Come Darkness, Come Light: Twelve Songs of Christmas
Mary Chapin Carpenter · 2008
49 min · 12 tracks · country · folk
A warm, introspective collection weaving traditional carols with original songs that evoke the spirit of the season.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for cozy evenings
- warm introspection during winter nights
- celebratory spirit for holiday gatherings
- reflective moments by the fire
- inviting familiarity of traditional carols
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone upbeat singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 30, 2008, this album marked Mary Chapin Carpenter's first foray into holiday music after a prolific career in country and folk. By this time, Carpenter had already established herself as a respected songwriter and performer, known for her storytelling prowess and emotional depth, making this seasonal album a significant addition to her discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nanci Griffith· Lucinda Williams· Patty Griffin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once in Royal David’s City 3:24
- 2 Hot Buttered Rum 3:29
- 3 Still, Still, Still 3:28
- 4 On a Quiet Christmas Morn 3:52
- 5 Come Darkness, Come Light 4:01
- 6 Christmas Time in the City 3:23
- 7 Candlelight Carol 4:00
- 8 The Longest Night of the Year 3:34
- 9 Thanksgiving Song 2:52
- 10 Bells Are Ringing 3:34
- 11 Christmas Carol 5:11
- 12 Children, Go Where I Send Thee 8:07
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