Christmas Back to You
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| Released | November 3, 2017 | |||
| Length | 40:24 | |||
| Label | CM7 | |||
| Producer | Lil' Ronnie | |||
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Christmas Back to You is the eighth studio album by American R&B artist Chanté Moore. It was released on November 3, 2017, through Moore's own CM7 Records.[1] The album was preceded by the release of the single "Cover Me in Snow."[2] Christmas Back to You marked Moore's first full-length Christmas album;[3] following "Christmas Morn", released on the MCA Records compilation, My Christmas Album (1999) and the Boney James release, "Santa Baby" from the album Christmas Present (2007).[4][5][6]
Singles[edit]
"Cover Me In Snow" premiered as the album's lead single on October 23, 2017 with the release of a music video.[2] EBONY writer Bianca Garwood describes, the video as "sultry", writing, 'The visual finds the music veteran in a one-piece suit under a sleeveless fur. She later takes it up a notch and lays in a bathtub covered with diamonds.' Speaking on the album, Christmas Back to You, Moore expressed, “I am beyond excited to finally be able to release this amazing body of work,” Moore shared. I love Christmas and to be able to give my fans something different and from the heart, feels awesome.”[7]
"Every Day's Like Christmas" was released as the album's second single in 2018. In December, 2018, it debuted at number 43 on the Mediabase Urban Adult Contemporary chart,[8] peaking at number 34 on December 26, 2018. In 2022, "Every Day's Like Christmas" re-entered the Mediabase Urban Adult Contemporary chart at number 42.[9]
Critical reception[edit]
The New York Times reviewed Christmas Back to You positively, writing that Moore "sounds robust on this album, but maybe not in the ways you expect," explaining further: "Moore sings in the clipped syllables of Atlanta rap."[10] Brandon Lucas from Kontrol found that "overall, this is a solid album for what it’s supposed to be. Don’t expect a Grammy nominee for album of the year, but a collection of tracks that you and the whole fam can sing along and dance to."[11]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks produced by Lil' Ronnie.[12][13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Christmas Song" | 3:43 | |
| 2. | "Christmas Back to You" |
| 3:57 |
| 3. | "Cover Me in Snow" |
| 3:25 |
| 4. | "Every Day's Like Christmas" |
| 3:43 |
| 5. | "Birthday" |
| 3:05 |
| 6. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" |
| 3:17 |
| 7. | "Merry Christmas Baby" |
| 4:30 |
| 8. | "Please Come Home for Christmas" |
| 3:56 |
| 9. | "Santa Don't Sleigh" |
| 3:39 |
| 10. | "Silent Night" | 3:51 | |
| 11. | "Christmas in L.A." |
| 3:11 |
| Total length: | 40:24 | ||
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | November 3, 2017 | CM7 Records | |
| United Kingdom |
References[edit]
- ^ "Christmas Back to You by Chanté Moore on Apple Music". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- ^ a b "Chante Moore - Cover Me In Snow [Official Video]". YouTube. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- ^ "Chante Moore to Release First Holiday Album "Christmas Back to You"". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- ^ "Chanté Moore To Bring 'Christmas Back To You' On First Holiday Album | SoulBounce". SoulBounce. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- ^ "Christmas Morn by Chanté Moore on Amazon Music - Amazon.com". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "Boney James - Santa Baby". Spotify. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ Garwood, Bianca (November 1, 2017). "Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Chanté Moore's "Cover Me In Snow"". EBONY. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ "HITS Daily Double: MEDIABASE BUILDING CHARTS". Mediabase. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2021 – via Hits Daily Double.
- ^ "HITS Daily Double: MEDIABASE BUILDING CHARTS". Mediabase. Hits Daily Double. Archived from the original on December 26, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via Archive.today.
- ^ Pareles, Jon; Caramanica, Jon; Russonello, Giovanni; Ganz, Caryn (November 29, 2017). "Holiday Hits, Christmas Comebacks and Some Jingle Bell Schlock". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ Luscas, Brandon (16 November 2017). "Chanté Moore - Christmas Back to You - Album Review". Kontrol. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Christmas Back to You". Spotify. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Christmas Back to You - Chanté Moore". Allmusic. Retrieved 2 December 2018.