Released November 11, 1988 My Gift to You
(1988) All True Man
(1991) Release date 11 November 1988 Label Tabu Records | Length 42:28 Artist Alexander O'Neal Producer Tom Cartwright | |
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Genres Christmas music, Soul music, Rhythm and blues, Funk Similar Alexander O'Neal albums, Christmas music albums | ||
My Gift to You is the first and only Christmas album by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It was originally released in 1988, on the label Tabu.
Contents
On release, the album was received favorably by the majority of music critics. However it wasn't very successful peaking at No. 149 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 54 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album only launched one charting single in the UK. "The Christmas Song"/"Thank You for a Good Year" which peaked at No. 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
Critical reception
In a retrospective review, Jason Ankeny of AllMusic gave the album three out of five stars and wrote that "My Gift to You is plainly a product of its era, complete with thick synthesizers and programmed rhythms, and is best enjoyed by listeners still hoping Santa brings them acid-washed jeans and Members Only jackets regardless of the year in question."
Track listing
All tracks written by James Harris and Terry Lewis, except where noted.
Chart performance
Songs
1My Gift to You4:23
2Sleigh Ride6:00
3Our First Christmas5:34