Holiday Music
Bright Eyes’ Christmas Album begins with a piano, flute, ambient noise, and musical saw-driven version of “Away in a Manger,” helping weed out casual Christmas music enjoyers, but all too tempting for the most devout of Conor Oberst’s disciples, who originally learned that the warmth of the holiday season is trumped only by its potential for melancholy back in 2002 with the original Saddle Creek release. Oberst and a small army of friends at his house proceed to jamboree through Christmas classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” and “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem,” Holiday cheer, when delivered with Oberst’s trademark tremble, sounds more like a lament than it does hymns of ecclesiastical joy. But the spirited listener will find that the fragile, homespun, and somewhat blinkered vibe that permeates the album sets itself apart from the bog-standard, less sonically humble offerings of the holidays, and, both strangely and satisfyingly, is probably more aligned with the true spirit of the season..
Christmas Wish is a loving tribute to Gregory’s favorite time of year – and to great songwriters, singers and interpreters including Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Dinah Washington and Nat King Cole. Backed by his long-time band and produced by repeat collaborator Troy Miller, with orchestral contributions recorded at Abbey Road, the album features 3 original songs as well as inspired interpretations of carols, jazz-age standards and soulful sixties deep-cuts including ‘Silent Night’, ‘Little Drummer Boy’, Marvin Gaye’s ‘Purple Snowflakes’, Stevie Wonder’s ‘Someday At Christmas’ and Frank Loesser’s ‘What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?, which features a powerhouse guest vocal from double Grammy-winning sensation Samara Joy.
Cher’s first-ever Christmas album filled with explosive Christmas hits! Come party with Cher and some of her best friends.
Are you spending Christmas with Cher?
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Zoetrope Picture Disc 2 LP]
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The soundtrack to the holiday film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, features Danny Elfman, who has scored many of Tim Burton's imaginative films (Edward Scissorhands, his two Batman films, etc.), is a perfect musical partner for the somewhat macabre director, and never more so than here, where, in fact, Elfman gets not only to write the music but to play the part of the main character. 12" Zoetrope Picture Disc displaying art from the film.
FEATURES:
- Double LP
- Zoetrope Picture Disc
Danny Elfman The Nightmare Before Christmas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
New for the 2023 holiday season, Pentatonix presents The Greatest Christmas Hits. With 23 Christmas classics and eight new songs, this collection consists of Pentatonix’s greatest hits and more.
A Mary Christmas: Anniversary Edition [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Translucent Green 2 LP]
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Bob Dylan’s Christmas In The Heart was released on October 13, 2009 by Columbia Records. The album, being Dylan’s 34th studio album, is his first and only Christmas album comprised of a collection of hymns, carols, and popular Christmas songs. The album includes “Must Be Santa,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and “Here Comes Santa Claus.”
Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas is the fifteenth studio album by Elvis Presley, released in October 1971. It was his first Christmas album with new recordings since Elvis' Christmas Album (1957). The album's single, "Merry Christmas Baby" / "O Come All Ye Faithful", was later released in November 1971. This album was a top seller and topped the Billboard Holiday Albums Chart.
A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector is an album of Christmas songs, produced by Phil Spector, originally released in November 1963. Revered as one of the quintessential classic Christmas albums. This vinyl re-issue celebrates the 60th anniversary of the album release.
In 2003, the album was voted No. 142 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, maintaining the rating in a 2012 revised list. In 2017, it was ranked the 130th greatest album of the 1960s by Pitchfork. In 2019, it was ranked the greatest Christmas album of all time by Rolling Stone. Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has cited this album as his favorite of all time. The album was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
NOW That’s What I Call Music! celebrates its 25th anniversary in the U.S. in 2023, debuting in 1998, following 15 years of multi-platinum international triumph. The series has sold more than 250 million albums worldwide, topping 105 million in the U.S. alone. 68 previous releases in
NOW’s U.S. series have reached Billboard’s Top 10, and 19 volumes have topped the chart. NOW Most Wonderful Christmas features 16 holiday favorites from superstars across all ages, including Camila Cabello, Carrie Underwood, Pentatonix, Bing Crosby, Nat “King” Cole and Justin Bieber.
The original soundtrack album for Universal/Illumination (2018) release of Dr Seuss’ The Grinch film includes timeless classics from Run-DMC and The Brian Setzer Orchestra, along with fresh takes on the music. One of the standout tracks "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch", is a reimagination by the collaborative effort of composer Danny Elfman and Tyler, the Creator.
