Released 8 years ago this October
It's Christmas, Eve
LeAnn Rimes · 2018
29 min · 9 tracks · country music
A blend of country warmth and pop sheen, this album wraps classic holiday songs in LeAnn Rimes' signature vocal style.
Top tracks — play these first
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You and Me and Christmas Start here — This opening track introduces an intimate and heartfelt approach to holiday themes, setting the tone for the album's warm atmosphere.
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I Still Believe in Santa Claus (North Pole mix) — This playful reimagining of a Christmas classic captures a sense of childhood wonder, showcasing Rimes' ability to blend nostalgia with contemporary flair.
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White Christmas — Rimes' rendition of this timeless standard highlights her vocal prowess while infusing it with personal emotion, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines original and classic holiday songs, showcasing Rimes' vocal style but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate medleys, blending multiple holiday songs into single performances, which creates a festive atmosphere.
- The pacing varies significantly; some tracks maintain a steady tempo while others shift to upbeat rhythms, particularly in the medley tracks.
- 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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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- festive warmth for gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- nostalgic holiday sing-alongs
- steady pace for celebration
- joyful background for festivities
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep lyrical exploration
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid holiday album that showcases her style but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· intimate family gatherings· childhood wonder
- Career context
- By the time 'It's Christmas, Eve' was released in 2018, LeAnn Rimes had already established herself as a prominent figure in country music since her debut at age 13. This album marked her first foray into holiday music since her 2004 release, showcasing her evolution as a vocalist and artist with a more mature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carrie Underwood· Kacey Musgraves· Faith Hill
Tracklist
- 1 You and Me and Christmas Start here 2:41
- 2 Joy (The Jolly mix): God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman / Angels We Have Heard on High / Hark the Herald Angels Sing 4:59
- 3 The Gift of Your Love 2:00
- 4 I Still Believe in Santa Claus (North Pole mix) 2:34
- 5 Carol of the Bells (Rung Out mix) 3:26
- 6 It’s Christmas Eve 2:53
- 7 Christmas Jam on Snow: Jingle Bell Rock / Here Comes Santa Claus / I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus / Last Christmas 2:59
- 8 White Christmas 3:43
- 9 Suite From It’s Christmas Eve 3:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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