A Ghetto Christmas Carol
XXXTentacion · 2017
9 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A bleak yet introspective blend of moody instrumentals and raw, confessional lyrics reflecting on despair and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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A GHETTO CHRISTMAS CAROL Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, combining existential reflections with a darkly festive backdrop that challenges typical holiday cheer.
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hate will never win — Here, the artist confronts feelings of hopelessness and societal strife, providing listeners with a cathartic release through its emotionally charged lyrics.
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UP LIKE AN INSOMNIAC (freestyle) — This freestyle showcases XXXTentacion’s lyrical dexterity and emotional vulnerability, offering an unfiltered glimpse into his psyche during moments of insomnia and anxiety.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends moody instrumentals with raw lyrics, showcasing XXXTentacion's evolution but remains brief and uneven.
What we noticed
- The EP opens with a title track that features layered vocal harmonies and a slow, melancholic instrumental backdrop.
- Each track varies in tempo, with 'hate will never win' introducing a more aggressive beat compared to the preceding song.
- The final track, 'Indecision', incorporates spoken word elements, creating a stark contrast to the musicality of earlier tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- raw reflections on personal struggles
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- urgent pacing that demands attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek upbeat, feel-good tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores vulnerable themes and a moody sound, diverging from earlier styles.
- Career context
- Released just days before his untimely death, A Ghetto Christmas Carol marked XXXTentacion's artistic evolution into more vulnerable themes following his commercial breakthrough with 17. This project showcases his willingness to explore deeper emotional landscapes, solidifying his impact in the SoundCloud rap scene while also hinting at the turmoil he faced personally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Peep· Juice WRLD· Trippie Redd
Tracklist
- 1 A GHETTO CHRISTMAS CAROL Start here 1:44
- 2 hate will never win 1:44
- 3 UP LIKE AN INSOMNIAC (freestyle) 2:31
- 4 Red Light! 1:05
- 5 Indecision 2:04
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