Crooner Michael Buble is getting into the Christmas spirit this year with his first full-length Christmas album (after the 2007 EP Let It Snow).
Featuring a sleigh-full of Christmas classics including
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot
Like Christmas and Santa Claus
Is Coming To Town, this collection won’t disappoint the man’s fans, especially with a special greeting included on the CD.
But there are few surprises,
although a swinging duet of White Christmas with Shania Twain is an unexpected highlight and the kids are sure to love the upbeat version of Jingle Bells with The Puppini Sisters.
Traditionalists will be heartened to see tracks like Ava Maria and Feliz Navidad getting a run, albeit with a Buble touch.
Fans might also want to look out for the accompanying television special A Bublé Christmas which aired in the US this week.
RATING: ★★★
IN SHORT: Crooner's Christmas