This Christmas Day is the fifth studio album and first official Christmas album by English singer Jessie J, released by Republic Records on 26 October 2018. The album, a follow-up to her four-part fourth studio album R.O.S.E. which had been released earlier that year, marked the singer's first Christmas album. Recording took place, at short notice, in both Europe and Los Angeles in August 2018. This Christmas Day consists of eleven tracks, featuring ten cover versions of Christmas standards and carols, two of which are duets featuring recording artists Babyface, and Boyz II Men, and one original song.[2]
Upon release, the album earned a mixed reception from music critics who were impressed with Jessie J's vocals and the work of her team of iconic producers such as David Foster, Rodney Jerkins, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,[3] but found that the singer was overselling and the classic material on the album lacked originality. On the charts, This Christmas Day debuted and peaked at number 48 on the US Top Holiday Albums. Its release was accompanied by a lyric video for the promotional single "This Christmas Day", penned by Jessie J.
In May 2018, Jessie J released her fourth studio album R.O.S.E.. Issued in four parts, consisting of the EPs Realisations, Obsessions, Sex, and Empowerment that create an acronym for R.O.S.E., the R&B-heavy album failed to chart.[4] Throughout the summer, she embarked on the R.O.S.E. Tour, playing summer shows and festivals, but was looking for a different project "as a thank-you to fans for their support and to celebrate how great this year has been."[5] In July 2018, Republic Records greenlit the recording of a Christmas album.[5]
Much of the album was recorded in two weeks around the tour, in both Europe and Los Angeles.[6] Jessie J stated that her decision to create the album was "very last minute", and that working with "classic producers" such as David Foster, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Rodney Jerkins and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on the album was a "dream come true".[7] Apart from her cover versions of Christmas standards and carols, Jessie J wrote "This Christmas Day" for the album, its only original song, produced by Jerkins.[8] The song was inspired a friend of Jessie J who had lost her brother.[5]
Allmusic editor Neil Z. Yeung called the album "a collection of faithful renditions of beloved Christmas classics. Soothing and nostalgic, the 11-song set pairs big-band glitz and jazzy swing with a '90s R&B touch [...] As Christmas albums go, This Christmas Day benefits from Jessie J's powerful vocals and inspired arrangement from her team of iconic producers. Much like Kylie Minogue's Kylie Christmas or Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas, This Christmas Day is pleasant, wintry fun for pop fans in need of updated takes on songs they already know by heart."[1]Vulture critic Craig Jenkins felt that This Christmas Day "is solid, but it missed a chance to be cool" and added: "It might surprise you that the album these collaborations landed on is mostly a drippy collection of melismatic readings of Christmas standards."[11]
Ben Beaumont-Thomas, writing for The Guardian, remarked that "flanked with beautifully arranged backings that emphasise the “big” in big band, you initially worry she oversells these standards [...] Every note, no matter how short, is spritzed with earnest vibrato, and also occasionally toasted with vocal fry. But if your Christmas involves a 12 ft illuminated Santa on the lawn, eggnog on the breakfast table and red glitter on everything, you will find much to love here."[9] Connor Ratliff called This Christmas Day "jazzy and professional" but noted: "There is an aspect to a record like this that feels like it is exactly what people hate about Christmas music – the same 10 songs being modernized by 20 new artists every year, in more or less the same way."[10]
In 2022 Billboard listed This Christmas Day as the 15th Best Christmas Albums of the 21st Century.[12]
Commercial performanceedit
This Christmas Day debuted and peaked at number 48 on the US Top Holiday Albums.[13] The second track from the album, "Man with the Bag", managed to peak at number 70 on the UK Singles chart.[14]
^ abcYeung, Neil Z. "This Christmas Day - Jessie J : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
^Lukarcanin, Emina (27 September 2018). "Jessie J Announces First Christmas Album, Feat. Boyz II Men, Babyface & More". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
^"Jessie J is releasing a Christmas album featuring Boyz II Men and Babyface". RTÉ 2fm. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
^"Jessie J is releasing first new music in four years | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 18 November 2020.
