This Is the Time cover

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