Released 8 years ago this October
Christmas Party
The Monkees · 2018
45 min · 15 tracks · pop rock
A festive blend of classic holiday tunes and original songs, infused with The Monkees' signature pop sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unwrap You at Christmas Start here — This original track captures the playful and romantic spirit of the holidays, embodying the lightheartedness that The Monkees are known for while establishing a modern holiday classic.
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What Would Santa Do — With its catchy melody and humorous lyrics, this song reflects The Monkees' playful approach to Christmas themes, making it a standout addition to the festive genre.
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I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day — This energetic cover infuses the joy of the season with an upbeat arrangement, highlighting the band's harmonies and appealing to both nostalgic fans and new listeners alike.
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Angels We Have Heard on High — This rendition showcases their vocal harmonies in a traditional context, blending classic elements with their unique sound that resonates through generations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends original and classic holiday songs with a consistent sound, though it doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with arrangements that include jangly guitars and layered harmonies characteristic of The Monkees.
- The final three tracks shift to a slower tempo, creating a reflective mood as the album concludes.
- 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
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
- nostalgic holiday sing-alongs
- steady festive background cheer
- playful tunes for gatherings
- lighthearted seasonal vibe
- warmth for cozy moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking introspective deep cuts
- prefer modern non-holiday themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued creativity and relevance in their late career with a holiday theme.
- Themes
- playful holiday spirit· nostalgic Christmas cheer
- Career context
- Released on October 12, 2018, 'Christmas Party' is The Monkees' first holiday-themed album since their original lineup disbanded in the late 1960s. This album came as a part of their ongoing legacy revival, following their previous studio album 'Good Times!' in 2016, which celebrated their enduring popularity and relevance in contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Beach Boys· The Byrds· The Turtles
Tracklist
- 1 Unwrap You at Christmas Start here 3:32
- 2 What Would Santa Do 3:15
- 3 Mele Kalikimaka 2:25
- 4 House of Broken Gingerbread 2:51
- 5 The Christmas Song 3:40
- 6 Christmas Party 3:05
- 7 Jesus Christ 2:37
- 8 I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day 3:31
- 9 Silver Bells 3:27
- 10 Wonderful Christmastime 3:33
- 11 Snowfall 2:55
- 12 Angels We Have Heard on High 2:48
- 13 Merry Christmas, Baby 2:57
- 14 Ríu Chíu 1:30
- 15 Christmas Is My Time of Year 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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