Pentatonix The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones is the new original album from PENTATONIX, and the follow up from their 2015 self-titled original album that reached #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and is certified GOLD! The Lucky Ones takes fans through an emotional journey in healing, reflection, and self-acceptance, taking absolutely nothing for granted. Produced by Matthew Koma, the album weaves subtle production elements throughout the intricate and lush vocal arrangements the quintet is famous for. All songs are co-written by members of PENTATONIX, along with Jon Bellion, Ross Golan, Johan Carlsson, Matthew Koma, Wrabel, Lindy Robbins and Stuart Crichton.

Following an album of originals (The Lucky Ones) and the holiday LP Evergreen, both released in 2021, Pentatonix turn out another dedicated Christmas set, Holidays Around the World, their sixth career seasonal album. Despite its name, it's loaded with traditional carols and English-language classics spanning "Jingle Bells" and "Last Christmas," however, its diverse list of guest performers include Congolese gospel singer Grace Lokwa ("Love Came on Christmas [Joy to the World x Kumama Papa])," Lebanese singer/actress Hiba Tawaji ("Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"), Filipino crossover star Lea Salonga ("Christmas in Our Hearts"), and J-pop duo Hikakin & Seikin, among others. Fellow American Meghan Trainor kicks things off with the cheerful "Kid on Christmas," one of the album's three original songs. The other new songs, the wistful "Star on Top" and power ballad "Prayers for This World," are performed by the a cappella group alone.