Christmas Blues is the third studio album and first Christmas-themed album by American singer Sabrina Claudio. It was released on November 27, 2020, through SC Entertainment and Atlantic and includes various original songs, as well as three cover songs.[1] The album features guest appearances by the Weeknd and Alicia Keys.
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| Released | November 27, 2020 | |||
| Length | 25:48 | |||
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Background edit
About works on the album, Claudio revealed that "we really had no idea where we'd end up...we were just creating because it felt good".[2] The album was created in summer 2020 and was put together with the intention "to bring a "sense of peace"".[3] The singer exclusively worked with singer-songwriter Nasri Atweh and producer Kaveh Rastegar on the album. She described the work with the former as "easy because I was with him".[4] According to Claudio, the goal is "to put people in their feelings".[5] The album was preceded by the single "Warm December" which was released on November 20, 2020. The song was described as "closer to her brand of R&B, with an even more intimate and torchy vibe".[6]
Critical reception edit
Trishna Rikhy of V thought the album was "a culmination of the holiday spirit—festivity, cheers, love and merriment—in Claudio’s signature sultry, evocative sound.[4] Kartlon Jahmal at HowNewHipHop highlighted the appearance of the Weeknd and Alicia Keys, "who both steal the song on their respective tracks".[2]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Just Melt" |
| 2:45 |
| 2. | "The Christmas Song" | 2:42 | |
| 3. | "Christmas Blues" (with The Weeknd) |
| 3:25 |
| 4. | "Oh Holy Night" | Adolphe Adam | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Winter Time" (with Alicia Keys) |
| 3:02 |
| 6. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Ralph Blane | 3:54 |
| 7. | "Short Red Silk Lingerie" |
| 3:25 |
| 8. | "Warm December" |
| 3:16 |
| Total length: | 25:48 | ||
References edit
- ^ Navjosh (November 27, 2020). "The Weeknd Joins Sabrina Claudio on New Song 'Christmas Blues'". HipHopNMore. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ a b Jahmal, Karlton (November 27, 2020). "Sabrina Claudio Recruits The Weeknd & Alicia Keys For "Christmas Blues"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ Price, Joe (November 27, 2020). "The Weeknd and Alicia Keys Join Sabrina Claudio on Her New Christmas Album". Complex. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ a b Rikhy, Trishna (November 27, 2020). "Sabrina Claudio's Christmas Album Is The Best Girft This Holiday Season". V. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ Krishna, Pradeep (November 27, 2020). "Sabrina Claudio – Christmas Blues Lyrics and Tracklist". The West News. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (November 19, 2020). "Sabrina Claudio Drops Sultry Christmas Song and Video, 'Warm December'". Variety. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- ^ "Christmas Blues / Sabrina Claudio". Tidal. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
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