Blue Christmas...Duh
 | This article may require copy editing for some of the "critical reception" is from high school blogs.. (August 2026) |
| Blue Christmas...Duh | ||||
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| Released | November 1, 2024 | |||
| Length | 10:06 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
| Producer | Kristian Bush | |||
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Blue Christmas...Duh is the second extended play (EP) and first Christmas themed record by American singer Megan Moroney. It was released through Sony on November 1, 2024.[1]
Background
[edit]Moroney announced Blue Christmas...Duh on October 31, 2024, with a surprise release the next day.[2][3][4] The extended play features two original songs, "All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy" and "Christmas Morning", written by Moroney, Ben Williams, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Micah Carpenter, as well as a cover of "Blue Christmas".[5] All three tracks were produced by Kristian Bush.
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [6] |
| Album of the Year | 73/100[7] |
| Sound in Review |  [8] |
Clementine Behelfer of Three Penny Press called the EP another no-skip project from Moroney, while also stating her music is "good-quality and true-to-her-roots songs that hit the spot every time."[9] Amity Hereweard from Chalked Up Reviews stated Moroney created a glimpse of the holiday season while experiencing a full spectrum of emotions. They further state she "showcases the versatility of her talent and the depths of her emotional expression."[10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy" |
| Kristian Bush | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Christmas Morning" |
| Bush | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Blue Christmas" |
| Bush | 2:31 |
| Total length: | 10:06 | |||
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]
Musicians
[edit]- Megan Moroney – lead vocals (all tracks), background vocals (1–2)
- Justin Schipper – acoustic guitar (1), steel guitar (all tracks)
- Ted Pecchio – bass (all tracks)
- Travis McNabb – drums (all tracks), percussion (all tracks)
- John Osbourne – electric guitar (all tracks)
- Larry Franklin – fiddle (1)
- Brandon Bush – organ (3), piano (all tracks), programming (1), synthesizer (2)
- Justin Niebank – programming (all tracks)
- Kristian Bush – acoustic guitar (2), mandolin (2)
Technical
[edit]- Nathan Dantzler – mastering (all tracks)
- Drew Bollman – mixing engineer (all tracks), recording engineer (all tracks)
- Justin Niebank – mixing engineer (all tracks)
- Luke Campolieta – recording engineer (all tracks), vocal engineer (1–2)
- Maddie Harmon – recording engineer (1–2)
- Harrison Tate – assistant engineer (all tracks)
- Jordan Reed – assistant engineer (all tracks)
References
[edit]- ↑ "MEGAN MORONEY RELEASES HER NEW EP "BLUE CHRISTMAS…DUH" – Sony Music Nashville". prep.sonymusicnashville.com. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Humphrey·News, Jack (October 31, 2024). "Megan Moroney Announces New Christmas EP". Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Mower, Maxim. "Megan Moroney Unveils Three-Song 'Blue Christmas ...duh' Project | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Young, Casey (November 1, 2024). "Megan Moroney Gets In The Holiday Spirit With New EP, 'Blue Christmas …Duh' | Whiskey Riff". Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (November 1, 2024). "Megan Moroney Gets In The Holiday Spirit With New 'Blue Christmas...Duh' EP". MusicRow.com. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Andre, Joshua (December 29, 2024). "MEGAN MORONEY – BLUE CHRISTMAS…DUH (SINGLE)". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Megan Moroney - Blue Christmas ...duh". Album of the Year. November 1, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Smith, Shannon (November 5, 2024). "Megan Moroney : Blue Christmas… duh Review". Sound in Review. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Behelfer, Clementine. ""Blue Christmas… Duh" album review". Three Penny Press. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Hereweard, Amity (November 25, 2024). "Megan Moroney, Blue Christmas…Duh Review - Chalked Up Reviews". Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Megan Moroney – Blue Christmas...Duh". Apple Music. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Megan Moroney - Blue Christmas ...duh, November 1, 2024, retrieved August 15, 2026