Released 5 years ago this October
Evergreen
Pentatonix · 2021
43 min · 15 tracks · a cappella
A rich tapestry of vocal harmonies and festive arrangements that breathe new life into holiday classics.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's Been a Long, Long Time Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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All I Want For Christmas Is You — This cover showcases the group's signature vocal harmonies and intricate arrangements, transforming a modern classic into a fresh interpretation perfect for their style.
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The Prayer — The group's rendition captures a profound sense of hope and unity, highlighting their ability to convey deep emotion through vocal performance without any instrumentation.
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Evergreen — As the title track, it reflects the album's theme of enduring love and nostalgia during the holidays, featuring original lyrics that resonate with listeners on a personal level.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends familiar holiday classics with original material, showcasing strong vocal arrangements but limited depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Vocal arrangements often include intricate harmonies that showcase each member's vocal strengths, with some tracks featuring solo lines followed by layered backing vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate rhythmic vocal percussion, adding a dynamic element to the otherwise a cappella format.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- steady festive vocal harmonies
- warm holiday gathering atmosphere
- joyful sing-along moments
- inviting seasonal nostalgia
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- dislike holiday music themes
- prefer longer, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with original material after several holiday albums.
- Career context
- Released on October 29, 2021, Evergreen is Pentatonix's first studio album of original material since 2015's Pentatonix. At this point in their career, the group had established themselves as leading figures in a cappella music and leveraged their popularity to explore more personal themes within the holiday genre, marking a shift towards deeper emotional resonance in their work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Home Free· Straight No Chaser· Naturally 7
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Prayer
The shift from individual pleas to a collective yearning for peace and harmony emerges strongly in the second verse.
This transition emphasizes communal hope, moving from personal introspection to a broader call for unity, which deepens the song's impact.
Tracklist
- 1 It's Been a Long, Long Time Start here 1:07
- 2 Wonderful Christmastime 2:32
- 3 I Saw Three Ships 3:15
- 4 All I Want For Christmas Is You 4:05
- 5 Home for the Holidays 2:36
- 6 River 2:17
- 7 Over the River 2:40
- 8 The Prayer 4:21
- 9 Evergreen 3:01
- 10 Frosty the Snowman 2:17
- 11 I Just Called to Say I Love You 3:26
- 12 Little Saint Nick 2:03
- 13 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 3:10
- 14 My Heart With You 4:33
- 15 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 2:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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