What makes Shake Up Christmas by Train notable?

This track gained significant traction as a holiday staple, particularly after being featured in Coca-Cola’s Christmas advertisements, which broadened its reach. It has become synonymous with the festive season and has led to numerous covers and performances, solidifying Train's association with holiday music. Released in 2010, 'Shake Up Christmas' came during Train's resurgence following their commercial success with 'Hey, Soul Sister' from 2009. This single marked a continuation of their mainstream appeal, as they sought to infuse holiday spirit into their catalog. The song was part of the promotional campaign for Coca-Cola's Christmas advertising, further embedding Train in popular culture.

How many songs are on Shake Up Christmas?

Shake Up Christmas has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Shake Up Christmas

Train · 2010

3 min · 1 track · pop rock

A buoyant pop-rock anthem brimming with holiday cheer and a sense of nostalgia for the festive season.

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Shake Up Christmas (Coke Xmas Anthem) — This title track embodies the album's spirit, merging catchy melodies with uplifting lyrics that celebrate joy and togetherness during the holiday season.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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42 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The song is catchy and festive but lacks depth and complexity in its composition.

What we noticed

The song features a repetitive, anthemic chorus that is designed to be easily singable and memorable.
The verses build gradually with layered harmonies, leading into the more explosive chorus.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Helped solidify Train's mainstream appeal post-resurgence with holiday popularity.
Themes: holiday nostalgia· Coca-Cola Christmas· festive togetherness
Career context: Released in 2010, 'Shake Up Christmas' came during Train's resurgence following their commercial success with 'Hey, Soul Sister' from 2009. This single marked a continuation of their mainstream appeal, as they sought to infuse holiday spirit into their catalog. The song was part of the promotional campaign for Coca-Cola's Christmas advertising, further embedding Train in popular culture.
Stylistic neighbors: Matchbox Twenty· Goo Goo Dolls· Lifehouse