In 2012, Tracey Thorn followed her acclaimed 2010 album Love and Its Opposite with a brand-new Christmas album featuring ten seasonal cover versions, two new original tracks, and Green from Scritti Politti.

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. The LP version includes Tracey’s rendition of “25th December,” originally written and sung by Ben Watt on Everything But The Girl’s 1994 album Amplified Heart.