^ abcMitchell, Gail (4 December 2018). "Jessie J Talks Gifting Fans With Her First Holiday Album 'This Christmas Day'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
^P, Milca (30 September 2018). "Jessie J Releasing Christmas Album Featuring Boyz II Men & Babyface". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
^ abWass, Mike (27 September 2018). "Seasons Greetings! Jessie J Announces Festive Opus, 'This Christmas Day'". Idolator. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
^Jessie J (27 October 2018). "J E S S I E . J on Instagram: "My Christmas album 'This Christmas Day' IS OUT NOW 🌍🎄💋 This Christmas Day is the only original on the record. Written by me and produced by produced by @rodneyjerkins ✨❤️". Retrieved 28 October 2018 – via Instagram.
^ abBeaumont-Thomas, Ben. "Jessie J: This Christmas Day review – bigger-is-better seasonal fare aiming for world domination". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
^ abRatliff, Connor. "50 New Christmas Albums, Reviewed". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
^Jenkins, Craig (5 December 2018). "Christmas Music Highlights From a Year Unreasonably Stacked With Christmas Music". Vulture. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
^Cinquemani, Sal (12 October 2022). "The 21 Best Christmas Albums of the 21st Century". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
^ ab"Jessie J Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
^"Man with the Bag | Full Official UK Chart History | Official Charts Company". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
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For the Amy Macdonald song see This Christmas Day song This Christmas Day is the fifth studio album and first official Christmas album by English singer Jessie J released by Republic Records on 26 October 2018 The album a follow up to her four part fourth studio album R O S E which had been released earlier that year marked the singer s first Christmas album Recording took place at short notice in both Europe and Los Angeles in August 2018 This Christmas Day consists of eleven tracks featuring ten cover versions of Christmas standards and carols two of which are duets featuring recording artists Babyface and Boyz II Men and one original song 2 This Christmas DayStudio album by Jessie JReleased26 October 2018RecordedAugust 2018GenreChristmas 1 Length35 01LabelRepublicProducerBabyface David Foster Darkchild Marvin Hemmings Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis John Jackson Antonio Dixon Courtney Ballard Kuk Harrell Demonte Posey David NathanJessie J chronologyR O S E 2018 This Christmas Day 2018 TBA 2025 Singles from This Christmas Day The Man With The Bag Released 28 October 2018 Upon release the album earned a mixed reception from music critics who were impressed with Jessie J s vocals and the work of her team of iconic producers such as David Foster Rodney Jerkins and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 3 but found that the singer was overselling and the classic material on the album lacked originality On the charts This Christmas Day debuted and peaked at number 48 on the US Top Holiday Albums Its release was accompanied by a lyric video for the promotional single This Christmas Day penned by Jessie J Contents 1 Background and recording 2 Critical reception 3 Commercial performance 4 Track listing 5 Charts 6 Release history 7 ReferencesBackground and recording editIn May 2018 Jessie J released her fourth studio album R O S E Issued in four parts consisting of the EPs Realisations Obsessions Sex and Empowerment that create an acronym for R O S E the R amp B heavy album failed to chart 4 Throughout the summer she embarked on the R O S E Tour playing summer shows and festivals but was looking for a different project as a thank you to fans for their support and to celebrate how great this year has been 5 In July 2018 Republic Records greenlit the recording of a Christmas album 5 Much of the album was recorded in two weeks around the tour in both Europe and Los Angeles 6 Jessie J stated that her decision to create the album was very last minute and that working with classic producers such as David Foster Kenneth Babyface Edmonds Rodney Jerkins and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on the album was a dream come true 7 Apart from her cover versions of Christmas standards and carols Jessie J wrote This Christmas Day for the album its only original song produced by Jerkins 8 The song was inspired a friend of Jessie J who had lost her brother 5 Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllmusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 1 The Guardian nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 9 Rolling Stonemixed 10 Allmusic editor Neil Z Yeung called the album a collection of faithful renditions of beloved Christmas classics Soothing