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It's Christmas

Mandisa · 2008

45 min · 11 tracks · rhythm and blues

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features a blend of original and traditional songs with varied pacing and strong vocal harmonies.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the medley, enhancing the richness of the sound.
  • The pacing varies significantly; after a lively start, the middle section includes more reflective pieces before returning to upbeat arrangements.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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

  • warm holiday sing-alongs with friends
  • nostalgic moments of festive joy
  • reflective quiet evenings by fire
  • uplifting melodies for family gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer edgy, modern sounds
  • want high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Kirk Franklin· CeCe Winans· Lecrae
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 What Christmas Means to Me 3:03
  • 2 Feliz Navidad (with Joy to the World) 3:24
  • 3 Christmas Makes Me Cry 4:44
  • 4 Christmas Bell Medley (with Silver Bells, Carol of the Bells, and Caroling, Caroling) 5:06
  • 5 Silent Night 4:32
  • 6 Angels We Have Heard on High 3:43
  • 7 Little Drummer Boy 3:52
  • 8 Christmas Day 3:20
  • 9 O Holy Night 5:43
  • 10 Mary's Little Boy Child 3:47
  • 11 Children Go Where I Send Thee 4:36

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