"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" (A glam-rock essential).
The album (released in 2004) is a standout holiday compilation that swaps traditional, orchestral carols for a mix of indie rock, alternative, and power-pop vibes. Very Cool Christmas (2004)
It features a perfect blend of legends and then-emerging indie stars. You get everything from The Raveonettes ’ fuzzy "The Christmas Song" to The Shins ’ iconic cover of "Wonderful Christmastime." "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" (A
Very Cool Christmas is the perfect palate cleanser for anyone who loves the holiday spirit but wants a soundtrack with a bit more edge. Twenty years later, it remains one of the few Christmas albums that you can actually listen to from start to finish without reaching for the "skip" button. You get everything from The Raveonettes ’ fuzzy
"Little Drummer Boy" (A psychedelic take on a classic).
If you’re tired of the same three holiday songs on repeat at the mall, it’s time to revisit the 2004 gem, Very Cool Christmas . Released during the height of the early-2000s indie boom, this compilation captures a specific kind of "cool" that most holiday albums shy away from.
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" (Pure choral joy).