AMG Review of Bethlehem

Gina Boldman
All Music Guide

With the help of several R&B artists, including Boyz II Men and Claude McKnight from Take 6, Brian McKnight's Bethlehem is a joyful, romantic holiday album. Religious Christmas songs like "The First Noel," "Hail Mary," "Silent Night," and "Bethlehem Tonight" are mixed in with contemporary tracks such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Home for the Holidays," "Christmas Time Is Here," and "Christmas Eve with You." Overall, Bethlehem is a diverse collection of traditional and modern-day Christmas songs with something for everyone celebrating the season.