“CJ†– Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
This long, monotonous Latin tune would be better served if there were no lyrics. It drags the song down leaving the listener wondering why they downloaded this track in the first place.
“Wilson P†– Six Finger Satellite
This track is the reason why a band that formed in the early ‘90s is still around. “Wilson P†is an electronic guitar lover’s dream and together with the lyrics makes a solid rock song.
For the 24 days before Christmas the remaining downloads are holiday songs.
“Joy to the World†– Casting Crows
You can’t get Christmas music wrong as long as you sing it straight and that’s exactly what the Casting Crows do. Too often music acts attempt to put their stamp on holiday music with abysmal results. Luckily this track doesn’t do that.
“Snow Angel†– Tori Amos
Who allowed Tori Amos to sing a holiday song? Even Ebenezer Scrooge before he met the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future would tell Amos to lighten up. Skip it.
“The Coventry Carol†– Mediaeval Baebes
This track’s slumbering tune is strictly for the insomniacs. If you’re in the Christmas spirit, this song isn’t what you want on your mp3.
“Slower Than Christmas†– The Boxmasters
Reminiscent of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,†this short country ditty is about a dysfunctional family Christmas. Unlike the family the band sings about you want it to stay for a while.
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen†– Jars of Clay
What could have easily been a boring rendition of a Christmas standard, Jars of Clay made this track a song that reminds you of the season in a good way. The guitar arrangement makes this song something that you could listen to out of season. A rare feat for a seasonal tune.
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