Get For Christmas

Bieber sounds convincingly romantic on the album's opener, "The Only Thing I Ever Get For Christmas."Bieber's voice has deepened, and the bubble gum sound has given way to a more mature, soulful sound. And on the soulful upbeat groove "Fa La La," with guests Boyz II Men, he sounds almost — dare we say it? — sexy.


                    But before we venture into Mariah Yeater territory, let's focus on some of the other songs on the album. He joins Mariah Carey on her holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You"; enlists mentor Usher on a charming rendition of "The Christmas Song"; the Band Perry for a powerful "Home This Christmas";and gets funky with Busta Rhymes on a hip-hop version of "Little Drummer Boy" (here simply called "Drummer Boy"), as both trade rap verses.


Even if you don't have kids, "Under the Mistletoe" should be under your Christmas tree.Bieber breathes new life into old standbys, and offers up new songs that have the potential to become future classics.