Tell Them It’s Carol Singers With the Best Christmas Albums
Spark those festive feelings with the best Christmas albums for any holiday occasion.
It’s that time of year, festive friends, when the cheerful carols are rolling out around town.
Perhaps you’re in charge of the Friendsmas playlist, or you just want to prevent your mum from playing the same Michael Buble songs over and over on Christmas Day… or perhaps you’re just a deck-the-halls devotee who cannot wait to crank up the tinsel tunes.
If A), B), C), or D) (all of the above) apply, this guide to the best Christmas albums is bound to get your bells jingling.
Christmas by Cher
It’s time to put a little holiday in your heart. Pop culture queen and mother to us all, Cher’s Christmas album couldn’t be a more iconic choice to keep the vibes at an all-time high during the silly season.
With a mix of traditional renditions and new bops, Cher’s also hosted a few familiar friends on her festive record. You’ll hear from Tyga, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bublé and Darlene Love on this fun pop album, setting the perfect tone for Christmas cocktails.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol Soundtrack
Perfect for Christmas morning when you’re bustling around the kitchen, baking up a flurry of cookies or glazing a ham, Disney’s A Christmas Carol soundtrack album sets the tone for a magical moment.
Composed by Academy-Award-nominated composer Alan Silvestri, this album will bring back memories of watching Jim Carrey as the ultimate Scrooge.
My Kind of Christmas by Christina Aguilera
Pop diva Christina Aguilera never lets us down, and her holiday album My Kind of Christmas is no exception.
Her chart-topping 2000 festive album brings back all those pop ballad noughties mems, perfect for a Friendsmas karaoke or as the backing track to your nights spent wrapping presents or making Christmas crafts with your pals.
Christmas with Brandy
R’n’B icon Brandy has been busy making hits and starring on the big screen for as long as we can remember, and she doesn’t take time off for Christmas. Her 2023 release Christmas With Brandy is the perfect mix of soulful songs, jingle bell ballads and fa-la-la feels.
If you’re hosting some guests who aren’t into carols, pop on Brandy’s album and we suspect you’ll notice some slow groove, toe-tapping action in no time.
Ultimate Christmas (Compilation) by Frank Sinatra
For the traditional, white Christmas aesthetic with those old-fashioned feels, nothing fits the bill quite like our favourite Christmas crooner, Frank Sinatra. Ultimate Christmas is a compilation of 20 of Sinatra’s most beloved festive hits, from The First Noel to A Baby Just Like You.
We’re imagining these tracks spinning in the background on Christmas evening, when everyone is winding down, full of good food and cheer, sipping wine and making happy memories for years to come.
The Christmas Album (Deluxe Edition) by Human Nature
If Christmas Day fills you with nostalgia, we have the perfect thing. Human Nature have crafted a Christmas Album (and a deluxe edition, at that!) that will have you boogieing around the Christmas tree.
You’ll find eighteen classic festive songs to sing along with your friends and family, and you can even enjoy some guest appearances from Jessica Mauboy, Delta Goodrem, and Smokey Robinson.
A Legendary Christmas by John Legend
Nothing puts a smile on your dial quite like a song you know was sung with good cheer, and A Legendary Christmas is chock-a-block with it!
Multi-platinum artist and activist John Legend released an absolutely stacked album of eighteen tracks in 2018, with guests like Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Sparkling and Kelly Clarkson.
Enjoy modern renditions of some of your most favourite Chrissie songs on this truly excellent Christmas album.
To help you build your perfect Christmas playlist, we’ve got a few last honourable mentions to craft the perfect ambience.
- Christmas - Chris Izaak
- You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Deluxe Edition 2020) - Gwen Stefani
- Elvis Christmas Album - Elvis Presley
- Christmas With Weezer - Weezer
- Peter Combe’s Christmas Album - Peter Combe
- It’s A Hi-5 Christmas - Hi-5
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