Released 10 years ago this October
Behold – A Christmas Collection
Lauren Daigle · 2016
39 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A soulful blend of classic holiday tunes reimagined with rich vocals and contemporary arrangements that radiate warmth and joy.
Top tracks — play these first
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O Holy Night — This track showcases Daigle's powerhouse vocals and emotional delivery, elevating the traditional hymn into a hauntingly beautiful rendition that resonates deeply during the holiday season.
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What Child Is This — Daigle's interpretation blends a contemporary sound with reverent lyricism, highlighting her ability to connect faith with festive spirit through a modern lens.
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Light of the World (Behold version) — Offering an original song alongside classic covers, this track encapsulates the album's theme of hope and illumination, affirming Daigle’s artistic identity beyond traditional carols.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album reinterprets holiday classics with a contemporary touch but remains within familiar territory.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with the exception of 'O Holy Night,' which builds to a powerful climax.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady holiday spirit immersion
- soulful warmth for gatherings
- contemplative moments by the fire
- gentle sing-alongs with family
- uplifting background for festivities
Maybe skip if you
- need for high-energy tracks
- prefer modern, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 21, 2016, 'Behold – A Christmas Collection' marked Lauren Daigle's first holiday album following her breakthrough debut album, 'How Can It Be,' which had established her as a prominent voice in contemporary Christian music. At this point in her career, Daigle was riding high on critical acclaim and commercial success, setting the stage for her continued rise in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kari Jobe· Chris Tomlin· Casting Crowns
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jingle Bells 1:49
- 2 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4:27
- 3 What Child Is This 3:15
- 4 White Christmas 3:47
- 5 O Come All Ye Faithful 4:26
- 6 Light of the World (Behold version) 4:40
- 7 Christmas Time Is Here 3:49
- 8 O Holy Night 4:52
- 9 Little Drummer Boy 3:50
- 10 Silent Night 4:38
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