A Los Campesinos! Christmas
Los Campesinos! · 2014
24 min · 6 tracks · indie pop
A playful and eclectic collection of indie pop carols infused with wit and melancholy, echoing the spirit of Christmas through a unique lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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When Christmas Comes — This opening track encapsulates the album's spirit with its catchy melody and witty lyrics about the pressures of the holiday season, setting an engaging tone.
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The Holly & The Ivy — Their interpretation of this classic carol showcases the band's ability to blend traditional elements with modern indie sensibilities, creating a fresh yet familiar sound.
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Lonely This Christmas — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of loneliness during the holidays, combining heartfelt lyrics with a memorable chorus that captures bittersweet emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album creatively blends indie pop with holiday themes, showcasing clever songwriting and varied instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The pacing varies significantly; tracks like 'When Christmas Comes' are upbeat, while others like 'Lonely This Christmas' slow down to evoke introspection.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- festive sing-alongs with friends
- short bursts of holiday cheer
- whimsical reflections on christmas
- witty lyrics for lighthearted moods
Maybe skip if you
- serious, somber thematic explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A unique holiday EP that showcases the band's playful take on Christmas, not a mainstream entry.
- Career context
- By 2014, Los Campesinos! had established themselves as a beloved indie pop band with several albums under their belt, including their breakthrough 'Hold On Now, Youngster...' from 2008. 'A Los Campesinos! Christmas' marks their first holiday-themed release, showcasing their signature blend of earnestness and humor while continuing to evolve their sound within the festive music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart· Tigers Jaw· Frightened Rabbit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When Christmas Comes 3:51
- 2 A Doe to a Deer 4:03
- 3 The Holly & The Ivy 4:56
- 4 Kindle a Flame in Her Heart 4:03
- 5 The Trains Don’t Run (It’s Christmas Day) 2:50
- 6 Lonely This Christmas 4:54
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