SO, I was planning to review The original version of this record, but with the recent release of the deluxe version, it only makes sense to jump forward to the new version. I will start with saying that the new additions are top loaded and consecutive before the original record even starts.
I have no idea how to start and this "Christmas Coupon" to use, shall I use it to rock around the Christmas tree? "But it's been done so many times, why would you use it to record another version?" It wasn't me that did, but appreciating her newly recorded covers that lightened the tone without diluting the substance, and keeping it fun? That was me.
While I do like the traditional Christmas music and classic albums that are present in each decade, I also like music on the other side of the spectrum that are a little more unexpected and unique. However, A Very Trainor Christmas is "My Kind of Present." It is a great way to start the album, if you listened to the original, and the harmonies present do sound like "angels from heaven." Not the highest or most righteous of angel, to spare offense, but enough to express the merriment this song beckons.
While I cannot disagree with "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas," I can disagree with "I Believe in Santa" because while the person he was based on may have existed at one point, the cat's out of the bag. The song is cooler and more alluring than that piece of coal, even on a cold night.
"Holidays" is another noteworthy original that sounds like it could appear on an Earth, Wind, and Fire record, because the song is practically theirs. It has their signature stamp on it and is grounded on Earth, it does blow away some of those negative feelings you may have if you give it the chance, and it is a flaming salute to holiday fun. Wait! Aren't there four main elements? Isn't it obvious? Meghan Trainor may not be everybody's cup of tea, but she is that refreshing glass of water to flush out that Bah Humbug!
One of the best part of the holidays is the family "Christmas Party," and this aural parallel is no different. The wave that began with the former song continues here, yet it does not wash away once the laidback tone and ukelele stop by for a fireplace sing along found in "Winter Wonderland." Even if you cannot look out the window to see that seasonal powder, you can still dream of a "White Christmas." Even with all of those dreams heard from a multitude of people in different voices, this duet with Seth McFarlane (a triple threat at least) still manages to bring a smile.
So we know that she doesn't reinvent the wheel with the covers that precede and follow "Christmas Got Me Blue," and that some are interchangeable with versions from contemporaries or artists that preceded her, she still manages to shepherd in a "Holly Jolly Christmas" with her (Christmas) music. Her approach to "My Only Wish" and "The Christmas Song" showcase some of her range. She can treat a beloved holiday classic that predates her birth by over four decades with the respect it deserves, yet have a little fun with the arrangement of Spears' modern pop classic. I am aware most of that is due to the capable hands of the producers, but she still played her part .
"Christmas Got Me Blue" can bring a smile to your face in spite of itself. It sounds upbeat even if the lyrics unfold a relatable type of love that too many people have felt at one time, including me. That unrequited love can really kill a good vibe. However, you would not know it when you hear the four covers that follow.
As far as I know Rihanna is not on the "Naughty List," but I think of her due to this. It is a bouncy kiss ooof, because it hits the person it is meant for, while being respectful enough. The second line "maybe I was too good for you" is an indication. He only left her four times so why wouldn't she be hurt? "Even when I'm reckless, I always do what's right."
The last two covers corroborate what I said about her treating (canon) classics with respect, and the song sandwiched between can be a little bit of a tearjerker for some, almost like her version of "I'll Be Home for Christmas."
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