Is That's Christmas to Me a good place to start with Pentatonix?

Yes, That's Christmas to Me is recommended as a starting point for new Pentatonix listeners. A harmonious blend of traditional carols and modern pop arrangements, showcasing stunning vocal acrobatics and rich harmonies. That's Christmas to Me is Pentatonix's third studio album, released shortly after their breakthrough success with the 2013 EP 'PTX, Vol. II.' At this point, the group had solidified their reputation as a leading force in a cappella music, having won a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella earlier that year.

Who is That's Christmas to Me for?

That's Christmas to Me works well if you're into steady festive atmosphere throughout, sing-along moments with friends and heartwarming holiday nostalgia.

How many songs are on That's Christmas to Me?

That's Christmas to Me has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

That's Christmas to Me

Pentatonix · 2014

32 min · 11 tracks · a cappella

A harmonious blend of traditional carols and modern pop arrangements, showcasing stunning vocal acrobatics and rich harmonies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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That's Christmas to Me — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending nostalgic lyrics with lush harmonies that evoke warmth and togetherness.
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Mary, Did You Know — This arrangement transforms the classic hymn into a poignant reflection on motherhood, highlighting the group's ability to convey deep emotion through vocal interplay.
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy — Featuring intricate vocal percussion and melodic layering, this track showcases an inventive take on Tchaikovsky's classic, demonstrating the group's versatility and creativity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends traditional and modern elements with strong vocal arrangements, making it a standout in holiday music.

What we noticed

The album features intricate vocal arrangements where each member of the group often takes on multiple roles, from melody to harmony, creating a layered sound.
Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as the transition from 'Winter Wonderland' into 'Don’t Worry Be Happy', which adds a playful element.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

steady festive atmosphere throughout
sing-along moments with friends
heartwarming holiday nostalgia
cozy background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

seeking intense emotional experiences
prefer long, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — This album is beloved by fans for its innovative holiday arrangements.
Career context: That's Christmas to Me is Pentatonix's third studio album, released shortly after their breakthrough success with the 2013 EP 'PTX, Vol. II.' At this point, the group had solidified their reputation as a leading force in a cappella music, having won a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella earlier that year.
Stylistic neighbors: Home Free· Straight No Chaser· Naturally 7