LABEL: Merge Records
VINYL RELEASE DATE: 10/30/2012
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 2012
VARIANT: Black Vinyl LP

Vinyl LP pressing. 2012 holiday themed album from the Everything But the Girl vocalist. With one definite standard on the album, Tinsel & Lights is made up of modern holiday and winter-themed songs composed by artists like Randy Newman, Ron Sexsmith, Jack White and others. Produced by Ewan Pearson, Tinsel and Lights features Tracey's rich vocals and contributions on guitar and piano. Her longtime partner, Ben Watt guests on guitar and piano on several tracks. Leo Taylor (Adele, Hot Chip) plays drums, Steve Pearce, who played on Everything But the Girl's feted album, Idlewild, is on bass, while Pearson adds signature synths and electronics. Three tracks include orchestral arrangements by Nick Ingman.