Christmas is all'bout making lists, and checking'm twice. So before we round up the bestest new Christmas songs of this year in one handy playlist, it's time for a quick look at which original songs stuck out.
The undisputed bestest new Christmas release of 2021 is the album O Come All Ye Faithful by Hiss Golden Messenger. Jim @ Christmas Underground called it very early, and he was damn right when he wrote: 'Despite the gentle, beautiful production, your brain is buzzing and delights in the unexpected. Truly lovely stuff.' And to make things even more interesting, HGM added a dub-version of his Xmas album too. Mind, blown. On Jim's Christmas mix, HGM's Hung Fire is a highlight, but I keep going back to Grace. Country, soul, a tad of gospel, the perfect mix for the perfect song:
I called it a while ago on Twitter, the bestest Christmas single is the Sparks-infected Christmas in the Synthesizer Age by Ex-Rental. I mean, come on, that title alone. Lines like: 'When all we know is computer code/Will children know it's Christmas anymore?' It's both nostalgic and futuristic. It's a lament, and a glorious, catchy piece of pop. It's the essence of Christmas music.
It took a few weeks to admit: Christmas Getaway is the gem of all the (mostly great) Dutch additions to the Christmas pop canon this year. Merel/Blackbird's song is glamming rock'n roll, with sprinkles of soul, great melody and lyrics that are not too sugary but do really stick.
Blues-wise, the bestest releases I heard this year are by Mike Goudreau (who swamps the xmas) and G.Love & Special Sauce. The latter wins (only just) because of enthusiasm, fun (a silly song about smokin' a joint for Christmas) and ultra sweet videos like this. Best song on his album is, I think, this one:
Part of the yearly Snowflakes Christmas Singles Club, this ssssssexy track by The Shacks. When Xmas means not getting out of bed for at least 2 days:
Of course, there's more. A LOT more. Later, we'll round it up for you.
The undisputed bestest new Christmas release of 2021 is the album O Come All Ye Faithful by Hiss Golden Messenger. Jim @ Christmas Underground called it very early, and he was damn right when he wrote: 'Despite the gentle, beautiful production, your brain is buzzing and delights in the unexpected. Truly lovely stuff.' And to make things even more interesting, HGM added a dub-version of his Xmas album too. Mind, blown. On Jim's Christmas mix, HGM's Hung Fire is a highlight, but I keep going back to Grace. Country, soul, a tad of gospel, the perfect mix for the perfect song:
I called it a while ago on Twitter, the bestest Christmas single is the Sparks-infected Christmas in the Synthesizer Age by Ex-Rental. I mean, come on, that title alone. Lines like: 'When all we know is computer code/Will children know it's Christmas anymore?' It's both nostalgic and futuristic. It's a lament, and a glorious, catchy piece of pop. It's the essence of Christmas music.
It took a few weeks to admit: Christmas Getaway is the gem of all the (mostly great) Dutch additions to the Christmas pop canon this year. Merel/Blackbird's song is glamming rock'n roll, with sprinkles of soul, great melody and lyrics that are not too sugary but do really stick.
Blues-wise, the bestest releases I heard this year are by Mike Goudreau (who swamps the xmas) and G.Love & Special Sauce. The latter wins (only just) because of enthusiasm, fun (a silly song about smokin' a joint for Christmas) and ultra sweet videos like this. Best song on his album is, I think, this one:
Part of the yearly Snowflakes Christmas Singles Club, this ssssssexy track by The Shacks. When Xmas means not getting out of bed for at least 2 days:
Of course, there's more. A LOT more. Later, we'll round it up for you.
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