Released 10 years ago
Simply Christmas
Leslie Odom Jr. · 2016
31 min · 8 tracks
Rich jazz-inflected arrangements breathe new life into timeless holiday classics, showcasing a blend of warmth and sophistication.
Top tracks — play these first
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — This track captures the essence of nostalgia and longing, with Odom's smooth vocals bringing a contemporary twist to the classic melody.
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The Christmas Song — Odom's soulful rendition infuses warmth into this beloved standard, showcasing his vocal range and emotional depth through expertly crafted phrasing.
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My Favorite Things — By reimagining this iconic song with jazz influences, Odom highlights its versatility while infusing it with seasonal cheer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album offers fresh interpretations of holiday classics with strong arrangements and engaging vocals.
What we noticed
- Each track features lush orchestration with prominent strings and brass, creating a rich soundscape that enhances the vocal performances.
- The album opens with a slow ballad and gradually introduces more upbeat arrangements, maintaining listener engagement through varied tempos.
- Odom's vocal delivery often includes subtle improvisations and embellishments, adding a personal touch to familiar melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4:24
- 2 The First Noel 3:07
- 3 My Favorite Things 5:50
- 4 I’ll Be Home for Christmas 3:42
- 5 The Christmas Song 4:05
- 6 Merry Christmas Darling 2:50
- 7 Winter Song 4:02
- 8 Ave Maria 3:14
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