The Christmas Album
Leslie Odom Jr. · 2020
32 min · 10 tracks
A soulful blend of classic holiday tunes enriched by Odom's velvety vocals and contemporary arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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O Holy Night — This track highlights Odom's powerful vocal range, transforming a traditional carol into a personal and emotional experience that resonates deeply during the holiday season.
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Little Drummer Boy — Odom's rendition introduces an intimate arrangement that allows for nuanced vocal expression, emphasizing the song's themes of humility and giving.
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It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas — This lively track captures the joyous spirit of the season through upbeat instrumentation and Odom’s charismatic delivery, making it a standout celebration of holiday cheer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends classic holiday tunes with contemporary elements but lacks a strong cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a soft piano intro on 'Snow', establishing a mellow tone that persists through the first half.
- Odom's vocal delivery often features intricate phrasing and dynamic shifts, particularly evident in 'O Holy Night' where he showcases his range.
- Several tracks incorporate lush orchestral arrangements, such as strings and horns, which enhance the traditional holiday sound.
- The final track, 'Heaven & Earth', diverges from the rest by introducing a more contemporary pop feel, creating a notable shift in style.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snow 3:17
- 2 Last Christmas 3:31
- 3 Little Drummer Boy 3:23
- 4 Winter Song 3:44
- 5 It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas 3:44
- 6 O Holy Night 2:48
- 7 Ma'oz Tzur 3:51
- 8 Mele Kalikimaka 2:53
- 9 Auld Lang Syne 1:44
- 10 Heaven & Earth 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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