The Season | ||||
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Released | November 5, 2021 [1] | |||
Recorded | 2021 | |||
Studio | Lovebox Studios (Hollywood) | |||
Genre | Christmas | |||
Length | 25:35 (standard edition) 32:46 (deluxe edition) | |||
Label | Fantasy | |||
Producer |
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The Season is a Christmas album and the fourth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Steve Perry. It was released on November 5, 2021, by Fantasy Records.
It debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart. [2]
A Digital Deluxe Edition with 2 additional songs was released on October 28, 2022. [3]
Louder gave the album two and a half stars, saying, "if you’re hoping to hear any trace of the rock stylings that made Perry famous, then it’s probably best skip this gooey, Buble-esque affair." [4]
RIFF Magazine said, "Does the world need a Steve Perry Christmas record? Beyond the shadow of any human doubt … no. It doesn’t." [5]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Christmas Song" | 3:31 |
2. | "I'll Be Home for Christmas" | 2:46 |
3. | "Auld Lang Syne" | 2:06 |
4. | "Winter Wonderland" | 3:19 |
5. | "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" | 3:56 |
6. | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" | 3:02 |
7. | "Silver Bells" | 5:03 |
8. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | 1:55 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Maybe This Year" | 3:37 |
2. | "This Christmas" | 3:34 |
3. | "The Christmas Song" | 3:31 |
4. | "I'll Be Home for Christmas" | 2:46 |
5. | "Auld Lang Syne" | 2:06 |
6. | "Winter Wonderland" | 3:19 |
7. | "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" | 3:56 |
8. | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" | 3:02 |
9. | "Silver Bells" | 5:03 |
10. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | 1:55 |
Credits for The Season adapted from liner notes. [6]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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United States Billboard Top Holiday Albums [7] | 4 |
United States Billboard Top Album Sales [7] | 6 |
United States Billboard Independent Albums [7] | 16 |
United States Billboard Top Vinyl Albums [7] | 21 |
United States Billboard 200 [7] | 80 |
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