Once Again It's Christmas
Kenny Rogers · 2015
43 min · 12 tracks · country music
A warm blend of traditional holiday songs and new compositions, wrapped in Kenny Rogers' comforting vocals and rich arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Once Again It’s Christmas Start here — The title track introduces a heartfelt message about family and togetherness during the holiday season, setting the emotional tone for the album.
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I’ll Be Home for Christmas — Rogers delivers a poignant rendition of this classic, infusing it with nostalgia that resonates deeply during the festive season.
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Winter Wonderland — This version showcases Rogers' vocal warmth, transforming the well-known carol into a cozy experience that invites listeners to embrace the joy of winter.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends original and classic holiday songs with rich arrangements, showcasing Rogers' vocal warmth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an original song, setting a warm tone before transitioning into classic holiday tracks.
- Each track features lush arrangements with strings and harmonies that enhance the traditional feel of the songs.
- Several tracks include duets, which add variety to the vocal delivery and create a sense of dialogue within the music.
- The final track is an uplifting original composition that concludes the album on a hopeful note, contrasting with some of the more somber classics.
- 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
- warm holiday nostalgia
- cozy winter evenings
- reflective family gatherings
- heartfelt seasonal celebrations
- gentle background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Final studio album showcasing continued creativity and warmth in his sound.
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· family gatherings· winter warmth
- Career context
- Released on September 25, 2015, 'Once Again It's Christmas' was Kenny Rogers' final studio album before his passing in 2020. This album comes after a long and celebrated career spanning over five decades, showcasing his enduring appeal in the adult contemporary and country genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Denver· Glen Campbell· James Taylor
Tracklist
- 1 Once Again It’s Christmas Start here 3:55
- 2 (I Love the) Winter Weather 2:38
- 3 I’ll Be Home for Christmas 2:44
- 4 Little Drummer Boy 3:19
- 5 Back to Bethlehem 3:40
- 6 Here It Is Christmas / Baby, It’s Cold Outside 2:55
- 7 Winter Wonderland 3:48
- 8 Children, Go Where I Send Thee 4:32
- 9 That Silent Night 3:41
- 10 There’s a New Kid in Town 3:49
- 11 Some Children See Him 4:22
- 12 The Light 4:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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