New Holiday Albums 2014
9 New Holiday Albums to Add to Your Collection
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The holidays are here, and most of this year's new holiday albums have already been released. Seth MacFarlane, Idina Menzel, Earth, Wind & Fire, and an a capella group appearing in Pitch Perfect 2 are all contributing festive new tunes to add to the season. If you're already getting excited for the coming months, it's time to check out the brand-new offerings. They might even become your new favorites!
Idina Menzel, Holiday Wishes
The Broadway star has released Holiday Wishes ($9), with songs like "Baby It's Cold Outside," a duet with Michael Bublé. Seems perfect for the voice of Frozen's Elsa.
Earth, Wind & Fire, Holiday
The seminal soul band has released their first holiday album, titled simply Earth, Wind & Fire Holiday ($12). Not only are there Christmas classics like "Winter Wonderland" and "Jingle Bell Rock," they also reimagined their hit "September" as "December" for the album.
Darius Rucker, Home For the Holidays
The Hootie & the Blowfish frontman is getting festive for the season. His album, which is already out now, Home For the Holidays ($11), features fun familiar songs like "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," plus two original holiday tunes he wrote, as well as a collaboration with Sheryl Crow.
Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever Official Soundtrack
If you're already in love with the trailer, check out the Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever Official Soundtrack ($12), which features artists like The Bird and the Bee and KT Tunstall. And also, "It's Hard To Be A Cat On Christmas" by Cats Across America. Available Nov. 10.
Seth MacFarlane, Holiday For Swing
Yes, the Family Guy creator can sing, and like his first album, Holiday For Swing ($10) is full of big-band standards. But they're Christmas-themed, like "Mele Kalikimaka" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas." If your curiosity is not already piqued, know that Norah Jones and Sara Bareilles are also featured on the album.
Christmas at Downton Abbey
The British drama is going one step further than its holiday specials and releasing the 45-track album Christmas at Downton Abbey ($15) on Nov. 17. Cast members Elizabeth McGovern, Julian Ovenden, and Jim Carter contribute to the vocals.
LeAnn Rimes, One Christmas
The country star's One Christmas ($7) EP includes standards like "Silent Night" and "Carol Of The Bells."
Pentatonix, That's Christmas to Me
Pentatonix, the real-life a capella group appearing in Pitch Perfect 2, has a new holiday album out now: That's Christmas to Me ($9), featuring a Christmas mashup ("Winter Wonderland / Don't Worry Be Happy") and an a capella version of "Let It Go."
Motown Christmas
A holiday album with a soul spin, Motown Christmas ($12) is out now and features artists like India.Arie, Babyface, and The Temptations.
