Basically, it’s a collection of tracks where Shatner essentially sing-talks over a strange conglomeration of guest singers including Henry Rollins, Iggy Pop, Judy Collins and Brad Paisley. We’ll give William Shatner this much - he puts together a holiday album like only William Shatner can do. This blend of classic songs and newer tracks also features several cameos by the likes of A-listers like Esperanza Spalding, Stevie Wonder and Raphael Saadiq.Ī Legendary Christmas by John Legend, $11.88 at Amazon William Shatner, Shatner Clausįile this one under strange but oddly irresistible. It’s precisely the kind of velvety vocal mixed with a sort of modern vintage R&B vibe you’d want in an album to add to your annual rotation. John Legend can do no wrong in our books, and his holiday record is no exception. But Christmas Is Here! is a perfect example of the true creativity of the group’s members: Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola and new member Mark Sallee.Ĭhristmas Is Here! by Pentatonix, $7.19 at Amazon John Legend, A Legendary Christmas 1 best-seller - every holiday effort the group puts out turns to gold. It should come as no shocker this album is already a No. Let the melodic a cappella sounds of Pentatonix take you to a higher place this holiday season. You’re nothing if not committed to the Christmas spirit, right? Who knows? One of these festive finds could be the album you play at every holiday party, cookie swap, family gathering and game night of the season. So, we recommend doing your due diligence by giving the following newbies a listen. More: All the Hallmark Holiday Movies We’re Excited to Watch From Pentatonix to John Legend, there are a handful of popular artists (and unexpected participants, *cough,* William Shatner) throwing their hats into the Christmas music ring this year. Fortunately, each year typically brings about a new crop of holiday albums.

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