Christmastime cover

Christmastime

Michael W. Smith

45 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · contemporary Christian music · Christian rock

A joyful blend of traditional carols and original compositions celebrating the warmth of the Christmas season.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for holiday gatherings
  • joyful sing-alongs with family
  • warmth for cozy winter nights
  • celebratory spirit of christmas
  • inviting background for festivities

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks intense, fast-paced music
  • prefers standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Christmastime' marked Michael W. Smith's first full-length Christmas album, following his successful mainstream albums like 'Go West Young Man' in 1990. At this point in his career, Smith was solidifying his presence in contemporary Christian music and reaching a broader audience with seasonal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Amy Grant· Steven Curtis Chapman· Chris Tomlin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Happiest Christmas 3:09
  • 2 Kay Thompson’s Jingle Bells 2:18
  • 3 Christmastime 4:15
  • 4 Welcome to Our World 3:27
  • 5 Hope of Israel 3:17
  • 6 Sing We Now of Christmas / O Come O Come Emmanuel / Emmanuel 5:27
  • 7 O Christmas Tree 3:53
  • 8 Christmas Waltz 3:00
  • 9 We Three Kings 3:22
  • 10 Away in a Manger / Child in the Manger 5:06
  • 11 Carols Sing 2:14
  • 12 I Saw Three Ships / Joy to the World 5:36

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