The Heart of Christmas
Matthew West · 2011
48 min · 12 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A heartfelt blend of contemporary Christian melodies and traditional Christmas classics that evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Give This Christmas Away — This track encapsulates the album's theme of selfless giving during the holiday season, showcasing West's poignant songwriting and vocal delivery.
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The Heart of Christmas Start here — Serving as the title track, it combines personal reflection and festive cheer, highlighting West's ability to weave meaningful narratives into holiday music.
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Christmas Makes Me Cry — This song stands out for its emotional honesty about loss during the holidays, offering a poignant reminder of the complexities of joy and sorrow.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm holiday gatherings with friends
- reflective moments during festivities
- uplifting sing-alongs by the fire
- cozy winter evenings at home
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party anthems
- want quick, energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid holiday album that complements West's catalog without being a standout.
- Themes
- selfless giving· holiday nostalgia· emotional honesty· Christmas reflections
- Career context
- In 2011, with The Heart of Christmas, Matthew West was transitioning from his earlier successes into a more expansive role as a holiday music artist. This album followed his commercial peak with the previous release, Story of Your Life, demonstrating his ability to craft seasonal music while maintaining his signature storytelling style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Tomlin· Casting Crowns· Jeremy Camp
Tracklist
- 1 Come On, Christmas 4:24
- 2 Jingle Bells 2:06
- 3 The Heart of Christmas Start here 4:13
- 4 Leaving Heaven 3:46
- 5 Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas 4:24
- 6 One Last Christmas 4:14
- 7 Silent Night (Interlude) 1:10
- 8 Give This Christmas Away 4:41
- 9 O, Holy Night 4:54
- 10 Christmas Makes Me Cry 4:44
- 11 O Come All Ye Faithful 3:46
- 12 Day After Christmas 6:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Home for Christmas
Amy Grant
Blends contemporary melodies with traditional Christmas themes of warmth and nostalgia.
Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship
Chris Tomlin
Focuses on emotional honesty and worshipful reflections around the Christmas season.
Peace on Earth
Casting Crowns
Shares heartfelt storytelling with themes of giving and holiday introspection.
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