MercyMe, It's Christmas!
MercyMe, It's Christmas is the second Christmas album by MercyMe, released on October 9, 2015, through Fair Trade Services. The album was produced by Brown Bannister and Ben Shive.[1]
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 9, 2015 | |||
Genre | Contemporary Christian music, pop rock, Christmas | |||
Length | 41:18 | |||
Label | Fair Trade | |||
Producer | Brown Bannister, Ben Shive | |||
MercyMe chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
365 Days of Inspiring Media | |
CCM Magazine | |
Cross Rhythms | |
The Front Row Report | |
Jesus Freak Hideout | |
New Release Today |
Awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis states, "there’s basically something for everyone on one of this season’s most inviting."[3] Christopher Smith, rating the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "MercyMe, It's Christmas! is a huge success and sets a high bar for the rest of the Christmas releases this year. Though you might not be ready for it, it is a spectacular addition to any Christmas music collection."[6] Giving the album four and a half stars for New Release Today, Caitlin Lassiter says, "It's Christmas is certainly a success as far as Christmas records go and is sure to be the soundtrack to many holiday festivities in homes around the country this season."[7]
Allocating the album a nine out of ten for Cross Rhythms, Brendan O'Regan writes, "Mind you they might also be moved to dance by the pacey numbers."[4] Joshua Andre, indicating in a four star review by 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, "MercyMe have crafted a fine effort".[2] Assigning the album nine stars out of ten at The Front Row Report, Reggie Edwards responds, "MercyMe have outdone themselves".[5] Sarah Baylor, signaling in a 4.8 out of five review from The Christian Beat, replies, "MercyMe has managed to create a brilliant Christmas album that contains their own unique, spirit-filled sound."[8]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Newborn" | 5:30 |
2. | "Christmastime Again" | 3:12 |
3. | "Sleigh Ride" | 3:20 |
4. | "I'll Be Home for Christmas" | 3:50 |
5. | "Hold on Christmas" | 3:45 |
6. | "A Holly Jolly Christmas" | 3:23 |
7. | "Go Tell It on the Mountain" | 2:14 |
8. | "Do You Hear What I Hear?" | 4:13 |
9. | "Our Lullaby" | 3:05 |
10. | "Joy" | 5:08 |
11. | "O Come, O Come" | 3:38 |
Total length: | 41:18 |
Chart performance
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[9] | 38 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
US Top Holiday Albums (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
References
- "MercyMe, It's Christmas - MercyMe : Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- Andre, Joshua (October 13, 2015). "Music Reviews: MercyMe – Mercy Me, It's Christmas!". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- Argyrakis, Andy (October 31, 2015). "MercyMe - It's Christmas!". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- O'Regan, Brendan (January 4, 2015). "Review: It's Christmas - MercyMe". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- Edwards, Reggie (October 11, 2015). "MercyMe: It's Christmas! review". The Front Row Report. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- Smith, Christopher (October 10, 2015). "MercyMe, "MercyMe, It's Christmas!" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- Lassiter, Caitlin (October 10, 2015). "Christmas Music Done Right". New Release Today. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- Baylor, Sarah (November 8, 2015). ""MercyMe It's Christmas!": An Unprecedented Holiday Album". The Christian Beat. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- "MercyMe Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- "MercyMe Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- "MercyMe – Chart history". Billboard Top Holiday Albums for MercyMe. Italic or bold markup not allowed in:
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