Released 36 years ago this November
Peter Combe's Christmas Album
Peter Combe · 1990
46 min · 17 tracks · children's music
Joyful melodies and playful lyrics create a festive atmosphere, perfect for sparking holiday spirit in children and families alike.
Top tracks — play these first
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Happy Christmas to You — This opening track sets a cheerful tone with its catchy melody and inviting lyrics that encourage participation, making it an ideal sing-along for families.
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Christmas Eve — With its whimsical storytelling and vibrant imagery, this song captures the magic of waiting for Christmas morning, appealing directly to the imaginations of children.
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Rejoice Rejoice — This track stands out with its lively tempo and harmonies, promoting a sense of joy and community that embodies the spirit of Christmas celebrations.
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Love & Joy — Incorporating meaningful themes of love and togetherness, this song resonates with listeners, reinforcing the emotional core of the holiday season.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's joyful melodies and engaging lyrics create a festive experience for children, though it remains conventional in its approach.
What we noticed
- Each track maintains a playful and upbeat tempo, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the record.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response elements, engaging listeners and encouraging participation.
- The lyrics focus on traditional Christmas themes, often using storytelling to convey messages of joy and celebration.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- joyful melodies for family fun
- festive sing-alongs with children
- whimsical storytelling for holidays
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- uplifting spirit of celebration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking serious, introspective themes
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Peter Combe's Christmas Album came at a pivotal point in his career, following the success of his children's music albums in Australia. This album marked his venture into holiday-themed music, expanding his repertoire and solidifying his place in the children's music genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wiggles· Barenaked Ladies· They Might Be Giants
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happy Christmas to You 3:09
- 2 Christmas Eve 2:29
- 3 Tell Me the Story 3:50
- 4 Star Shines Bright 2:41
- 5 Baby Lying in a Manger 3:02
- 6 Chock a Block (The Inn Keeper's Song) 1:30
- 7 Rejoice Rejoice 3:38
- 8 Hang Up Your Stocking 1:47
- 9 Christmas Is Coming 1:06
- 10 To You Merry Christmas 3:10
- 11 Love & Joy 4:09
- 12 Caesar's Decree Song 2:20
- 13 Ping 2:03
- 14 O Little One 3:48
- 15 Fear Not for I 3:08
- 16 Christmas Child 3:22
- 17 Christmas Is Coming 1:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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