To end today's blog day, a few treats to pass along your way, courtesy of a trio of local artists already over all this Thanksgiving business. Yep, three acts, all from vastly different facets of the local music scene have already moved on, releasing Christmas songs for your listening pleasure.
They are? National hip-hop sensation Dorrough, area blues-rock favorites THe BAcksliders and mall-punk trio A Bird A Sparrow.
Let's check 'em out, one at a time...
A Bird A Sparrow -- "Doesn't Feel Like Christmas At All"
Where to Hear It: Stream via MySpace
Synopsis: These lovelorn suburban rockers just can't believe that it's already Christmastime. Worse, they can't believe they're spending the holiday with you. Yes, you. And without you? Well, that's no holiday, brah. Turns out, it's actually something of sweet little song--no surprise there given the above sentiments expressed within it. And this song from the group, recently downgraded from a quintet to a trio, is far less in-your-face riff-rock/power-pop than usual. After all, let's face it: This is a band that has a song called "Best Friends Forever," and isn't Saved By The Bell's Zack Attack. As such, standard post-emo whinery remains abundant. But, hey, we hear harmonica! So it could be worse.
Verdict: 5 jingle balls out of 10.
(After the jump, check out free downloads of new Christmas-themed songs from both Dorrough and THe BAcksliders, as well as commentary on those releases.)
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