Wrapping: Former Queen of Urban R&B completes the make-over to establishment diva on this egg-nog Christmas speciality, wrapped in the most luscious white fur collection.
Content: All the old favourite Christmas ballads have been given a polished jazz reinvention, masterminded by producer for the mega stars, David Foster.
’Tis the reason to be jolly: In the right adult setting, A Mary Christmas is the perfect, tasteful Christmas album.
Scrooge moan: Chestnuts Roasting is the most upbeat track on this deeply bluesy set, so not a record for jolly get-togethers.
White Christmas? Surprisingly absent. However, Mary’s duet with J-Lo’s ex Marc Antony on Noche De Paz (Silent Night) makes up for the oversight.
Blue Christmas? Absolutely, but as the album is on the rather posh Verve label, this is tasteful blues.
Stocking or shocking? Choose carefully. This will not be to everyone’s taste, but some do love warm delicious hot chocolate.
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