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2.5 out of 5 stars

Cher, DJ Play a Christmas Song [πŸ“·: Warner]Iconic singer and actress Cher falls a wee bit short of the mark on β€œDJ Play A Christmas Song,” the lead single from her 2023 holiday album, Christmas.

Writing brand-new, worthwhile holiday and Christmas songs is a tall task. Novelty songs truly have to be penned just right.  Cher, DJ Play a Christmas Song [πŸ“·: Warner]That is why many new songs penned for the holidays are meh at best, or worst – sus. πŸŽ™ Cher is an icon – NOBODY will dispute or take that away from her.  However, her new Christmas original, 🎡 β€œDJ Play A Christmas Song”, the promo single from her album, πŸ’Ώ Christmas (arrives October 20, 2023) is… a bit questionable. To be fair, Cher is 77 years old, so, the expectations aren’t through the roof – she proved herself long ago. Still, there’s a very slim chance that β€œDJ Play A Christmas Song” becomes your favorite holiday song …

Cher, Christmas [πŸ“·: Warner]Cher has plenty of talent in her corner on β€œDJ Play A Christmas Song.” It was written by 🎼✍ Leland (Brett McLaughlin), JHart, jesse saint john, Lionel Crasta, Mark Schick, and Sarah Hudson.  It was produced by πŸŽ› Mark Taylor, who concocts a familiar,  electro pop backdrop we’ve come to associate with Cher – rhythmic synths and a pounding dance beat. Despite talented individuals collaborating with the icon, β€œDJ Play A Christmas Song” falls short. The vocals sound sus.  There far too many effects, and I question the quality, particularly in the verses… To her credit, Cher serves up more powerful, potent vocals in the chorus. The songwriting comes from a good place – one of the necessity for joy in the most wonderful time of the year –  but still feels a bit  flimsy. There’s an abrupt key change prior to the final chorus. It would’ve been nice to have had there been more momentum leading up to the modulation or a transitional chord. Cher is and will always be an icon.  The collaborators working with her are talented. BUT, as for me, in the case of 🎡 β€œDJ Play A Christmas Song”, quoting the legendary Randy Jackson, it’s a NO from me dawg. Mid at best.

2.5 out of 5 stars


πŸŽ™ Cher β€’ πŸ’Ώ Christmas β€’ 🏷 Warner β€’ πŸ—“ 10.20.23

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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.