CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show

• Girls Aloud "Christmas 'Round At Ours" - Pop Perfection for the Holidays?

  Originally released in 2005 as a bonus disc to Chemistry, Girls Aloud’s holiday collection "Christmas 'Round At Ours" has officially been reissued for the first time in 2025 as a standalone album - on red vinyl, CD, and streaming.In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole review the full album, from festive originals like "Not Tonight Santa", "Count the Days", and "I Wanna Kiss You So (Christmas in a Nutshell)" to classic Christmas covers including "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" and "Jingle Bell Rock". We discuss the vocals, production, songwriting, and legacy of this fan-favorite release and whether it deserves a spot among the best pop Christmas albums.0:00 - Intro1:12 - Album Info2:12 - Album Cover4:21 - “Christmas ‘Round At Ours”8:58 - “Merry Xmas Everybody”12:40 - “Not Tonight Santa”17:33 - “Jingle Bell Rock”22:25 - “Count The Days”28:03 - “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday”32:28 - “I Wanna Kiss You So (Christmas in a Nutshell)”36:43 - “White Christmas”40:48 - Cut or Keep42:55 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Not Tonight Santa” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm6lZ7pvj5M&pp=ygUdZ2lybHMgYWxvdWQgbm90IHRvbmlnaHQgc2FudGE%3D“Jingle Bell Rock” Live at Christmas Mania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQFRR4Zs-m4&pp=ygUcZ2lybHMgYWxvdWQgamluZ2xlIGJlbGwgcm9ja9IHCQkVCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D“I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” Live at Christmas Mania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwpt4Fjyjas

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• "Kylie Christmas" - A Modern Christmas Classic?

  In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole unwrap "Kylie Christmas" - the original 2015 holiday album from Kylie Minogue, packed with festive covers, cozy originals, and guest appearances from Iggy Pop, Frank Sinatra, and James Corden.We dive into the vocals, production, arrangements, and full camp appeal, asking: does this album earn its place among modern pop holiday staples? From "Every Day’s Like Christmas" to "Santa Baby", we explore what makes Kylie’s first Christmas album a stylish seasonal statement.All of our Kylie episodes!: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd_MfDbJG3bZY3ePJP5rlhvh6P6moLVwy&si=mOAYI3jc-0CcKmupJoin us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:13 - “Kylie Christmas” Album Info2:11 - Album Cover5:01 - “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”9:06 - “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” feat. Frank Sinatra15:24 - “Winter Wonderland”18:00 - “Christmas Wrapping” with Iggy Pop23:28 - “Only You” with James Corden28:16 - “I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter”31:43 - “Every Day’s Like Christmas”37:41 - “Let It Snow”41:36 - “White December”46:42 - “2000 Miles”50:54 - “Santa Baby”54:59 - “Christmas Isn’t Christmas ’Til You Get Here”59:01 - “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”1:03:33 - Cut or Keep1:06:52 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:A Kylie Christmas Live from the Royal Albert Hall 2015 https://youtu.be/nGHmcBeIdFA?si=TQlkV8aZJJV2dc0Z“It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Studio Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pPpxsbqxR8&pp=ygUla3lsaWUgbW9zdCB3b25kZXJmdWwgdGltZSBvZiB0aGUgeWVhcg%3D%3D “Winter Wonderland” Live at the Graham Norton Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLjpFvZQkxE&pp=ygUXa3lsaWUgd2ludGVyIHdvbmRlcmxhbmQ%3D “Only You” Official Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=107C8PMY8cM&pp=ygUOa3lsaWUgb25seSB5b3XSBwkJFQoBhyohjO8%3D “Only You” Live with M. Pokora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn6LsKITt7Y&pp=ygUOa3lsaWUgb25seSB5b3U%3D“I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter” Live at Strictly Come Dancing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVIGP7fl1Bs&pp=ygUba3lsaWUgd2FybSB0aGlzIHdpbnRlciBsaXZl“Every Day’s Like Christmas” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f37t3m7W-NA&pp=ygUPa3lsaWUgY2hyaXN0bWFz “Let It Snow” Live at Rockefeller Center 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVty8b0jX3M&pp=ygURa3lsaWUgbGV0IGl0IHNub3c%3D “Santa Baby” Live at TOTP 2000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYgU7M4ptrc&pp=ygUQa3lsaWUgc2FudGEgYmFieQ%3D%3D “Christmas Isn’t Christmas ’Til You Get Here” Studio Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9V4sGPWci0&pp=ygUwa3lsaWUgY2hyaXN0bWFzIGlzbid0IGNocmlzdG1hcyB0aWwgeW91IGdldCBoZXJl

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• Niall Horan "Flicker" - The Best 1D Debut You Slept On?

  When Niall Horan released his debut solo album Flicker in 2017, many didn’t expect the quiet, guitar-playing Irish member of One Direction to deliver one of the strongest post-1D projects - but he just might have.In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole revisit Flicker to explore how Niall leaned into folk-pop, soft rock, and singer-songwriter influences to create a surprisingly cohesive and emotionally resonant debut. We dig into the production, lyrics, and standout tracks like "This Town", "Slow Hands", and "Too Much to Ask", and ask: did Niall find his lane better than some of his louder bandmates?Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:28 - "Flicker" Album Info2:43 - Album Cover4:27 - "On The Loose"11:40 - "This Town"15:51 - "Seeing Blind"20:36 - "Slow Hands"24:50 - "Too Much To Ask"29:24 - "Paper Houses"33:32 - "Since We're Alone"37:22 - "Flicker"43:05 - "Fire Away"46:13 - "You And Me"51:49 - Cut or Keep52:56 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences: “On The Loose” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk99OKNE_Ro&pp=ygUYbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gb24gdGhlIGxvb3Nl“This Town” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBlfyYHu80&pp=ygUVbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gdGhzaSB0b3du “Seeing Blind’ Official Acoustic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKbl19xeSIQ&pp=ygUYbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gc2VlaW5nIGJsaW5k0gcJCQMKAYcqIYzv “Slow Hands” Live from Madison Square Garden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_NO5PzMy6E&pp=ygUWbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gc2xvdyBoYW5kcw%3D%3D “Too Much To Ask” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljXSjIph5ZM&pp=ygUbbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gdG9vIG11Y2ggdG8gYXNr “Flicker” Live on the Today Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSdwMBbfyg4&pp=ygUTbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gZmxpY2tlcg%3D%3D “Fire Away” Live with the RTE Concert Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxu7rJKVgkQ&pp=ygUVbmlhbGwgaG9yYW4gZmlyZSBhd2F5

