''A Christmas of Love'' is the ninth studio album by American singer Keith Sweat. It was released by Sweat Shop Records and

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on November 20, 2007.

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found that "Sweat knows something about contemporary R&B, and his smooth loverman sound, with just a touch of light hip-hop flavor, is all over ''Christmas of Love'' ..With the exception of "

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," Sweat steers clear of traditional material, opting instead for narratives of romantic love placed in a holiday context such as "Be Your Santa Claus" and "Under the Tree." Sweat's singing sounds as good as it did in the '80s, and this disc should provide a soundtrack for lovers looking to generate a

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'' remarked that "tracks such as “Party Christmas” and “Be Your Santa Claus” create the impression that Christmas is just one more occasion for a boudoir workout."

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