Under the Mistletoe
by Justin Bieber
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2011
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Oct 31, 2011
    60
    Bieber definitely sounds more enthused by the original songs--some of which resemble everyday numbers with patched-on seasonal references--and a cover of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (featuring Carey herself). The versions of holiday staples are pulled off with varying results.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 8, 2011
    58
    The Biebs' gentle set of gentile carols on Under the Mistletoe isn't coal-lump bad; it's more like a dorky sweater from Nana with a 20 in the pocket.
  3. The Guardian
    Dec 8, 2011
    40
    The guests are the album's saving grace.
  5. The New York Times
    Dec 6, 2011
    50
    Mr. Bieber hasn't ever sounded this good. But even Mr. Harrell can't place Mr. Bieber on equal footing with some of his more accomplished guests

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User Score
4.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 368 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 139 out of 368
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 368
  3. Negative: 213 out of 368
  1. KellyCEfron
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This album is nothing more the My World 3.0 The Christmas Edition with some of the worst vocal work I've ever heard. The only thing that savesThis album is nothing more the My World 3.0 The Christmas Edition with some of the worst vocal work I've ever heard. The only thing that saves this album at times are the featured artist like Boyz II Men. The one good song would have to be Fa La La, and it's only good if you take out Bieber's god awful vocals, and his white boy rapping on Drummer Boy is just unforgivable… Full Review »
  2. aaronpaul121
    Oct 1, 2012
    0
    Another awful album from Bieber............definitely one of the worst Christmas albums to date..............
  3. LanaEllithorn
    Jun 27, 2012
    10
    A great album, well produced with a mix of classics which have been switched around and some originals such as the ever popular 'Mistletoe'.A great album, well produced with a mix of classics which have been switched around and some originals such as the ever popular 'Mistletoe'. Justins newest album 'Believe' is a step up from this, i'd give that a 10/10 as well. Hes going no where but up.… Full Review »
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