Not only is the title altered from the multi-faceted dating query "netflix and chill," but it can also serve as a parallel to document how quick Christmas can come to a close, especially when it comes to the prep. Yes, the album is short, even shorter than Christmas Kisses, by a few seconds, and that had only four songs. However, It never feels rushed, or that you may be listening to stocking snippets; the songs feel complete without overstaying their welcome, while many songs tend to bludgeon the chorus and sentiment in your brain, like those relatives we all know of.
Although there are no covers, the Intro and the succeeding songs are seasoned with enough holiday music elements to set spirits bright without having to hear another rendition of a tired yet true canon classic. I do like her covers, especially her opening kiss to the ears on her 2013 E.P. That cover of "Last Christmas" is tied with Jimmy Eat World's rendition as the best cover version of the tune.
She does avoid heating things up too much to keep in context with the chill mood, so that's a plus, even on "Wit It This Christmas" she keeps it G, pushing PG. It's always nice to hear new original tunes, since many new offerings often are addled with the overdone. I believe she could release a consistent full-length holiday album, but she's been excelling at the short and suite odes to the holidays, why not keep the tradition?
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