Paul Kelly's Christmas Train
Paul Kelly · 2021
53 min · 22 tracks · Australian rock
A warm blend of classic carols and original songs, seamlessly merging folk melodies with heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) — This cover captures the urgency and yearning of the holiday season, highlighting Kelly's emotive vocal delivery against an upbeat arrangement that invigorates a classic.
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How to Make Gravy — This track stands out for its narrative depth, blending humor and melancholy as it reflects on family and the complexities of Christmas gatherings.
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The Oxen — Kelly’s rendition of this traditional carol highlights his ability to reinterpret historical narratives with a contemporary sensibility while maintaining its emotional core.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm festive gatherings atmosphere
- nostalgic reflections on traditions
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- cozy winter evenings by fire
- thoughtful storytelling through carols
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2021, Paul Kelly was a celebrated figure in Australian music, known for his rich songwriting and diverse discography. 'Paul Kelly's Christmas Train' follows his extensive career spanning over three decades, showcasing his ability to reinterpret traditional themes through a personal lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Crowded House· Midnight Oil· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nativity 2:04
- 2 Silent Night 3:38
- 3 Swing Around the Sun 4:25
- 4 Christmas 3:51
- 5 Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) 3:02
- 6 Little Drummer Boy 3:13
- 7 Arthur McBride 5:23
- 8 The Virgin Mary Had One Son 3:12
- 9 Tapu te Pō (O Holy Night) 3:15
- 10 Shalom Aleichem 3:17
- 11 The Oxen 2:47
- 12 The Friendly Beasts 2:45
- 13 Three Drovers 1:45
- 14 Christmas Must Be Tonight 3:59
- 15 Surah Maryam 3:03
- 16 Coventry Carol 3:40
- 17 In the Hot Sun of a Christmas Day
- 18 How to Make Gravy
- 19 Christmas Train
- 20 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
- 21 Intonent Hodie
- 22 What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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