The Season is a Christmas album and the fourth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Steve Perry. It was released on November 5, 2021, by Fantasy Records.
It debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart.
A Digital Deluxe Edition with 2 additional songs was released on October 28, 2022.
A third version, titled The Season 3, and released on Dark Horse Records on November 8, 2024, includes 6 new songs.
Critical reception Louder gave the album two and a half stars, saying, "if you’re hoping to hear any trace of the rock stylings that made Perry famous, then it’s probably best skip this gooey, Buble-esque affair."
RIFF Magazine said, "Does the world need a Steve Perry Christmas record? Beyond the shadow of any human doubt … no. It doesn’t."
Track listing
Personnel Credits for The Season adapted from liner notes.(2021). "The Season liner notes". In The Season [CD booklet]. Fantasy.
Musicians Steve Perry – lead and backing vocals Dallas Kruse – piano, bass, synth, backing vocals Vinnie Colaiuta – drums
Technical Steve Perry – additional orchestration, mixing Dallas Kruse – drum programming Thom Flowers – engineering, mixing, co-production Adam Ayan – mastering Jeff Wack – artwork, design
Charts Chart (2021)PeakpositionUnited States Billboard Top Holiday Albums 4United States Billboard Top Album Sales 6United States Billboard Independent Albums16United States Billboard Top Vinyl Albums 21United States Billboard 200 80
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