Some Christmas songs are not just for XMAS
Two Christmas albums you’re not likely to hear at the malls. Ever
Low – Christmas (1999)
In typical Low style, this is a haunting album with a surprisingly upbeat opener. A.V. Club’s Josh Modell described it as “the religious album even heathens can love”.
Phil Spector – A Christmas gift to you (1963)
Phil Spector brings his Wall of Sound production to Xmas standards with The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love and Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans. The Beatles re-issued the album on their Apple label in 1972. The album was included in Robert Dimery’s 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Off the beaten Chistmas track – A Playlist
Some of my favourite Christmas songs including a few floor fillers from my early DJ days on Spotify or Deezer. Be warned: This is not a typical family friendly playlist.
In a choice between DJing on Christmas Eve or New Year, I would pick Christmas every time. New Year was (and still is) a massive boozy build-up with wall-to-wall hits and a serious slump after 2am, while Christmas Eve was a measured optimistic night full of loners and those with no family to go to…sometimes by choice. The drive home after was always quiet and magical.
“We wish you a Metal Xmas and a headbanging New Year” would be my choice.