The 11-track album will feature Keys' soulful, raw, fresh reimagining of seven beloved holiday classics as well as four original songs written by Keys. The album was recorded this summer while Alicia was on her sold-out European tour. The album's first single "December Back 2 June" will be released October 28. "I love this music! It feels so good!" says Keys. "I picked each song based on my all-time favorites and I wrote the new ones based on real holiday emotions and stories. The holidays are such a beautiful time to slow down, be with the ones you love and make meaning! Santa Baby is definitely going to be the perfect holiday soundtrack. I can't wait for you to fall in love with it."
Double 180gm vinyl LP pressing. 2017 holiday collection. As the holidays draw nearer, Frank Sinatra Enterprises and Capitol/UMe are pleased to announce an essential new Frank Sinatra collection, designed to make the season bright. Ultimate Christmas showcases Sinatra's merry best, from the tranquil and traditional "White Christmas," "Silent Night," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," and "The First Noël" to the rollicking "Jingle Bells," Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," and "Mistletoe And Holly." Sinatra's children add their voices to "The Twelve Days Of Christmas," "The Bells Of Christmas (Greensleeves)," and "I Wouldn't Trade Christmas." The collection's iconic recordings span 1954 to 1991, with arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Don Costa, Gordon Jenkins, and Johnny Mandel, among others.
Norah Jones has been a warm voice of comfort and reassurance for nearly 20 years since her cozy 2002 debut, Come Away with Me. The 9x GRAMMY-winning artist presents the Deluxe Edition of her 2021 holiday album, I Dream of Christmas. It features the original album of timeless seasonal favorites and profound originals, plus an extra disc of bonus tracks and live recordings from her 2021 livestream concert from the Observatory at the Empire State Building. 2 LP.
All the comedy, music, and memorable moments from the spectacular “Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show” available on beautiful, white vinyl!
Country Christmas Greatest Hits includes 13 tracks from country music superstars including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Reba McEntire just to name a few. It also includes one of the best-selling Christmas songs in history, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," by Brenda Lee. This compilation is a must-have for all country Christmas fans and is sure to be an annual favorite.
Reba McEntire presents her Ultimate Christmas Collection on white vinyl this holiday season for the first time. This is a compilation of 12 songs taken from all three of her individual Christmas albums: Merry Christmas to You (1987), The Secrets of Giving (1999), and My Kind of Christmas (2017). It also includes "I Needed Christmas," which was released in 2021 and is now available for the first time on vinyl.
The year's best stocking stuffer! A limited edition picture disc vinyl of the first ever Christmas album from the godfather of dramatic musical interpretations and a legend of stage and screen, Mr. William. Features an incredible cast of supporting players such as Henry Rollins, Billy Gibbons, Judy Collins, Brad Paisley, Rick Wakeman, Iggy Pop, Todd Rundgren, Joe Louis Walker and more! This is a holiday treat the whole family can enjoy with gorgeous and fun arrangements of these holiday classics as well as an original tune "One For You, One For Me!"
2020 holiday release. Multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls release their first-ever holiday record It's Christmas All Over. Comprised of cover renditions of classic fan-favorites as well as two new originals all in the spirit of Christmas, the album promises to deliver a much-needed warmth and hope to 2020. Produced by frontman John Rzeznik alongside the band's longtime collaborators Brad Fernquist and Jimmy McGorman, the record was created during lockdown this year.
A newly remastered edition of one of the most popular and beloved holiday albums of all-time. This special 2012 edition of the multi-platinum selling classic includes THREE BONUS TRACKS that did not appear on the original 1965 LP.
Warmer in the Winter (Deluxe Edition) is the expanded version of the top selling new holiday album of 2017. Produced by Josh Abraham with arrangements from Chris Walden. The vibe of the album is orchestral meets big band and jazzy vibes. Featured guest artists include Becky G, Sabrina Carpenter, Trombone Shorty and All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth.
No Christmas is complete without the voice of Johnny Mathis. Originally released in 1958, this timeless album paired some of the greatest carols of the season with Mathis’ sonorous voice and the rich accompaniment of Percy Faith and His Orchestra. Features classic renditions of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “The First Noel,” “O Holy Night” and, of course, Johnny’s definitive take on “Sleigh Ride.”