MercyMe, It's Christmas!
| MercyMe, It's Christmas | ||||
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| Studio album by MercyMe | ||||
| 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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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]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| 365 Days of Inspiring Media |   [2] |
| CCM Magazine | [3] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [4] |
| The Front Row Report | [5] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [6] |
| New Release Today |  [7] |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
- 1 2 Andre, Joshua (October 13, 2015). "Music Reviews: MercyMe – Mercy Me, It's Christmas!". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (October 31, 2015). "MercyMe - It's Christmas!". CCM Magazine. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- 1 2 O'Regan, Brendan (January 4, 2015). "Review: It's Christmas - MercyMe". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- 1 2 Edwards, Reggie (October 11, 2015). "MercyMe: It's Christmas! review". The Front Row Report. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- 1 2 Smith, Christopher (October 10, 2015). "MercyMe, "MercyMe, It's Christmas!" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- 1 2 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. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ↑ "MercyMe – Chart history" Billboard 200 for MercyMe. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ↑ "MercyMe – Chart history" Billboard Christian Albums for MercyMe. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
- ↑ "MercyMe – Chart history". Billboard Top Holiday Albums for MercyMe.