Seems like everyone does one of these. Fuck it, I will too....
Obviously, Vince Guaraldi and Boney M and Run DMC are listenable but these are a little more obscure. Im not saying its all great but at least its off the beaten path.
ROTARY CONNECTION: PEACE
This is a weird 60s band that I was turned on to cuz of my love of the 5th Dimension. Frankly, Connection doesn't hold a torch but their Xmas album is pretty stellar. Lots of originals, the right amount of sleigh bells. Great cover.
A YELLOW CHRISTMAS
This album is awful but worth an annual listen. Its just fun to hear Yellowman replace his name for Santa and Jamaica for Christmas for 10 agonizingly long Xmas standards.
LOW: CHRISTMAS
Great pop album with a somber version of little drummer boy. I heard 'Just Like Christmas' in Superstore the other day.
A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS
'Here Comes Fatty With His Bag Of Shit.' What more do you want. A well curated, deep Xmas comp. Tiny Tim makes an appearance amongst some kitsch and soul.
CHRISTMAS EVE WITH BURL IVES
Ok. This is terrible but I love Burl.
Obviously, Vince Guaraldi and Boney M and Run DMC are listenable but these are a little more obscure. Im not saying its all great but at least its off the beaten path.
ROTARY CONNECTION: PEACE
This is a weird 60s band that I was turned on to cuz of my love of the 5th Dimension. Frankly, Connection doesn't hold a torch but their Xmas album is pretty stellar. Lots of originals, the right amount of sleigh bells. Great cover.
A YELLOW CHRISTMAS
This album is awful but worth an annual listen. Its just fun to hear Yellowman replace his name for Santa and Jamaica for Christmas for 10 agonizingly long Xmas standards.
LOW: CHRISTMAS
Great pop album with a somber version of little drummer boy. I heard 'Just Like Christmas' in Superstore the other day.
A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS
'Here Comes Fatty With His Bag Of Shit.' What more do you want. A well curated, deep Xmas comp. Tiny Tim makes an appearance amongst some kitsch and soul.
CHRISTMAS EVE WITH BURL IVES
Ok. This is terrible but I love Burl.
BADD SANTA: A STONES THROW XMAS
When I first heard this I thought I had an annual Xmas soundtrack but it wears thin. The Xmas cover of "Rock The Bells" is worth it though....
Anyway. I hope this helped you annoy someone you love or at least gave you a break from the Amy Grant Christmas album or whatever....
