Yep, we had a vinyl giveaway this year again. A red or green vinyl ten inch record, A Dutch Xmas Party, curated by CAGGs very own Oscar Smit. This was the blogpost in which we asked: write us a guestblog on your favorite post-punk Christmas tune.
And the winners are Jon and Jake!
Jake on The Three Wise Men: 'If you haven't heard 'Thanks for Christmas' by The Three Wise Men, you're seriously missing out on a holiday treat! This hidden gem by the brilliant XTC (under a perfect Christmas pseudonym) is the perfect blend of festive cheer and pop magic. The melody is infectious, and Andy Partridge’s distinctive voice floats effortlessly over lush harmonies, evoking a sense of nostalgia and warmth. It’s the kind of song that makes you feel all the holiday feels without being overly cheesy. Trust me, it’s a must-add to your Christmas playlist.'
Jon, aka DJ Tenderloin, walks us through his considerations:
'Man that's a hard question for someone who's been making holiday mixes for literally decades going back to the cassette days (I'm old) - my favorite post punk Xmas song? I'm gonna assume right off the bat that we're talking original - not a cool cover of a holiday standard, for example any of the kick ass Dollyrots covers.
Let's see.
Christmas was better in the 80's - The Futureheads is a serious contender - an almost perfect xmas song! But what about Julian Casablanca's "cover" of the SNL skit song I Wish It Was Christmas Today? Also a hot dose of instant joy if you ask me. On this year's mix is a great song I think - Kris Kringle and The Midnight Soul by Wake Up And Smell The Sun - that just kicks holiday butt! Post Apocalypse Christmas from Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) is a personal favorite that seems more prescient than ever.
But maybe as someone who makes a mash-up christmas song every year (since 2005? 2006? Can't remember anymore) I might have to pick what I think is one of the most amazing mash-ups ever. A friend of mine who's a DJ at WXPN in Philadelphia years ago played it - I sent it to him - and he told me before the song ever stopped playing he got like a dozen phonecalls about it - who is this??? My pick is:
And the winners are Jon and Jake!
Jake on The Three Wise Men: 'If you haven't heard 'Thanks for Christmas' by The Three Wise Men, you're seriously missing out on a holiday treat! This hidden gem by the brilliant XTC (under a perfect Christmas pseudonym) is the perfect blend of festive cheer and pop magic. The melody is infectious, and Andy Partridge’s distinctive voice floats effortlessly over lush harmonies, evoking a sense of nostalgia and warmth. It’s the kind of song that makes you feel all the holiday feels without being overly cheesy. Trust me, it’s a must-add to your Christmas playlist.'
Jon, aka DJ Tenderloin, walks us through his considerations:
'Man that's a hard question for someone who's been making holiday mixes for literally decades going back to the cassette days (I'm old) - my favorite post punk Xmas song? I'm gonna assume right off the bat that we're talking original - not a cool cover of a holiday standard, for example any of the kick ass Dollyrots covers.
Let's see.
Christmas was better in the 80's - The Futureheads is a serious contender - an almost perfect xmas song! But what about Julian Casablanca's "cover" of the SNL skit song I Wish It Was Christmas Today? Also a hot dose of instant joy if you ask me. On this year's mix is a great song I think - Kris Kringle and The Midnight Soul by Wake Up And Smell The Sun - that just kicks holiday butt! Post Apocalypse Christmas from Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) is a personal favorite that seems more prescient than ever.
But maybe as someone who makes a mash-up christmas song every year (since 2005? 2006? Can't remember anymore) I might have to pick what I think is one of the most amazing mash-ups ever. A friend of mine who's a DJ at WXPN in Philadelphia years ago played it - I sent it to him - and he told me before the song ever stopped playing he got like a dozen phonecalls about it - who is this??? My pick is:
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