Top tracks — play these first
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Santa's Coming for Us Start here — This upbeat opener captures the playful spirit of the season while showcasing Sia's vocal range and infectious melodies, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Snowman — A poignant ballad that contrasts festive cheer with themes of longing and love, demonstrating Sia's ability to blend emotional depth into holiday music.
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Candy Cane Lane — This track stands out for its whimsical lyrics and catchy chorus, encapsulating the joy and lightheartedness synonymous with Christmas festivities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album offers original holiday songs with varied tempos and arrangements, making it distinct within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features original compositions rather than traditional holiday covers, providing a fresh take on the genre.
- Tracks like 'Snowman' and 'Candy Cane Lane' utilize layered vocal harmonies and synth-driven arrangements to create a festive atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- festive sing-alongs with friends
- whimsical background for gatherings
- steady cheer for holiday spirit
- short bursts of joyful energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep emotional complexity
- prefer serious, somber themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A holiday album that showcases Sia's sound but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- holiday whimsy· bittersweet love· festive nostalgia
- Career context
- Released on November 17, 2017, 'Everyday Is Christmas' is Sia's first full-length holiday album following her massive commercial success with 'This Is Acting' in 2016. At this point in her career, Sia had firmly established herself as a pop powerhouse, known for her unique voice and songwriting prowess, making this seasonal offering an expected yet refreshing addition to her discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
- 1 Santa's Coming for Us Start here 3:27
- 2 Candy Cane Lane 3:32
- 3 Snowman 2:46
- 4 Snowflake 4:03
- 5 Ho Ho Ho 3:26
- 6 Puppies Are Forever 3:43
- 7 Sunshine 3:26
- 8 Underneath the Mistletoe 3:50
- 9 Everyday Is Christmas 3:24
- 10 Underneath the Christmas Lights 3:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Melodrama
Lorde
Shares whimsical production and emotional depth, with a blend of pop and indie influences.
A Very Kacey Christmas
Kacey Musgraves
Combines festive themes with a playful pop sensibility, echoing the cheerful vibe of Sia's holiday album.
Blue Lips
Tove Lo
Features a similar mix of electropop textures and introspective lyrics, creating an emotive soundscape.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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