Post Tagged with: "Holiday Cheer"

Ben Levin, “Forgot Mrs. Claus” (2019): One Track Mind

Ben Levin, “Forgot Mrs. Claus” (2019): One Track Mind

The only thing that beats a white Christmas is a blues Christmas, particularly the vintage style blues proffered by Ben Levin for his yuletide tune “Forgot Mrs. Claus.”

Lucinda Williams, Jorma Kaukonen + Manchester Orchestra: 2021’s Seasonal Sounds

Lucinda Williams, Jorma Kaukonen + Manchester Orchestra: 2021’s Seasonal Sounds

The holiday music of 2021 may not be plentiful, but there are a handful of very worthy new releases and reissues.

Lisa Mychols & Super 8, “A Very Merry Christmas” (2021): One Track Mind

Lisa Mychols & Super 8, “A Very Merry Christmas” (2021): One Track Mind

Lisa Mychols & Super 8’s “A Very Merry Christmas” unites glittery Phil Spector/Brian Wilson-informed production values with a power-popping presence.

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Steve Perry, Norah Jones, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2021’s Seasonal Sounds

Ross Boissoneau digs into new seasonal sounds from Steve Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones, Blackmore’s Night and others.

Thanksgiving Songs From Bob Dylan, Joan Baez + Others: Gimme Five

Thanksgiving Songs From Bob Dylan, Joan Baez + Others: Gimme Five

Sometimes it’s best to give thanks. And sometimes it helps to have Thanksgiving songs by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and others to remind us.

How Aimee Mann’s ‘One More Drifter in the Snow’ Brought Unexpected Holiday Cheer

How Aimee Mann’s ‘One More Drifter in the Snow’ Brought Unexpected Holiday Cheer

Before ‘One More Drifter’ arrived 15 years ago today, I couldn’t have imagined that Aimee Mann would do a Christmas album – or that I would love it so much.

10 Songs to Break Your Heart This Valentine’s Day: A Mixtape

10 Songs to Break Your Heart This Valentine’s Day: A Mixtape

When it comes to love, appreciation and fancy dinners, you can always count me in. But there is a shadow side to Valentine’s Day.

Dean Martin, Phil Spector, Johnny Mathis + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

Dean Martin, Phil Spector, Johnny Mathis + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

A new favorite arrived from Calexico amid a sleigh full of reissues of holiday classics from Dean Martin, Phil Spector, Johnny Mathis and others.

Stephanie Angelini, “Magic Christmas [The Best Time of the Year]” (2020): One Track Mind

Stephanie Angelini, “Magic Christmas [The Best Time of the Year]” (2020): One Track Mind

Just when you think you’ve had your fill of holiday songs, along comes a tune like Stephanie Angelini’s “Magic Christmas (The Best Time of the Year).”

Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night + Others: 2020’s Seasonal Sounds

There are maybe thousands of holiday songs from years past. So let’s look for something new from Rick Wakeman, David Benoit, Blackmore’s Night and others.