Christmas Is Here!
Pentatonix · 2018
32 min · 12 tracks · a cappella
A vibrant a cappella celebration of holiday spirit, blending traditional melodies with contemporary arrangements and vocal harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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What Christmas Means to Me Start here — This track encapsulates the joy of the season through lively vocal harmonies and upbeat rhythms, establishing an inviting atmosphere right from the start.
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Grown-Up Christmas List — The group's rendition offers a heartfelt interpretation that marries nostalgia with hope, showcasing their ability to convey deep emotion without instruments.
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When You Believe — The blending of powerful vocals and rich harmonies transforms this song into a moving anthem of faith and resilience, expanding the album's emotional range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines classic and contemporary elements but remains within familiar holiday music territory.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate interludes or transitions that blend seamlessly into the next song, creating a continuous flow.
- The use of dynamic contrasts is prevalent, with some songs featuring soft, delicate passages followed by powerful climaxes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- warm holiday spirit in harmony
- short bursts of joyful cheer
- interludes that enhance immersion
- nostalgic reflections on christmas
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, serious compositions
- seek deeper emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid holiday album that adds to their catalog but isn't a standout entry point.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, 'Christmas Is Here!' is Pentatonix's first full-length holiday album since their breakthrough in the a cappella scene with 'PTX, Vol. III' in 2014. By this time, the group had established a signature sound that combined intricate vocal arrangements with popular music influences, positioning them firmly as leaders in modern a cappella.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Home Free· Straight No Chaser· Naturally 7
Tracklist
- 1 What Christmas Means to Me Start here 2:54
- 2 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 2:07
- 3 It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas 2:23
- 4 Grown-Up Christmas List 4:41
- 5 Greensleeves (interlude) 0:59
- 6 Sweater Weather 3:22
- 7 When You Believe 3:52
- 8 Waltz of the Flowers 2:00
- 9 Here Comes Santa Claus 2:36
- 10 Making Christmas 2:12
- 11 Where Are You, Christmas? 3:30
- 12 Jingle Bells (with orchestra) 1:54
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