Favorite Christmas/holiday music.

[generic]

It's been awhile since I've bought or found a really good holiday recording.

What are your favorites and what media are they on? What is on everyone's must have list?

[james_e5]

The Reign of Kindo
Dave Barnes
Sister Hazel
Relient K

Those are some of my favorites. Of course, I'm not into a lot of the music that guys reference on here, so these artists may not be your style either. I like 'em though!

-j

[mattp]

Star Wars Christmas on vinyl

[ameuba10]

Well I love Sinatra's Christmas songs, but I think Trans-Siberian Orchestra takes the cake in the awesome Christmas music category.

[Brewski]

"Yeah, magic dust, y'know? He used ta give a little bit to da reindeer, a little bit to Santa Claus, a little bit more for Santa Claus, a little bit more.."

[domwilson]

Bob Rivers - Twisted Christmas

[50 watt head]

[generic]

Oh I have that one, and it is indeed a wonderful CD to have.

[stan]

I have a bunch of holiday CD's, the wife only allows me to play Christmas music between Thanksgiving and New Years

Last year, after the holidays, I started putting together a Grooveshark playlist, need to get back on it and finish it. Got distracted by all the other "great music" threads.

Here is one: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Xmas...call-to-action

And another: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Xmas...call-to-action

Enjoy!

Stan

[kevinr]

John Fahey's acoustic guitar instrumental Christmas album
and the Merry Axemas all guitarists compilation which is really good . The version of O Little Town Of Bethlehem by Robin Trower really shines .
The only clinker is the track by Ted Nugent , rest are excellent .
+1 on the Vince Guaraldi Charlie Brown Christmas album

[LoveDoctor]

Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan

The track Carolina Christmas is a fun one to listen to when downing some nog.

[Chris Roemer]

It's been awhile since I've bought or found a really good holiday recording.

What are your favorites and what media are they on? What is on everyone's must have list?

Unless you absolutely hate Bluegrass, and even if you do, this is a nice little gem. Full digital recording (in Jackson Hole I believe).

http://www.christmasreviews.com/wlooseties2.shtml

[NickS]

Angels We Have Heard on High - Sixpence None the Richer
Away in a Manger - The Very Most
Carol of the Bells - The Bird & the Bee
Deck the Halls - Pomplamoose
Do You Hear What I Hear - Pink Martini
Dominick the Donkey - Lou Monte
Frosty the Snowman - America
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing -Jacynthe
I Tan't Wait Till Quithmuth Day by Mel Blanc
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Caedmon's Call
Jingle Bells - Lisa Loeb
Jingle Bells - Brent Lewis
Let It Snow - A Fine Frenzy
Little Drummer Boy - Aly & AJ
Mele Kalikimaka - The Puppini Sisters
Silent Night - Shakin' Stevens
Silver Bells - Relient K.
Sleigh Ride - The Late Greats
The First Noel - Armik
The Christmas Song - Raveonettes
We Three Kings - Blondie
What Child is This - Rebecca St James

[Paul Carmody]

shameless self-promotion
http://sites.google.com/site/vaagencarmody/christmascd
A little rough at times, but at least it comes from the heart.

I really like Rockapella's Christmas CD. The covers are really good, and the originals are exceptional! (Those who like to audition their speakers with a capella music might want to check this out as well)
http://grooveshark.com/#/playlist/Ro...stmas/63228685

Also, Merry Axemas is a good disc.

[Chris Roemer]

The Christmas Song - Raveonettes

From "Christmas With The Kranks" - 2004
Tim Allen - Jamie Lee Curtis

Fairly funny - but very cool sub effect when all the Xmas lights blow out the neighborhood's power.

[mzisserson]

Ho ho Hoey.

[Carrick1973]

A Victorian Christmas by Robert DeCormier is excellent: http://www.amazon.com/Victorian-Chri...034751&sr=1-10

And the Kingston Trio - Last Month of the Year is also excellent:

http://www.amazon.com/Last-Month-Yea...1034883&sr=1-1

I guess I have a soft spot to both of those because that's what I listened to growing up.

Of course, the Charlie Brown Christmas goes without saying.

Steve

[BeerParty]

My favorite Christmas CDs (by Type):

Vocals: "We Three Kings" by the Roches

New Age: "Christmas Live" or "Christmas Celebration" by Mannheim Steamroller (depending on your performance preferences)

Jazz: "Charlie Brown Christmas" by Vince Guaraldi

Brass: "The Christmas Album" by the The Canadian Brass

[williamrschneider]

Telarc's Christmas with the Pops - nicely recorded.

Straight No Chaser's Christmas Cheers a cappella vocal work, very witty.

[jcpahman77]

I like the classics and carols, but my favorite Christmas music has got to be anything by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They add a certain energy to Christmas music that I think the classics lack and really strikes a chord with me.

Edit: their 'Christmas Eve and Other Stories' is my favorite of their albums.