This Christmas Aretha
Aretha Franklin · 2008
51 min · 11 tracks · funk · jazz · pop rock
Aretha Franklin's rich vocals imbue classic holiday hymns with soulful depth and gospel fervor.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions contemplative holiday reflections
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'This Christmas Aretha' marked Aretha Franklin's return to the holiday music genre after several decades. Though her earlier Christmas albums were released in the 1960s, this album showcased her enduring vocal prowess and ability to reinterpret beloved standards during a prolific phase of her career.
- If you like
- funk, jazz, pop rock
This Christmas Aretha is an album by Aretha Franklin, released in 2008. Aretha Franklin's rich vocals imbue classic holiday hymns with soulful depth and gospel fervor. The album received positive reviews and was notable for its blend of traditional Christmas songs with Franklin's unique gospel-infused style. It solidified her status as a leading voice in holiday music, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners during the festive season. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Christmas Aretha sound like?
Aretha Franklin's rich vocals imbue classic holiday hymns with soulful depth and gospel fervor. Rooted in funk and jazz.
What makes This Christmas Aretha by Aretha Franklin notable?
The album received positive reviews and was notable for its blend of traditional Christmas songs with Franklin's unique gospel-infused style. It solidified her status as a leading voice in holiday music, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners during the festive season. Released in 2008, 'This Christmas Aretha' marked Aretha Franklin's return to the holiday music genre after several decades. Though her earlier Christmas albums were released in the 1960s, this album showcased her enduring vocal prowess and ability to reinterpret beloved standards during a prolific phase of her career.
Who is This Christmas Aretha for?
This Christmas Aretha works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative holiday reflections.
How many songs are on This Christmas Aretha?
This Christmas Aretha has 11 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angels We Have Heard on High 5:25
- 2 This Christmas Standout 5:22
- 3 My Grown-Up Christmas List 5:14
- 4 The Lord Will Make a Way Standout 5:43
- 5 Silent Night Standout 5:06
- 6 Ave Maria 4:56
- 7 Christmas Ain't Christmas (Without the One You Love) 3:52
- 8 14 Angels 2:08
- 9 One Night With the King 6:08
- 10 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 5:24
- 11 'Twas the Night Before Christmas 1:51
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