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2015 studio album by MercyMe From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
MercyMe, It's Christmas | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 9, 2015 | |||
Studio | The Beehive (Nashville, Tennessee); Townsend Sound Studios (Franklin, Tennessee). | |||
Genre | Contemporary Christian music, pop rock, Christmas | |||
Length | 41:18 | |||
Label | Fair Trade | |||
Producer | ||||
MercyMe chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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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]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Newborn" | Traditional; Brown Bannister, Ben Shive, MercyMe | 5:30 |
2. | "Christmastime Again" | Bannister, Shive, MercyMe | 3:12 |
3. | "Sleigh Ride" | Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish | 3:20 |
4. | "I'll Be Home for Christmas" | Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Buck Ram | 3:50 |
5. | "Hold on Christmas" | Bannister, Shive, MercyMe | 3:45 |
6. | "A Holly Jolly Christmas" | Johnny Marks | 3:23 |
7. | "Go Tell It on the Mountain" | Traditional | 2:14 |
8. | "Do You Hear What I Hear?" | Noël Regney, Gloria Shayne | 4:13 |
9. | "Our Lullaby" | Bannister, Shive, MercyMe | 3:05 |
10. | "Joy" | Traditional; Bannister, Shive, MercyMe | 5:08 |
11. | "O Come, O Come" | Traditional | 3:38 |
Total length: | 41:18 |
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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 |
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