It Snowed

Released in 2011, 'It Snowed' serves as Meaghan Smith's contribution to the holiday canon, though it functions more as a seasonal mood piece than a standard Christmas album. Following the critical success of her debut 'The Cricket's Orchestra', this record continues her exploration of 'vintage-pop' - a self-defined style that merges the songwriting sensibilities of the Great American Songbook with indie-pop production. The album features a mix of original compositions and reimagined classics. Notably, Smith's original title track 'It Snowed' won a SOCAN Echo Songwriting Prize, highlighting her ability to write new material that stands alongside standards like 'Silver Bells'. The recording is characterized by its use of the omnichord and subtle electronic beats, which provide a modern skeleton for her 1930s-style vocal delivery. Critically, the album was praised for its restraint and its ability to evoke a specific, whimsical Canadian winter atmosphere without falling into cliché.