Wrapped in Red
by Kelly Clarkson
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2013
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. The Guardian
    Dec 2, 2013
    60
    Clarkson takes the view that Christmas is as much about wistfulness and unfulfilled wishes as it is unbridled joy.
  2. PopMatters
    Nov 1, 2013
    60
    Maybe Clarkson’s a bit too eager to prove she can still wail out the money notes, and maybe the dearth of edge will disappoint those of us who love “Addicted” and “Hole”. But Wrapped in Red doesn’t need edge; it’s just dynamic and varied enough to be satisfying.

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 113
  3. Negative: 43 out of 113
  1. HospitalBryant
    Sep 9, 2017
    0
    To be honest with you, I'm starting to think that receiving a lump of coal for Christmas is less torturous than hear a single Kelly ClarksonTo be honest with you, I'm starting to think that receiving a lump of coal for Christmas is less torturous than hear a single Kelly Clarkson song ever again in my whole entire life.… Full Review »
  2. jrackem
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    Kelly's best ever. Reminds us of why we voted for the singer on Idol. Best producers, incredible production, fantastic selection of songs-Kelly's best ever. Reminds us of why we voted for the singer on Idol. Best producers, incredible production, fantastic selection of songs- remaining eclectic while showing renditions of the classics like we've never heard before. Even the original songs sound better than any filler track you'd hear on the standard album. So pleasing. The ruby in Kelly's library.… Full Review »
  3. paulorodrigocs
    Jan 3, 2014
    10
    Her favorite album, but also one of the best Christmas album ever. Her voice sounds like an angel on Earth bringing peace to everyone. KellyHer favorite album, but also one of the best Christmas album ever. Her voice sounds like an angel on Earth bringing peace to everyone. Kelly definitely shows why she is the original American Idol and has the most solid career we've ever seen of one contestant whose won a reality show.… Full Review »
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