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. Country Weekly
    Nov 14, 2013
    100
    Wrapped in Red is a stylistic maverick, for sure, but the original tunes are worthy of sitting next to the standards, and when Kelly sings, it’s like Christmas all year round.
  2. Boston Globe
    Nov 1, 2013
    70
    Wrapped in Red should prove a welcome gift to fans of the powerful pop star as Kelly Clarkson mixes classic carols and hymns with several originals co-written by the singer.
  3. AllMusic
    Nov 1, 2013
    70
    Perhaps the concept and execution are conventional, but even in this utterly expected setting, Clarkson retains her fiery, individual spirit, and that's what makes Wrapped in Red appealing: to the letter, it delivers what it promises.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Nov 1, 2013
    70
    Any of these, as well as the retro title track, would make welcome additions to shopping-mall playlists, but it's the album's lead single, "Underneath the Tree," which recalls Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in theme, tone, and structure, that's likely to become Clarkson's very own contemporary standard.

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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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