Released 8 years ago this October
On This Holiday
Jessie James Decker · 2018
37 min · 11 tracks · country music
A festive blend of country and pop influences that captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season.
Top tracks — play these first
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Santa Baby — Decker's sultry rendition of this classic adds a playful twist while showcasing her vocal range and charm.
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree — Her upbeat version transforms this holiday staple into a lively celebration, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Christmas gatherings.
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Christmas in Cabo — This original track brings a fresh narrative to the album, blending holiday cheer with a tropical vibe that stands out among traditional songs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines familiar holiday themes with a modern country-pop twist, appealing to seasonal listeners.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a traditional holiday classic, then shifts to original compositions that blend pop and country elements.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the festive feel.
- 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
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
- steady festive vibes throughout
- warm vocals for holiday cheer
- for family gatherings
- sing-along moments with friends
- cozy background for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of experimental sounds
- prefer intense emotional depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- On This Holiday is Jessie James Decker's first full-length holiday album, released in 2018 after a series of successful country-pop releases. By this point, she had established herself as a multifaceted artist, known for her catchy melodies and vibrant personality, particularly following her prior album, Southern Girl City Lights, in 2017.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Cassadee Pope· Maren Morris
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wonderful Day
The bridge shifts to a moment of reflection on contentment during the holidays.
This transition emphasizes appreciation over materialism, marking a thematic pivot that enhances the song's joyful message.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 2:45
- 2 The Christmas Song 3:04
- 3 Santa Baby 3:31
- 4 Snowlight 4:07
- 5 Do You Hear What I Hear 3:21
- 6 Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 2:32
- 7 Wonderful Day 3:56
- 8 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:48
- 9 Christmas in Cabo 3:47
- 10 Baby! It's Christmas 3:09
- 11 My Favorite Holiday 3:27
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