What does This Christmas: Winter is Coming sound like?

A warm blend of soulful pop and festive cheer, inviting listeners into a cozy holiday atmosphere. Rooted in K-pop and contemporary R&B. Start with "The Magic of Christmas Time".

Is This Christmas: Winter is Coming a good place to start with Taeyeon?

Yes, This Christmas: Winter is Coming is recommended as a starting point for new Taeyeon listeners. A warm blend of soulful pop and festive cheer, inviting listeners into a cozy holiday atmosphere. This album arrived at a crucial moment in Taeyeon's career, as her first solo Christmas-themed release following the success of her debut studio album, 'My Voice', in 2016. It showcased her versatility as an artist while further establishing her presence in the K-pop and contemporary R&B scenes.

Who is This Christmas: Winter is Coming for?

This Christmas: Winter is Coming works well if you're into cozy holiday ambiance, steady, comforting listening experience and warm, emotive vocal delivery.

How many songs are on This Christmas: Winter is Coming?

This Christmas: Winter is Coming has 8 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

This Christmas: Winter is Coming

Taeyeon · 2017

30 min · 8 tracks · K-pop

A warm blend of soulful pop and festive cheer, inviting listeners into a cozy holiday atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Magic of Christmas Time Start here — accessible entry with immediate holiday vibe
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This Christmas — The title track encapsulates the joyful spirit of the season with its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics that celebrate togetherness during the holidays.
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Christmas without You — This poignant ballad highlights Taeyeon's vocal prowess and emotional delivery, exploring themes of longing and absence that resonate deeply during the festive season.
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Let It Snow — Taeyeon’s rendition adds a fresh twist to this classic holiday song, combining contemporary elements with traditional sounds, making it a delightful addition to any Christmas playlist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The EP effectively combines festive themes with strong vocal performances, though it follows familiar K-pop structures.

What we noticed

The first four tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last four tracks introduce slower ballads that shift the overall mood.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
The album includes both original songs and covers of classic holiday tunes, blending contemporary pop with traditional Christmas themes.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

cozy holiday ambiance
steady, comforting listening experience
warm, emotive vocal delivery
short, engaging tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — This festive EP showcases Taeyeon's vocal strength, appealing to dedicated fans during the holiday season.
Career context: This album arrived at a crucial moment in Taeyeon's career, as her first solo Christmas-themed release following the success of her debut studio album, 'My Voice', in 2016. It showcased her versatility as an artist while further establishing her presence in the K-pop and contemporary R&B scenes.
Stylistic neighbors: Ailee· IU· Heize