Christmas [Ruby Red Vinyl] in Bloomington, MN

The pop icon's first-ever holiday-themed album, 2023's
Christmas
, finds
Cher
putting her distinctive stamp on both originals and a handful of yuletide favorites. The record follows 2013's
Closer to the Truth
and features several newly penned anthems, including the dance-oriented lead-off single "DJ Play a Christmas Song." More club-ready tracks arrive with the EDM-infused "Angels in the Snow" and the hip-hop-influenced "Drop Top Sleigh Ride," the latter of which features a guest appearance by rapper
Tyga
. Other guest spots include
Michael Buble
and
Cyndi Lauper
on "Home" and "Put a Little Holiday in Your Heart," respectively. Thanks to a little holiday studio magic, we also get
dueting with
Stevie Wonder
on his 1967 hit "What Christmas Means to Me" and
Darlene Love
on her 1963 classic "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," both of which nicely balance an upbeat contemporary energy with the storied
Motown
sound of the original recordings. ~ Matt Collar