In a clever marketing strategy, Michael Buble (pronounced Boo-blay) has brought in his 2011 Christmas album in a new package with four new tracks in a deluxe special edition adding Christmas ditties like The Christmas song, Winter Wonderland, Frosty the Snowman featuring the Puppini Sisters and Silver Bells featuring Naturally 7.

The other highlights on this Canadian crooner’s album include White Christmas with fellow country music singer Shania Twain, Jingle Bells with the Puppini Sisters and a collaboration with Latin singing sensation Thalia joining the baritone voiced Buble on Feliz Navidad.

Coming to recent Christmas covers and you have the most famous of them all, Buble’s rocking version of All I want for Christmas is You followed by traditional songs like Holly Jolly Christmas, Blue Christmas, Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night and I'll be home for Christmas. One of the outstanding carols is the sensitive interpretation of Ave Maria and with Buble powerful voice it’s a piece to listen to. To prove his songwriting ability, Buble has penned just one track from the nineteen pieces and comes out with Cold December Night.

Rating: ****

Reviewed by Verus Ferreira