“Blast this Christmas music. It’s joyful and triumphant.” – The Grinch
1. Stream: Over the Rhine – “Darlin’ (Christmas is Coming)”
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… on Snow Angels (free on NoiseTrade), Over the Rhine‘s second full length Christmas album. This vibe just makes me so happy.
2. Stream: The Ones and Nines – “Merry Christmas Baby”
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… on Mint 400 Records Presents a Very Merry Christmas Compilation (iTunes). The Ones and Nines bring some rhythm and blues to the Otis Redding/Charles Brown classic.
3. Stream: Marcia Ball – “Christmas Fais Do Do”
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… on Alligator Records’ Genuine Houserockin’ Christmas (iTunes). Put a little Cajun in your Christmas. Marcia Ball gets the award my favorite track on the compilation.
4. Stream: Duke of Norfolk – “Lovely Winter”
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… on European Robin (here – track for $.50 here). This song is poetry and was the first Duke of Norfolk song I’d heard. I’m now a fan.
5. Stream: Roman Candle – “It’s Christmas. Go on and say hello.”
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… get the single for free here. One of the best songs Roman Candle has recorded…in my opinion.
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