and nostalgic the 11 song set pairs big band glitz and jazzy swing with a 90s R amp B touch As Christmas albums go This Christmas Day benefits from Jessie J s powerful vocals and inspired arrangement from her team of iconic producers Much like Kylie Minogue s Kylie Christmas or Mariah Carey s Merry Christmas This Christmas Day is pleasant wintry fun for pop fans in need of updated takes on songs they already know by heart 1 Vulture critic Craig Jenkins felt that This Christmas Day is solid but it missed a chance to be cool and added It might surprise you that the album these collaborations landed on is mostly a drippy collection of melismatic readings of Christmas standards 11 Ben Beaumont Thomas writing for The Guardian remarked that flanked with beautifully arranged backings that emphasise the big in big band you initially worry she oversells these standards Every note no matter how short is spritzed with earnest vibrato and also occasionally toasted with vocal fry But if your Christmas involves a 12 ft illuminated Santa on the lawn eggnog on the breakfast table and red glitter on everything you will find much to love here 9 Connor Ratliff called This Christmas Day jazzy and professional but noted There is an aspect to a record like this that feels like it is exactly what people hate about Christmas music the same 10 songs being modernized by 20 new artists every year in more or less the same way 10 In 2022 Billboard listed This Christmas Day as the 15th Best Christmas Albums of the 21st Century 12 Commercial performance editThis Christmas Day debuted and peaked at number 48 on the US Top Holiday Albums 13 The second track from the album Man with the Bag managed to peak at number 70 on the UK Singles chart 14 Track listing editNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 Santa Claus Is Comin to Town Haven GillespieJ Fred CootsDavid Foster3 072 Man with the Bag Dudley BrooksIrving TaylorHal StanleyCourtney BallardKuk Harrell2 433 Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Johnny MarksDarkchildMarvin Hemmings b 2 194 Jingle Bell Rock Joseph BealJames BootheDarkchildHemmings b 2 395 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jingle Bells MarksJames PierpontJimmy Jam and Terry LewisJohn Jackson4 216 Let It Snow Julius SteinSammy CahnJimmy Jam and Terry LewisJackson2 057 Winter Wonderland featuring Boyz II Men Richard B SmithFelix BernardBabyfaceAntonio DixonDemonte Posey2 438 The Christmas Song featuring Babyface Robert WellsMel TormeBabyfaceDixon4 059 This Christmas Day Jessica CornishRodney JerkinsRodney Jerkins3 4510 White Christmas Irving BerlinBabyfaceDavid Nathan a 3 2611 Silent Night Joseph MohrFoster3 48Total length 35 01Charts editChart 2018 Peakposition US Top Holiday Albums Billboard 13 48Release history editRegion Date Format s Label Ref Various 26 October 2018 CDdigital downloadstreaming Republic 7 References edit a b c Yeung Neil Z This Christmas Day Jessie J Songs Reviews Credits Awards AllMusic Retrieved 18 November 2018 Lukarcanin Emina 27 September 2018 Jessie J Announces First Christmas Album Feat Boyz II Men Babyface amp More Billboard Retrieved 25 October 2018 Jessie J is releasing a Christmas album featuring Boyz II Men and Babyface RTE 2fm 28 September 2018 Retrieved 25 October 2018 Jessie J is releasing first new music in four years IOL Entertainment Retrieved 18 November 2020 a b c Mitchell Gail 4 December 2018 Jessie J Talks Gifting Fans With Her First Holiday Album This Christmas Day Billboard Retrieved 18 November 2020 P Milca 30 September 2018 Jessie J Releasing Christmas Album Featuring Boyz II Men amp Babyface HotNewHipHop Retrieved 24 October 2018 a b Wass Mike 27 September 2018 Seasons Greetings Jessie J Announces Festive Opus This Christmas Day Idolator Retrieved 25 October 2018 Jessie J 27 October 2018 J E S S I E J on Instagram My Christmas album This Christmas Day IS OUT NOW This Christmas Day is the only original on the record Written by me and produced by produced by rodneyjerkins Retrieved 28 October 2018 via Instagram a b Beaumont Thomas Ben Jessie J This Christmas Day review bigger is better seasonal fare aiming for world domination AllMusic Retrieved 18 November 2018 a b Ratliff Connor 50 New Christmas Albums Reviewed Rolling Stone Retrieved 18 November 2018 Jenkins Craig 5 December 2018 Christmas Music Highlights From a Year Unreasonably Stacked With Christmas Music Vulture Retrieved 18 November 2018 Cinquemani Sal 12 October 2022 The 21 Best Christmas Albums of the 21st Century Billboard Retrieved 9 December 2022 a b Jessie J Chart History Billboard Retrieved 6 January 2020 Man with the Bag Full Official UK Chart History Official Charts Company The Official UK Charts Company Retrieved 3 March 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title This Christmas Day amp oldid 1217997820, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
