The Christmas Album (Human Nature album)


The Christmas Album is the tenth studio album and first Christmas album by Australian pop vocal group Human Nature, released in November 2013.
The album was re-released with four additional tracks in November 2015.

Background

The album was recorded in Los Angeles and Las Vegas and features cover version of successful Christmas songs such as "White Christmas", "Winter Wonderland" and a medley consisting of "Silent Night" mixed with "O Holy Night". The Christmas Album includes two duets; one with Australian singer Jessica Mauboy and the other with Smokey Robinson. The album was supported by a national tour in December 2013, accompanied by a 16-piece band.

Music videos

Human Nature released 6 music videos via their Vevo account throughout November and December 2013.
"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" featuring Delta Goodrem was released in November 2015, to support the deluxe edition of the album.
YearDateTitle
201319 November"Christmas Baby Please Come Home"
201321 November"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"
201328 November"Winter Wonderland"
20131 December"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
20133 December"Silent Night"
20135 December"White Christmas"
201512 November"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow"

Critical reception

Andrew Le of Renowned for Sound gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying that the tone is generally upbeat and "soulful vocals with retro touches and rich, heavenly harmonies are what Human Nature do best".

Track listing

Tour

Human Nature announced a 10-day Australian tour to promote the album, commencing in Melbourne on 5 December 2013.
DateLocationVenue
5-8 December 2013MelbourneThe Palms at Crown
13-14 December 2013Gold CoastJupiter Theatre
17-18 December 2013SydneyThe State Theatre
19 December 2013AdelaideFestival Hall
20 December 2013PerthThe Perth Zoo

Charts

The album debuted on the Australian ARIA charts at number 12 and climbed three spots to 9 the following week and was certified Platinum. In the third week, it climbed another three spots to number 6. It peaked at number 4 in its fifth week.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Decade-end charts

Sales and certifications