This Is Christmas
Luther Vandross · 1995
48 min · 10 tracks · funk · soul
Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a warm and festive atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
- Best for
- warm festive atmosphere long immersive listening sessions contemplative holiday reflections
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1995, 'This Is Christmas' arrived during Luther Vandross's peak years as a commercial artist, following his successful albums like 'Never Too Much' and 'Songs'. At this point in his career, Vandross was well-established as a leading figure in soul and R&B, known for his rich voice and emotional delivery.
- If you like
- funk, soul
This Is Christmas is an album by Luther Vandross, released in 1995. Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a warm and festive atmosphere throughout the album. 'This Is Christmas' solidified Vandross's place in holiday music, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. The album is recognized for its blend of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs, showcasing Vandross's ability to reinterpret classics while maintaining their essence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Is Christmas sound like?
Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a warm and festive atmosphere throughout the album. Rooted in funk and soul.
What makes This Is Christmas by Luther Vandross notable?
'This Is Christmas' solidified Vandross's place in holiday music, reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. The album is recognized for its blend of traditional and contemporary Christmas songs, showcasing Vandross's ability to reinterpret classics while maintaining their essence. Released on January 1, 1995, 'This Is Christmas' arrived during Luther Vandross's peak years as a commercial artist, following his successful albums like 'Never Too Much' and 'Songs'. At this point in his career, Vandross was well-established as a leading figure in soul and R&B, known for his rich voice and emotional delivery.
Who is This Is Christmas for?
This Is Christmas works well if you're into warm festive atmosphere, long immersive listening sessions and contemplative holiday reflections.
How many songs are on This Is Christmas?
This Is Christmas has 10 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 With a Christmas Heart 4:04
- 2 This Is Christmas Standout 4:45
- 3 The Mistletoe Jam (Everybody Kiss Somebody) 4:45
- 4 Every Year, Every Christmas Standout 5:06
- 5 My Favorite Things 5:58
- 6 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Standout 5:05
- 7 I Listen to the Bells 6:07
- 8 Please Come Home for Christmas 3:37
- 9 A Kiss for Christmas 4:12
- 10 O' Come All Ye Faithful 4:19
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