Christmas, with Love is a Christmas album and the fourth studio release by British singer Leona Lewis. Issued on 29 November 2013, it was released through Syco and RCA Records. The record combined original material with reinterpretations of familiar seasonal songs and represented Lewis's final project with those labels before she moved on to new contracts in 2015. A separate album-related entry can be found via the album page: album details.
Overview
The album presents a holiday-themed collection that mixes contemporary pop and R&B sensibilities with traditional Christmas motifs. Lewis's reputation for powerful, emotive vocals is applied to both upbeat, modern arrangements and slower, reverent performances. The production favors warm instrumentation and vocal layering intended to bring a festive but intimate atmosphere rather than a purely classical or gospel approach.
Composition and notable tracks
Rather than relying solely on standards, the record includes newly written material alongside seasonal interpretations. The most prominent original is the single "One More Sleep," an energetic, Motown-tinged song that has become associated with the modern seasonal pop repertoire and receives recurrent radio play each winter. Other tracks on the album balance celebratory numbers with quieter, contemplative pieces, showcasing contrasts in tempo and mood that are common on contemporary holiday albums.
Release, promotion and label transition
Released at the end of November to coincide with the holiday shopping and airplay season, the album was promoted through television appearances, seasonal performances and singles aimed at radio and streaming playlists. It was the last full-length release Lewis completed under her existing record agreements; in 2015 she signed with Island Records and Def Jam Recordings, marking a new phase in her recording career.
Reception and legacy
Critics and listeners generally noted Lewis's vocal strengths and the album's polished production. Responses ranged from appreciation for fresh holiday material to mixed views about the effort to modernize certain classics. Commercially, the record benefited from seasonal attention and the enduring popularity of its lead single, which helped the album maintain visibility during subsequent holiday seasons. For listeners seeking a blend of soulful singing and contemporary holiday pop, it remains a frequently recommended modern Christmas release.
Notable facts
- Combines original songs with interpretations of holiday standards.
- Contains the seasonal single "One More Sleep," often highlighted in year-end playlists.
- Marks Lewis's final album with Syco and RCA before signing to new labels.