Its the time of year synonymous with cheesy horrible music destroying your soul. Well you're in luck, here’s our handy guide to a few festive treats.
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Phil Spector
A christmas gift for you
For starters you can’t go far wrong with this. Packed full of the Mowtown goodness that Phil Spector was renowned for, this is surely a Christmas must. |
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Bright Eyes
A Christmas Album
If you'd prefer some song writers. Released in 2002 with all profits going to the Nebraska AIDS project. This album sees Conor taking on some classic carols along with an outstanding rendition of "Blue Christmas". |
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Sufjan Stevens
Songs For Christmas
A five disc collection of Christmas songs combining traditional songs with some of Sufjans own material. ‘Angels We Have Heard On A High’ and ‘Amazing Grace’ are simply stunning. |
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Bob Dylan
Christmas In Heart
With the proceeds going to the world food program this unusual album surfaced in 2009. |
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Low
Christmas EP
Released as a gift to fans but turned out to be full of the perfect song craft expected from any Low album. |
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A Very She & Him Christmas
She & Him
An album of traditional Christmas songsgiven an intimate and emotional feel, proving that Christmas music does not have to be soulless. |
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Jethro Tull
Christmas Album
This album finds Tull bringing their brand of Jazz flute driven prog rock to some Christmas classics as well as a few new tracks of their own. |
So there you have it, a collection of alternative Christmas albums to see you through the festive season.
