It's Christmas
Planetshakers · 2019
41 min · 11 tracks · contemporary Christian music
An exuberant blend of contemporary worship and traditional carols, infused with energetic instrumentation and uplifting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Angels We Have Heard On High Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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It's Christmas — The title track encapsulates the joy and celebration of the season, blending modern worship elements with jubilant lyrics that invite listeners to rejoice.
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Joy To The World — This rendition revitalizes a beloved classic with an upbeat arrangement, showcasing the band's energetic style while emphasizing themes of hope and joy.
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O Holy Night — A powerful interpretation that highlights vocal dynamics and emotional depth, giving a fresh take on a timeless carol relevant to contemporary worship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional carols with original worship songs, creating an engaging yet familiar holiday sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a traditional carol, then shifts to original compositions that maintain a festive theme throughout.
- Each track features layered instrumentation, often incorporating both contemporary worship elements and orchestral arrangements.
- Several songs include call-and-response sections designed to engage the listener and encourage participation during performances.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- uplifting holiday sing-alongs
- steady festive celebration flow
- joyful background for gatherings
- warmth for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense musical experimentation
- prefer modern, non-seasonal themes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- festive worship celebration· joyful holiday revival· contemporary carol reimagining
- Career context
- By the time 'It's Christmas' was released in late 2019, Planetshakers had established themselves as a prominent name in contemporary Christian music. This album followed their successful project 'Heaven on Earth' and showcased their evolution into a festive soundscape, embracing both traditional hymns and original compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hillsong Young & Free· Elevation Worship· Bethel Music
Tracklist
- 1 Angels We Have Heard On High Start here 3:15
- 2 Joy To The World 2:44
- 3 It's Christmas 3:39
- 4 The First Noel 3:15
- 5 Silent Night 3:47
- 6 All Glory 5:05
- 7 Hark 3:12
- 8 O Holy Night 5:56
- 9 The Prayer 4:03
- 10 Light Of The World 3:17
- 11 O Come All Ye Faithful 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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