Album: You Make It Feel Like Christmas

Overview
"You Make It Feel Like Christmas" is the very first holiday album and fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani. Released on October 6, 2017, by Interscope Records, the record features a mix of timeless Christmas songs and initial joyful tunes. The album got blended reviews from music critics but was a business success, going into several music charts and getting platinum certification in Canada. With a timeless, joyful vacation vibe, Stefani's album is perfect for creating a festive mood throughout the Christmas season.

Background and Production
The concept for "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" came to Stefani after a successful live efficiency on "The Voice", where she acted as a coach. She was inspired to develop a holiday album and started working with numerous producers and songwriters. Stefani co-wrote the original tunes on the album with busbee, Justin Tranter, and her boyfriend, nation vocalist Blake Shelton.

The album was produced by Eric Valentine, Jesse Shatkin, busbee, and Greg Kurstin. The noise of the record is a mix of pop, soul, and country, showcasing Stefani's versatile singing design while paying homage to her love for different music categories.

Track Listing
"You Make It Feel Like Christmas" includes an overall of 12 tracks, featuring six initial tunes and 6 covers of precious holiday classics. The track listing is as follows:

1. "Jingle Bells"
2. "Let It Snow"
3. "My Gift Is You"
4. "Silent Night"
5. "When I Was a Little Girl"
6. "Last Christmas" (Wham! cover).
7. "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" (including Blake Shelton).
8. "Underneath the Christmas Lights".
9. "Santa Baby".
10. "White Christmas".
11. "Never Kissed Anyone with Blue Eyes Before".
12. "Christmas Eve".

Reception
Critics were divided over Stefani's very first vacation offering. Some praised the album for its enjoyable, festive atmosphere and Stefani's strong vocals, while others criticized it for its lack of creativity and some weak compositions. The album received an average ranking of 63 out of 100 on the evaluation aggregator site Metacritic.

Commercially, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" enjoyed success, debuting at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and ultimately reaching number 4 on the Billboard Holiday Albums chart. It also got in top 10 in the Canadian Albums Chart and got platinum certification in the country. The album offered over 55,000 copies in the United States within the first few weeks of its release.

The title track, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas", which features Stefani's boyfriend Blake Shelton, ended up being the album's main single and was popular by fans.

Live Performances and Promotion
To support the album, Stefani appeared on various television programs to perform her brand-new vacation songs. She likewise released a luxurious variation of the album in 2018, that included 5 additional tracks such as "Secret Santa", "Winter Wonderland", and a cover of "Feliz Navidad".

Gwen Stefani's "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" is a festive, perky album that highlights her propensity for mixing different genres and her unique singing style. Whether it is her initial songs or renditions of vacation favorites, Stefani's vacation album brings delight and heat to the listener throughout the Christmas season.