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• Danity Kane’s Debut Album - One of the Best from Reality TV?

  Born from MTV’s Making the Band, Danity Kane could’ve been just another short-lived reality TV group - but their 2006 self-titled debut proved they were much more than a pop experiment. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole revisit the Danity Kane album to see if it truly ranks among the best reality show-born releases. We dive into the vocals, production, and standout tracks like "Show Stopper", "Ride for You", and "Sleep On It", and explore why this album still holds up nearly two decades later. With sleek R&B-pop, tight harmonies, and actual artistic direction (yes, even with Diddy in the mix), did Danity Kane deliver one of the strongest girl group debuts of the 2000s?Reaction to the Untold Chapter Tour Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKW3Vohuc0wJoin us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro3:39 - "Danity Kane" Album Info4:49 - Album Cover8:15 - "One Shot"12:33 - "Heartbreaker"17:08 - "Want It"22:43 - "Right Now"29:09 - "Show Stopper"37:58 - "Hold Me Down"43:38 - "Come Over (Interlude)"46:45 - "Ooh Ahh"50:04 - "Press Pause"53:40 - "Ain't True (Interlude)"55:33 - "Ride For You"1:04:27 - "Touching My Body"1:08:51 - "Back Up"1:13:13 - "Stay With Me"1:18:54 - "Sleep On It"1:23:43 - Cut or Keep1:26:07 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“One Shot” Live at Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbdiLa2ecNg&pp=ygUUZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgb25lIHNob3TSBwkJAwoBhyohjO8%3Dc “Want It” Live at Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wklK4qeuoYU&pp=ygUTZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgd2FudCBpdA%3D%3D “Right Now” Live at Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gmyiscXrb8&pp=ygUVZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgcmlnaHQgbm93“Show Stopper” feat. Yung Joc MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO6J_UgmGxA&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2hvd3N0b3BwZXI%3D“Show Stopper” Live at CD:USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyMsNsD0bSY&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2hvd3N0b3BwZXI%3D “Hold Me Down” Studio Session from Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92sgnSjljkA&t=16s&pp=ygUYZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgaG9sZCBtZSBkb3du DK3 - “Hold Me Down” Live at Irving Plaza 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvF5pmsfHzM&pp=ygUYZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgaG9sZCBtZSBkb3du “Ride For You” MV https://youtu.be/B8oeumqqFAM?si=TbSVxl5d9IQibAcr “Ride For You” Live on the Tyra Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqgPnB7PY7o&pp=ygUYZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgcmlkZSBmb3IgeW91 “Touching My Body” on Making The Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--5sM73Ux94&pp=ygUbZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgdG91Y2hpbmcgbXlib2R5 “Sleep On It” Studio Session from Making the Band 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH-1o9k6p_U&t=233s&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2xlZXAgb24gaXQ%3D DK4 - “Sleep On It” Live at House of Blues LA #DKLA 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neYKZR3EL_s&pp=ygUXZGFuaXR5IGthbmUgc2xlZXAgb24gaXQ%3D

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• &TEAM "Back to Life" - Did They Deliver With Their Korean Debut?

  It’s a major milestone for HYBE’s Japanese-based boy group &TEAM - their long-awaited Korean debut is finally here. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole review "Back to Life", the group’s new mini album and first official step into the Korean market.We dive into the production, vocals, visuals, and overall artistic direction. With tracks like the title track "Back to Life" and the emotional "Heartbreak Time Machine", does this release live up to the potential fans have been waiting for?Let’s talk evolution, ambition, and whether &TEAM are ready to rise to the top of K-Pop’s next generation.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:07 - "Back to Life" Album Info1:47 - Album Cover3:30 - "Back to Life"15:20 - "Lunatic"22:11 - "MISMATCH"29:40 - "Rush"35:03 - "Heartbreak Time Machine"41:01 - "Who am I"47:57 - Cut or Keep50:55 - Final Thoughts & Overall RatingReferences:“Back to Life” MV https://youtu.be/KqE0P1qMtQg?si=chwWh1-FaiaFUex0 “Back to Life” Live on THE SHOW 251104 https://youtu.be/L_-gGvyXUnU?si=4_0bXF8qMHezAxir“Lunatic” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA50bjt4JIk&pp=ygUNJnRlYW0gbHVuYXRpYw%3D%3D “Lunatic” Live on THE SHOW 251104 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edtuzRbdlRo&pp=ygUNJnRlYW0gbHVuYXRpYw%3D%3D “MISMATCH” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKB9JJtohTg&pp=ygUOJnRlYW0gbWlzbWF0Y2g%3D “Heartbreak Time Machine” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hxZuH9t2xk&pp=ygUdJnRlYW0gaGVhcnRicmVhayB0aW1lIG1hY2hpbmU%3D

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