When Christmas Comes

Mariah Carey · 2011

4 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A warm blend of soulful melodies and festive arrangements that captures the spirit of the holiday season.

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When Christmas Comes is a single by Mariah Carey, released in 2011. A warm blend of soulful melodies and festive arrangements that captures the spirit of the holiday season. This album is noteworthy for its contribution to the holiday music genre, further solidifying Mariah Carey's reputation as the 'Queen of Christmas.' While it did not achieve the commercial success of her earlier Christmas work, it received positive reviews and contributed to the ongoing revival of interest in festive music during the holiday season. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does When Christmas Comes sound like?

A warm blend of soulful melodies and festive arrangements that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes When Christmas Comes by Mariah Carey notable?

This album is noteworthy for its contribution to the holiday music genre, further solidifying Mariah Carey's reputation as the 'Queen of Christmas.' While it did not achieve the commercial success of her earlier Christmas work, it received positive reviews and contributed to the ongoing revival of interest in festive music during the holiday season. When Christmas Comes was released in 2011, marking Mariah Carey's return to holiday music after her successful 1994 album Merry Christmas. At this point in her career, Carey was focusing on expanding her legacy in pop culture through seasonal offerings, having solidified her status as a holiday icon with classic hits like 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.' This release reaffirmed her ability to infuse contemporary R&B with traditional holiday sounds.

How many songs are on When Christmas Comes?

When Christmas Comes has 1 track, running approximately 4 minutes.