cover of Merle Haggard’s If We Make It Through December. 14607519 $18.99
Brian Fallon
Night Divine
Lesser Known Records The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon records a collection of hymns on an album that was inspired by his time singing in the church choir as a child. Available November 5 14598057 $15.99
Celtic Thunder
Celtic Christmas Eve
Green Hill Productions Celtic Thunder brings a touch of Ireland to a collection of Christmas songs. 14593086 $12.99
The Choir of King’s College Cambridge
In the Bleak Midwinter Christmas Carols from King’s
King’s College Much of the music on this album was heard around the world as part of the 103rd Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a service that has been broadcast live every year since 1930. Available November 5 14593110 $19.99
Brett Eldredge Mr. Christmas
Warner Music Nashville 14593209 $16.99 Tis the season for fans of Brett Eldredge to be delighted with a brand-new holiday album. The aptly titled album features the classics we all know and love alongside two never-before-heard originals, including the title track.
Merry Christmas…. Baby
Various Artists
Real Gone Music Artists: Charles Brown, Lloyd Glenn Trio There is some debate as to whether this 1956 release was the first LP to compile Christmas music singles. But there is little debate that it’s one of the best, with some of the biggest R&B stars of the era. Available November 5 14582970 $19.99
Jim Brickman
A Christmas Symphony
Green Hill Productions Jim Brickman delivers a dream holiday project, featuring a mix of traditional and new Christmas songs with the backing of a symphony orchestra. 14593085 $12.99