2012
Per usual, it showcases this years’ particular pop obsessions (Roxy Music, the Bee Gees, the Manics [although I left out the Dead!]), outre cover versions (Cee Lo, J Tull, Jon Anderson), and selections from my Christmas vault that I propose for canonization (Ed Gerhard, John Prine, Byron Lee). Now – I submit to you this question: what makes the Glam and Power Pop sub-genres the ground most fertile for holiday originals? Taste and see.
Tracklist
The Dumbells (aka Roxy Music)
Giddie Up
Three Ships
Jon Anderson
Please Come Home For Christmas
The Insight (featuring Johnny & Edgar Winter)
Christmas Time In Motor City
Was (Not Was)
Let’s Get It Together This Christmas
Harvey Averne Band
Winter Wonderland
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
Mele Kalikimaka
Arthur Lyman
Merry Christmas Baby
Dr. John
Hey Santa Claus
The Moonglows
The Wildest Christmas
The Boys Next Door
Metal Mike, Alison & Julia
Deck The Halls
Merry Christmas Will Do
Material Issue
Please Leave Me Home For Christmas
Imperial Drag
Ghost of Christmas
Manic Street Preachers
Christmas, Bring Us
The Grip Weeds
Christmas Was Better In The 80s
The Futureheads
White Christmas
The Wedding Present
Christmas Spirit
The Wailers
Christmas in Prison (Live)
John Prine
Christmas '83
Centro
Silver Bells
Arlo Guthrie & Ed Gerhard
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
Jethro Tull
Christmas Must Be Tonight
The Band
Children Go Where I Send Thee
Odetta
River
Cee Lo Green
Thank You for Christmas
Bee Gees