This band calls themselves Yächtley Crëw (see what they did there?) and they claim to be "Titans of Yacht Rock" and from the evidence of this song, I'm not going to argue! The song, "It's Christmas Time", is from an EP called Seas and Greetings. (Again, see what they did there?) I would liked to have … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas / Single Review: Yächtley Crëw – It’s Christmas Time
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It's not Christmas without a seasonal Dollyrots song and this year we have their version of the 1973 Wizzard classic! You can grab it from their Bandcamp, or go the whole hog and pick up a full collection of their Christmas numbers (17 of them) for free (or be nice and give them some money for … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas 2024: The Dollyrots – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
I like Big Boy Boater and his music, so, when I heard he had a side project, where he worked on a Christmas song in a ska style, I was in... even before I heard it. The song is "Rudy's On The Roof" by 'King BIG. (The apostrophe before "King" appears to be important, but … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas / Single Review: ‘King BIG – Rudy’s On The Roof
It has to be said I was in two minds about reviewing this single. It is so far from my usual cup of tea that it barely resembles an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring boiling water over dried leaves. In the end I decided... it's Christmas! So here's the review! I had never heard of … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas / Single Review: Vulgarithm – Christmas Time With Vulgarithm
The legendary gospel group, The Blind Boys of Alabama, in collaboration with Jay Buchanan (frontman of The Rival Sons) sounds like a match made in heaven. So, does I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day deliver on its promise or is it a nightmare before Christmas? Jay's style fits really well with the Blind Boys … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas 2024: Blind Boys Of Alabama & Jay Buchanan – I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
This could be an EP or an old style single with an A side and a B side. I have decided to treat it as an old school single... I generally do not like trying to label a band with a particular genre, but if I had to apply one to The Sheepdogs, I would … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas 2024: The Sheepdogs – Santa Man/Hot Christmas