Is Miracles in December a good place to start with EXO?

Yes, Miracles in December is recommended as a starting point for new EXO listeners. A dreamy blend of ethereal harmonies and lush instrumentals that captures the warmth of winter and the spirit of the holiday season. Released on January 1, 2013, 'Miracles in December' marked EXO's first special winter album following their successful debut year with 'XOXO'. This project showcased their versatility as they transitioned from a fresh K-pop group to a commercially viable act capable of exploring diverse musical themes.

Who is Miracles in December for?

Miracles in December works well if you're into gentle peaks of winter warmth, heartfelt ballads for reflection and festive arrangements for cozy nights.

How many songs are on Miracles in December?

Miracles in December has 6 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.

Miracles in December

EXO · 2013

25 min · 6 tracks · K-pop

A dreamy blend of ethereal harmonies and lush instrumentals that captures the warmth of winter and the spirit of the holiday season.

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Miracles in December Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its poignant melody and heartfelt lyrics about longing and hope during the winter season.
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Christmas Day — This track infuses a lively energy into the album, celebrating love and joy associated with Christmas, showcasing EXO's vocal harmony.
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My Turn To Cry — With its emotional depth, this song stands out for its exploration of heartbreak, contrasting the lighter festive themes elsewhere in the album.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong ballads with lush arrangements, maintaining emotional depth throughout.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a slow tempo and builds through layered harmonies, while the subsequent tracks maintain a similar emotive ballad style.
Each song features rich instrumental arrangements that include strings and piano, enhancing the winter theme.
The EP closes with a classical orchestra version of the lead single, creating a contrast to the previous vocal-heavy tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

gentle peaks of winter warmth
heartfelt ballads for reflection
festive arrangements for cozy nights
emotional moments for quiet solitude

Maybe skip if you

seeking upbeat party tracks
prefer fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified EXO's status as a major player in K-pop after their debut.
Themes: winter warmth· holiday longing· festive togetherness
Moods: Chill· Nostalgic
Career context: Released on January 1, 2013, 'Miracles in December' marked EXO's first special winter album following their successful debut year with 'XOXO'. This project showcased their versatility as they transitioned from a fresh K-pop group to a commercially viable act capable of exploring diverse musical themes.
Stylistic neighbors: NCT 127· Ateez· Stray Kids