Album: Kylie Christmas

Overview
Kylie Christmas is the thirteenth studio album by Australian pop vocalist Kylie Minogue. Launched on November 13, 2015, the album is a collection of traditional and initial Christmas tunes, showcasing Kylie's take on holiday classics, in addition to partnerships with numerous artists. Kylie Christmas was produced by Steve Anderson, Ash Howes, and Charles Pignone, and was released by Parlophone and Warner Bros. Records. The album got usually positive evaluations from music critics and achieved modest industrial success, making it to the top 40 charts in various nations, consisting of Australia, the UK, and Scotland.

Track List and Collaborations
Kylie Christmas features a mix of 13 old and brand-new Christmas songs that highlight Kylie's versatility as an artist. The album opens with the energetic "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", followed by "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", which includes a classic partnership with the late Frank Sinatra. Other popular Christmas songs covered in the album include "Winter Wonderland", "Let It Snow", and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

The album also consists of initial tunes co-written by Kylie, such as "Every Day's Like Christmas", "White December", "Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here", and "Oh Santa". These brand-new tracks display Kylie's songwriting skill and her capability to put a distinct spin on the vacation theme. The album likewise features appearances by Iggy Pop in the song "Christmas Wrapping", and Kylie's sis, Dannii Minogue, in the duet "100 Degrees".

The deluxe edition of the album consists of three benefit tracks: "Cried Out Christmas", "Christmas Lights", and an alternate variation of "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)". The deluxe variation likewise features a DVD including a behind-the-scenes take a look at the making of the album, in addition to six festive video.

Reception and Commercial Performance
Kylie Christmas got typically favorable reviews from music critics, praising her take on Christmas classics and original tracks, as well as her cooperations with various artists. The album debuted at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, making it her sixteenth leading ten album in the UK. It also debuted at number 39 on the Australian Albums Chart. The album accomplished a Gold certification in the UK for over 100,000 copies sold. The single "Only You", including James Corden, reached number 2 on the UK Indie Chart.

To support the album, Kylie hosted a series of Christmas performances called "A Kylie Christmas" at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 11 and 12, 2015. The concerts were a hit and featured a mix of her brand-new Christmas tunes and reimagined versions of her timeless hits.

Tradition and Reissue
Kylie Christmas has become a festive staple for fans considering that its release in 2015. In 2016, the album was reissued as Kylie Christmas: Snow Queen Edition, that included 6 brand-new perk tracks not readily available on the initial release. These tracks include a rendition of "At Christmas", "I'm Gon na Be Warm This Winter", and a brand-new version of "2000 Miles". The reissue also included a cooperation with Mika in "Wonderful Christmastime".

In simply a couple of years because its release, Kylie Christmas has actually sealed itself as a contemporary vacation classic, showcasing Kylie Minogue's capability to bring her distinct style to a standard genre. With its blend of joyful covers, initial tracks, and prominent collaborations, Kylie Christmas is the ideal soundtrack for anyone aiming to bring a touch of glamour and cheer to their holiday season.