Released 10 years ago this October
'Tis the SeaSon
Jimmy Buffett · 2016
39 min · 13 tracks · country music
A sun-soaked holiday album blending festive cheer with Buffett's signature laid-back tropical flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wonderful Christmastime Start here — Buffett's rendition transforms this classic into a breezy, island-inspired tune that showcases his unique interpretation of holiday music.
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Santa Stole Thanksgiving — This original track humorously addresses holiday commercialization while maintaining a light-hearted tone, reflecting Buffett's knack for storytelling through song.
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Mele Kalikimaka — Buffett's version infuses the Hawaiian tradition with his characteristic warmth, emphasizing the connection between Christmas and paradise.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album creatively blends holiday classics with Buffett's tropical style, making it distinctive yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The sequencing includes playful reinterpretations of classics, with some tracks featuring humorous lyrics tailored to a laid-back holiday theme.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- laid-back holiday gatherings
- whimsical storytelling charm
- steady festive flow
- sing-along classics with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking serious musical depth
- prefer intense, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — 'Tis the SeaSon offers a unique holiday perspective within Buffett's catalog.
- Themes
- Hawaiian holiday spirit· commercialized festivities· tropical Christmas charm
- Career context
- 'Tis the SeaSon is Jimmy Buffett's first Christmas album, released during a time when he was enjoying a resurgence in popularity after his 2013 album, Songs from St. Somewhere. This release further solidified his status as a cultural icon, showcasing his unique ability to merge holiday themes with his distinctive style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
- 1 Wonderful Christmastime Start here 4:02
- 2 Jingle Bell Rock 2:12
- 3 All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth 2:39
- 4 Drivin’ the Pig (Manejando El Cerdo) 3:48
- 5 The Twelve Days of Christmas (Parrothead version) 3:51
- 6 What I Didn’t Get for Christmas 2:38
- 7 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 2:06
- 8 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 3:34
- 9 Santa Stole Thanksgiving 2:36
- 10 Mele Kalikimaka 2:40
- 11 Winter Wonderland 3:21
- 12 Baby, It’s Cold Outside 2:55
- 13 White Christmas 3:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1
Zac Brown Band
Shares a similar laid-back vibe and storytelling charm with a blend of country and folk influences.
In Between Dreams
Jack Johnson
Offers a relaxed, island-infused sound with warm melodies and easygoing lyrical themes.
A Very Kacey Christmas
Kacey Musgraves
Combines festive holiday themes with a modern country twist, echoing Buffett's whimsical approach.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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