Christ Is Come
Big Daddy Weave · 2009
40 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A contemporary Christian rock album blending traditional carols with heartfelt original compositions that evoke a sense of hope and celebration.
Top tracks — play these first
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O Come All Ye Faithful — This opening track sets a reverent tone, combining familiar melodies with fresh instrumentation that invites listeners into a worshipful space.
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I'll Be Brave This Christmas — This original composition features a poignant narrative about courage and faith during the holiday season, making it stand out among traditional carols.
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Christ Is Come — The title track encapsulates the central message of hope and joy, emphasizing the significance of Christ's birth with powerful lyrics and uplifting melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends traditional and original songs, maintaining a cohesive theme but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a traditional carol, setting a festive tone that continues through several reinterpretations of classic hymns.
- Original compositions are interspersed with traditional songs, creating a blend that maintains thematic continuity around hope and celebration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
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
- uplifting sing-alongs with friends
- warm holiday gatherings atmosphere
- reflective moments of faith
- joyful celebration of traditions
- gentle melodies for peaceful evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Christ Is Come was Big Daddy Weave's fourth studio album, following their successful record, What I Was Made For. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the contemporary Christian music scene and expanding their reach with a focus on holiday-themed music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Casting Crowns· MercyMe· TobyMac
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I'll Be Brave This Christmas
The moment shifts from personal reflection to an empowering call for strength amidst trials during the festive season.
This transition emphasizes resilience as a core theme, reinforcing the idea that faith can provide comfort even in challenging times.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 O Come All Ye Faithful 4:23
- 2 Joy to the World 3:21
- 3 Glory 4:36
- 4 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 4:07
- 5 I'll Be Brave This Christmas 4:16
- 6 Go Tell It on the Mountain 3:58
- 7 Peace on Earth 4:51
- 8 Christ Is Come 4:00
- 9 Silent Night 3:28
- 10 Angels We Have Heard on High 3:22
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