What makes Braxton Family Christmas by The Braxtons notable?

The album features a mix of original songs and holiday classics, showcasing the Braxtons' vocal prowess. It was well-received by fans and contributed to the resurgence of interest in family-based R&B acts during the mid-2010s, highlighting the enduring appeal of holiday music. Braxton Family Christmas marked the Braxtons' return to music after a long hiatus, following their initial success in the 1990s. Released in 2015, this album came at a time when the family was also gaining attention through reality television, particularly with their show 'Braxton Family Values,' which helped re-establish their presence in the music industry.

How many songs are on Braxton Family Christmas?

Braxton Family Christmas has 8 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.

Braxton Family Christmas

The Braxtons · 2015

25 min · 8 tracks · rhythm and blues

Soulful harmonies and warm arrangements blend classic Christmas melodies with contemporary R&B influences, creating a festive atmosphere.

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This Christmas — This cover delivers rich harmonies that elevate the beloved classic, showcasing the group's vocal chemistry and setting a festive tone for the album.
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Mary, Did You Know? — The Braxtons' rendition adds emotional depth with their powerful vocal delivery, transforming this contemporary Christian song into a hauntingly beautiful experience.
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O Holy Night (A Capella) — Performed without instrumental backing, this track highlights the sisters' vocal strengths and harmony, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends classic and original holiday songs with strong vocal harmonies but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The album opens with a contemporary arrangement of 'This Christmas', featuring layered harmonies that set a festive tone.
The fourth track, 'O Holy Night (A Capella)', showcases the group's vocal abilities without instrumental support, highlighting their harmonization skills.

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

Influence 2/10

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 This Christmas 3:18
2 Every Day Is Christmas 3:06
3 Mary, Did You Know? 3:53
4 O Holy Night (A Capella) 2:56
5 Last Christmas 4:21
6 Blessed New Year 2:06
7 Under My Christmas Tree 2:30
8 This Christmas [Braxton Family Version] 3:27

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