Released 30 years ago
This Is the Time
Michael Bolton · 1996
43 min · 10 tracks · pop rock
A lush blend of traditional holiday melodies infused with Bolton's powerful vocal delivery and rich arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady festive warmth throughout
- uplifting moments for gatherings
- soulful vocals for reflection
- timeless classics reimagined beautifully
- cozy winter evenings by fire
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat party tracks
- dislike traditional holiday sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'This Is the Time' marked Michael Bolton's foray into the holiday music genre after achieving significant commercial success with albums like 'Timeless: The Classics'. By this time, Bolton had transitioned from a pop-rock artist to a versatile vocalist known for his emotional ballads, and this album showcased his ability to reinterpret classic Christmas songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Rogers· Richard Marx· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Silent Night 4:05
- 2 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 4:05
- 3 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4:01
- 4 Joy to the World 4:06
- 5 Ave Maria (feat. Plácido Domingo) 4:42
- 6 The Christmas Song 4:10
- 7 O Holy Night 4:53
- 8 White Christmas 3:44
- 9 This Is the Time (feat. Wynonna) 4:05
- 10 Love Is the Power 5:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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