Merry Christmas
Mariah Carey · 1994
39 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A dazzling blend of pop, R&B, and soulful ballads that redefine holiday music.
Why this album works
'Merry Christmas' has had a lasting cultural impact, particularly thanks to the enduring popularity of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' which has become a modern holiday standard. The album also showcases Carey's vocal prowess and has been certified multi-platinum in various countries, solidifying its place in holiday music history.
- Best for
- festive sing-alongs with friends warm background for holiday gatherings nostalgic reflections on past celebrations
- Context
- Released on October 28, 1994, 'Merry Christmas' is Mariah Carey's first holiday album following her breakthrough success with 'Music Box.' At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a pop icon with multiple chart-topping hits, making the transition to a seasonal classic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Katy Perry· Taylor Swift· Pitbull· Linkin Park· Backstreet Boys· Hikaru Utada· Madonna· Ricky Martin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Silent Night 3:42
- 2 All I Want for Christmas Is You Standout 4:01
- 3 O Holy Night Standout 4:27
- 4 Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Standout 2:36
- 5 Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) 4:32
- 6 Joy to the World 4:20
- 7 Jesus Born on This Day 3:43
- 8 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town 3:24
- 9 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Gloria (In Excelsis Deo) 3:00
- 10 Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child 4:29
- 11 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 1:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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