Warmer in the Winter is the fourth studio album and first Christmas album by violinist and composer Lindsey Stirling, released on October 20, 2017.[2] The album features Becky G, Trombone Shorty, Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low, and Sabrina Carpenter. The album is composed of ten Christmas cover tracks and three original tracks.[3] The album opened at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, selling 15,000 copies, making her fourth Top 40 album.[4] The deluxe edition, which features five bonus tracks, was released on October 19, 2018.[5]

Warmer in the Winter
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 20, 2017
GenreChristmas music, classical crossover
Length42:52
Label
Lindsey Stirling chronology
Brave Enough
(2016)
Warmer in the Winter
(2017)
Artemis
(2019)
Deluxe Edition
Deluxe Edition released in 2018

Critical reception

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AllMusic gave Warmer in the Winter three stars out of five, with reviewer James Christopher Monger writing that "Stirling has crafted a fun and flighty brew of modern holiday cheer that is most certainly of its time".[6]

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"
2:39
2."You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" (featuring Sabrina Carpenter)
  • Abraham
  • Oligee[a]
  • Brian Phillips[a]
2:48
3."Christmas C'mon" (featuring Becky G)
  • Abraham
  • Levine
3:50
4."Carol of the Bells"
2:48
5."Angels We Have Heard on High"TraditionalAbraham4:22
6."I Saw Three Ships"TraditionalStephen J. Anderson2:35
7."Let It Snow"Abraham2:53
8."Warmer in the Winter" (featuring Trombone Shorty)
Abraham2:55
9."What Child Is This"Abraham3:19
10."All I Want for Christmas"Abraham4:05
11."Time to Fall in Love" (featuring Alex Gaskarth)
2:56
12."Jingle Bell Rock"
  • Joseph Beal
  • James Boothe
Abraham3:48
13."Silent Night"Abraham3:54
Total length:42:52
Target bonus tracks[7]
No.TitleLength
14."We Three Gentlemen"2:59
15."O Come, Emmanuel"3:52
Total length:49:43
2018 deluxe edition[8]
No.TitleLength
14."I Wonder As I Wander"4:26
15."We Three Gentlemen (Medley)"2:58
16."Santa Baby"3:23
17."Main Title From Home Alone (Somewhere In My Memory)"3:59
18."Hallelujah"3:18
Total length:1:00:56
2018 Target Deluxe Edition[8]
No.TitleLength
14."I Wonder As I Wander"4:26
15."We Three Gentlemen (Medley)"2:58
16."Santa Baby"3:23
17."Main Title From Home Alone (Somewhere In My Memory)"3:59
18."Hallelujah"3:18
19."Mary, Did You Know?"3:33
20."Home For The Holidays"2:31
Total length:1:07:00

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies a vocal producer

Charts

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Music videos

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List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s) Notes
"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" 2017 Unknown
"Christmas C'mon" Featuring vocalist Becky G
Choreographed by Ashley Gonzales
"Carol of the Bells" Stephen Wayne Mallett Choreographed by Ashley Gonzales
"Angels We Have Heard on High" Dream Team Directors
Bayou Bennett
Daniel Lir
Produced by Jenna Capozzi
Cross-promotion with Masterpass' relief efforts after Hurricane Maria.
"I Wonder As I Wander" 2018 Graham Fielder Shot on location at White Horse Ranch in Landers, California.[24]
Concept by Lindsey Stirling.
"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Joshua Shultz
Lindsey Stirling
Featuring vocalist Sabrina Carpenter
Produced by Krizia Vega
"Santa Baby" Joshua Shultz
Lindsey Stirling
Produced by Krizia Vega
"Warmer in the Winter" Alissa Torvinen
Lindsey Stirling
Featuring Mark Ballas, Addie Byers, and Malece Miller
Produced by Tyler Zelinsky
Executive Producers: Kimberley Stuckwisch and Carlos Lopez Estrada
"We Three Gentlemen" 2019 Graham Fielder Produced by Lindsey Stirling.
"Angels We Have Heard on High" (alternate video) 2020 Unknown Cinematography by Rj Idos and Morgan Steinagel
"Carol of the Bells" (live) 2023 Navire Argo Filmed at Lollapalooza Paris 2023
Live band: Drew Steen and Ryan Riveros
Dancers: Taylor Gagliano, Anika Kojima, Morgan Geraghty, Annelise Ritacca, Kailyn Rogers, and Selena Hamilton

See also

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References

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