Holiday Seasoning is the third studio album by American entertainer Jimmy Fallon, released on November 1, 2024, by Republic Records. The track listing of the holiday album consists of 16 original tracks, including one New Year's Eve song, and features collaborations with the Jonas Brothers, Meghan Trainor, the Roots, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Will Ferrell, Chelsea Handler, Cara Delevingne, and Dolly Parton.[1]
| Holiday Seasoning | ||||
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| Released | November 1, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2024 | |||
| Length | 38:51 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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| Singles from Holiday Seasoning | ||||
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Background
editProduction on Holiday Seasoning started in 2021, after a suggestion from Michele Anthony of Universal Music Group prompted Fallon to record a holiday song.[1] "Chipmunks & Chestnuts" was the first song written for the project.[2] In December 2021, "It Was a... (Masked Christmas)" with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion was the first single released from the album. The song started out as an idea in August 2021 when Fallon was recording at Electric Lady Studios; his intention behind the track was to cheer people up during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, he approached Grande to sing the hook but didn't hear back until October; she then got in touch with Megan Thee Stallion to record the rap.[3]
Promotion
editThe album was announced on October 10, 2024, and released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.[4] Album-related merchandise was also released, including a Christmas sweater, a Christmas stocking, and oven mitts.[2] In addition, a gift box of holiday seasonings was launched, which includes a hot chocolate blend created in collaboration with Fallon and his two daughters.[5] Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, an accompanying holiday special, is scheduled to air on December 4, 2024, featuring a number of guests from the album.[2]
Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
In a three-star review, Marcy Donelson of AllMusic praised the affectionate "Holiday" and "Almost Too Early for Christmas", but doubted some of the songs would fit in with other holiday music, noting they could be used as background music.[6] Maria Sherman of the Associated Press included Holiday Seasoning on a list of 2024's best holiday albums.[7]
In the U.S., Holiday Seasoning debuted atop Billboard's Comedy Albums chart and at number 2 on the Top Holiday Albums chart, with almost 13,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, according to Luminate, becoming Fallon's second number-one on the former. In addition, the album debuted at number 3 on the Top Album Sales chart and number 9 on the Vinyl Albums chart, with nearly 12,000 copies sold.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Christmas Ding Dong" |
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| 1:16 |
| 2. | "Holiday" (with Jonas Brothers) | Ido Zmishlany | 3:03 | |
| 3. | "Hey Rudy" (with the Roots) |
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| 2:40 |
| 4. | "Wrap Me Up" (with Meghan Trainor) |
| Stone | 2:28 |
| 5. | "You'll Be There" (with Justin Timberlake) |
| Zmishlany | 3:21 |
| 6. | "It Was a... (Masked Christmas)" (with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion) |
| Zmishlany | 3:00 |
| 7. | "How You Know It's Christmastime" |
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| 2:15 |
| 8. | "New Year's Eve Polka (5-4-3-2-1)" (with "Weird Al" Yankovic) |
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| 1:42 |
| 9. | "Chipmunks & Chestnuts" |
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| 2:30 |
| 10. | "One Glove" (with Will Ferrell) |
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| 2:35 |
| 11. | "Merry Happy Christmas" (with Chelsea Handler) |
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| 2:32 |
| 12. | "Coquito" |
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| 1:17 |
| 13. | "Hallmark Movie" (with Cara Delevingne) |
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| 1:42 |
| 14. | "Weird Cousin" |
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| 2:09 |
| 15. | "Thanksgiving Eve" |
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| 3:13 |
| 16. | "Almost Too Early for Christmas" (with Dolly Parton) |
| Zmishlany | 3:03 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[9] | 84 |
| US Top Comedy Albums (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| US Top Holiday Albums (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
References
edit- ^ a b Miller, Liz Shannon (November 1, 2024). "6 Holiday Music Albums Jimmy Fallon Thinks Everyone Should Own". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Rudolph, Christopher (October 24, 2024). "Jimmy Fallon Just Shared Exciting News About His Holiday Seasoning Album". NBC. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Gamboa, Glenn (December 7, 2024). "Fallon teams with Grande, Megan Thee Stallion for holidays". Associated Press. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (October 10, 2024). "Jimmy Fallon Announces Festive 'Holiday Seasoning' Album". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Collection". The Spice House. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Donelson, Marcy. "Holiday Seasoning - Jimmy Fallon". AllMusic. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Sherman, Maria (November 21, 2024). "'Tis the season for holiday albums, from Jennifer Hudson to Toby Keith and Jimmy Fallon". Associated Press. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (November 11, 2024). "Jimmy Fallon Jingles Onto Billboard Charts With Festive New 'Holiday Seasoning' Album". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jimmy Fallon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jimmy Fallon Chart History (Top Comedy Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jimmy Fallon Chart History (Holiday Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2024.