A Christmas Treasure
Julie Andrews · 1967
42 min · 14 tracks
A warm collection of traditional carols, buoyed by Andrews' rich, emotive voice and lush orchestral arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Joy to the World — This opening track captures the joyful spirit of the season with a jubilant arrangement that highlights Andrews' powerful vocals and sets a festive tone for the album.
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Oh Little Town of Bethlehem — Andrews delivers a poignant rendition that emphasizes the song's reflective nature, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion through simplicity.
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen — This track stands out for its lively tempo and Andrews' rich harmonies, creating an uplifting atmosphere that contrasts with more solemn carols on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Andrews' warm vocals and orchestral backing create a pleasant holiday atmosphere, though it lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Andrews' vocal delivery, enhancing the traditional carols.
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with no significant tempo shifts throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady festive ambiance throughout
- nostalgic warmth for gatherings
- gentle background for holiday cheer
- sing-along favorites with family
- cozy evening reflections by fire
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer modern sounds and styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1967, Julie Andrews was transitioning from her film career into music, following the massive success of 'The Sound of Music' in 1965. 'A Christmas Treasure' was her first holiday album and showcased her vocal prowess in a genre that emphasized her classical training and charm.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Barbra Streisand· Bette Midler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joy to the World 2:59
- 2 Irish Carol 3:22
- 3 Oh Little Town of Bethlehem 2:48
- 4 Deck the Halls 2:29
- 5 Angels from the Realms of Glory 2:35
- 6 The Lamb of God 3:30
- 7 Away in a Manger 3:35
- 8 Sunny Bank (I Saw Three Ships) 2:32
- 9 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 3:18
- 10 Greensleeves (What Child is This?) 3:09
- 11 The Bells of Christmas 3:04
- 12 God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen 3:08
- 13 Wexford Carol 3:18
- 14 Jingle Bells 3:03
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