A Sentimental Christmas
Kathy Troccoli · 1999
42 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Warm, soothing arrangements of holiday classics paired with Kathy Troccoli's heartfelt and emotive vocal delivery define this Christmas album.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
White Christmas — Troccoli's rendition of this classic features a lush arrangement that highlights her vocal warmth and emotional depth, setting a nostalgic tone for the album.
-
→
O Little Town of Bethlehem / Away in a Manger — This medley combines two beloved carols, allowing Troccoli to showcase both her vocal range and interpretive skill through gentle phrasing and reverent delivery.
-
→
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — Troccoli's interpretation brings a fresh yet tender approach to this standard, emphasizing themes of togetherness and warmth during the holiday season.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends holiday classics with heartfelt vocals, creating a soothing yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that create a warm atmosphere throughout the tracks.
- Kathy Troccoli's vocal delivery is emotive and often layered with harmonies, particularly in the choruses.
- Several tracks incorporate medleys, such as 'O Little Town of Bethlehem / Away in a Manger', blending melodies seamlessly.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 White Christmas 4:25
- 2 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 3:13
- 3 O Little Town of Bethlehem / Away in a Manger 2:44
- 4 Only Always 3:19
- 5 Winter Wonderland 3:18
- 6 What Child Is This? 3:43
- 7 Let It Snow 3:07
- 8 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:46
- 9 The Christmas Song 3:30
- 10 Sleigh Ride 3:46
- 11 Silent Night 4:32
- 12 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.