Christmas is Here by Brandon Heath - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Brandon Heath’s first holiday release displays the same mix of old-school songwriting chops, folk/pop eclecticism, and inclusive Christian faith that have made his previous albums so appealing. Christmas Is Here has the easygoing charm and understated polish of a vintage James Taylor album, whether Heath is applying his cozy tenor to a yuletide standard like “The Christmas Song” or one of his self-penned tunes. Fans of his 2012 release Blue Mountain will find a similar bluegrass touch in the twanging dobros and shimmering mandolins lighting up the hymns “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “In the Bleak Midwinter.” Heath’s originals are melodically strong and lyrically thoughtful, whether he’s getting into the holiday spirit (“The Day After Thanksgiving”), spiking a family vignette with a dash of Bourbon Street cheer (“Momma Wouldn’t Lie to Me”), or retelling the Nativity story with a personal touch (“Just a Girl”). A medley of “O Come All Ye Faithful”/”Angels We Have Heard on High” ends the album on a satisfying traditional note.

1. The Day After Thanksgiving

by Brandon Heath

Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Composer: Ross Copperman
Brandon Heath
Lee Thomas Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Ross Copperman
Brandon Heath
Lee Thomas Miller; Composer

2. The Christmas Song

by Brandon Heath

Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Composer: Mel Tormé
Robert Wells; Composer
Lyricist: Mel Tormé
Robert Wells; Composer

3. O Little Town of Bethlehem

by Brandon Heath

Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Arranger: Brandon Heath
Ben Shive; Composer

4. Just a Girl

by Brandon Heath

Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Composer: Brandon Heath
Lee Thomas Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon Heath
Lee Thomas Miller; Composer

5. In the Bleak Midwinter

by Brandon Heath

Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Arranger: Brandon Heath
Ben Shive; Composer

6. Momma Wouldn't Lie to Me

by Brandon Heath

Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Composer: Brandon Heath
Andy Gullahorn
Ben Shive; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon Heath
Andy Gullahorn
Ben Shive; Composer

7. Away in a Manger

by Brandon Heath

Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Arranger: Brandon Heath
Ben Shive; Composer

8. Go Tell It on the Mountain

by Brandon Heath

Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Arranger: Brandon Heath
Ben Shive; Composer

9. Silent Night

by Brandon Heath

Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Arranger: Brandon Heath
Ben Shive; Composer

10. O Come All Ye Faithful / Angels We Have Heard on High

by Brandon Heath

Performer: Brandon Heath; Performer
Primary Artist: Brandon Heath; Main Performer
Arranger: Brandon Heath
Ben Shive; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

34 minutes and 25 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

9/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Holiday, Rock, Christmas, Christian, CCM, Holiday Music

Label

Reunion Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444190732