Christmas Albums 2018
15 New Christmas Albums That We're Fa-La-La-Ling in Love With This Season
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Hot chocolate and fuzzy socks aren't the only things we look forward to during the holidays. The sweet sound of Christmas songs is yet another perk of the season, and thankfully, there are plenty of new holiday tunes to prepare you for decking the halls with boughs of holly. Even Pentatonix's Christmas Is Here! and John Legend's A Legendary Christmas have already made us feel ready to bust out the ornaments and tinsel. So gather 'round the fireplace in your coziest sweater, and give these merry Christmas tracks a listen while hanging up those colorful string lights.
1 Christmas Party, The Monkees
This buoyant album from the enduring rock band is just what you need to feel the holiday spirit.
Release date: Oct. 12
Christmas Party ($10)
2 Happy Xmas, Eric Clapton
Light that cinnamon spice candle, and let Eric Clapton's new album serenade you.
Release date: Oct. 12
Happy Xmas ($10)
3 Warmer in the Winter (Deluxe Edition), Lindsey Stirling
Stirling has rereleased her 2017 album with a few new bonus tracks, including "I Wonder As I Wander" and "Santa Baby."
Release date: Oct. 19
4 A Legendary Christmas, John Legend
John Legend brings his plush vocals to an album infused with warm holiday symphonies.
Release date: Oct. 26
A Legendary Christmas ($12)
5 Christmas Is Here!, Pentatonix
Get lost in the enchanting a cappella melodies of Pentatonix with their new LP.
Release date: Oct. 26
Christmas Is Here! ($12)
6 Ingrid Michaelson's Songs For the Season, Ingrid Michaelson
Ingrid Michaelson and her sultry sound lets it snow in her new album that will make you feel as bright as the star on top of your tree.
Release date: Oct. 26
7 Shatner Claus, William Shatner
The Star Trek personage has released his first Christmas music collection, and it's out of this world.
Release date: Oct. 26
Shatner Claus ($25)
8 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Mark Vincent
Pour a glass of eggnog, and listen to Australia's Got Talent season three winner beautifully belt out classics such as "Little Drummer Boy" and "O Holy Night."
Release date: Oct. 26
9 The Nutcracker And The Four Realms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
James Newton Howard, who has composed music for a number of films, including The Hunger Games, brings us the soundtrack for Disney's remake of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Listeners are taken into the fantasy world with scores such as "Clara's New World" and of course the classic tune "The Nutcracker Suite."
Release date: Oct. 26
The Nutcracker And The Four Realms (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ($12)
10 This Christmas Day, Jessie J
Jessie J teams up with musical icons, including Boyz II Men and Babyface, for a bevy of cheerful holiday tracks.
Release date: Oct. 26
This Christmas Day ($13)
11 "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," Tyler, the Creator
You've never heard "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" quite like this before. Tyler, the Creator gives a hip-hop, contemporary instrumental spin on the song that's a part of the soundtrack for the upcoming film The Grinch.
Release date: Oct. 26
12 Behold (Deluxe Edition), Lauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle has rereleased her 2016 Christmas album, Behold, as a deluxe version that includes a new take on her original song "Light Of The World."
Release date: Nov. 2
13 Socks, JD McPherson
14 Christmas Funk, Aloe Blacc
Aloe Blacc puts a fresh and funky spin on popular Christmas jams, such as "All I Want For Christmas," while offering some newer tracks like "Funky A** Christmas."
Release date: Nov. 9
Christmas Funk ($9)
15 Cozy Little Christmas, Katy Perry
In this jolly single, Perry sings of wanting to spend time with a special someone rather than get caught up in the presents. After all, Christmas is all about enjoying the company of the ones you care about.
Release date: Nov. 15
