This Christmas Time
Lonestar · 2000
44 min · 11 tracks · country music
Warm, heartfelt country melodies intertwine with classic holiday tunes to create a nostalgic festive atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — This track stands out for its tender reimagining of the classic, where Lonestar's harmonies create an intimate atmosphere that evokes nostalgia and warmth.
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O Holy Night — The group's rendition showcases powerful vocal performances against a backdrop of rich instrumentation, elevating the traditional carol into a memorable highlight of the album.
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This Christmas Time — As the title track, it encapsulates the album’s spirit with original lyrics celebrating togetherness and joy during the holiday season, enriching Lonestar's discography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines original and classic holiday songs with a warm sound, appealing to seasonal listeners.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively rendition of 'Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town' and maintains a warm, upbeat tempo through the first half.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, featuring more reflective arrangements that evoke a cozy holiday atmosphere.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic holiday warmth
- steady background for gatherings
- sing-along favorites with friends
- candlelit evening coziness
- reflective moments by the fire
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer modern, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A holiday album that showcases their sound but isn't a main career highlight.
- Career context
- This Christmas Time was released as Lonestar's first holiday album following their rise to fame in the late 1990s with hits like 'Amazed.' At this point in their career, they had established themselves as a prominent country music group, blending traditional and contemporary sounds. The album served to solidify their place in the genre during the peak of their commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rascal Flatts· Brad Paisley· Zac Brown Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 4:11
- 2 Please Come Home for Christmas 2:48
- 3 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4:22
- 4 If Every Day Could Be Christmas 4:34
- 5 Little Drummer Boy 4:38
- 6 O Holy Night 4:52
- 7 Reason for the Season 4:01
- 8 What Child Is This? 3:14
- 9 Winter Wonderland 3:18
- 10 Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire 4:07
- 11 This Christmas Time 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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