Merry, Merry Christmas cover

Merry, Merry Christmas

New Kids on the Block · 1989

38 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B

Joyful pop melodies collide with festive cheer, creating a nostalgic holiday atmosphere filled with youthful exuberance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • joyful sing-alongs with friends
  • steady festive celebration vibes
  • nostalgic holiday warmth
  • youthful exuberance and cheer

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer serious or introspective themes
  • dislike holiday music traditions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1989, 'Merry, Merry Christmas' marked New Kids on the Block's first holiday album during their peak popularity following the success of their breakthrough album 'Hangin' Tough' in 1988. At this time, they were solidifying their status as teen idols and continuing to expand their brand beyond just pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
Backstreet Boys· NSYNC· 98 Degrees

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This One’s for the Children 3:57
  • 2 Last Night I Saw Santa Claus 3:31
  • 3 I’ll Be Missin’ You Come Christmas (A Letter to Santa) 5:06
  • 4 I Still Believe in Santa Claus 3:24
  • 5 Merry, Merry Christmas 4:08
  • 6 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 4:18
  • 7 Funky, Funky Xmas 5:06
  • 8 White Christmas 3:40
  • 9 Little Drummer Boy 4:14
  • 10 This One’s for the Children (reprise) 1:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata