Every year, the same old Christmas carols infiltrate the airwaves and instead of letting us enjoy the holidays, they make us wish Christmas was over sooner. It’s time to crush the carol-bashing attitudes by introducing some Christmas albums that actually appeal to those who hate the soft-rock radio stations. If you feel like you’re missing some Christmas spirit, but can’t stand the thought of Burl Ives telling you what kind of Christmas to have, then this list is for you.
A rockin’ Christmas:
Smashmouth – The Gift of Rock
Twisted Sister – A Twisted Christmas
Bob Dylan – Christmas In The Heart
Indie around the Christmas tree:
Bright Eyes – A Christmas Album
She and Him – A Very She And Him Christmas
Sufjan Stevens – Songs For Christmas
Rap it with a bow:
Various Artists – Christmas Rap
Jim Jones – A Dipset Christmas
Snoop Dogg – Christmas In Tha Dogghouse
Country carols:
Lady Antebellum – A Merry Little Christmas
Blake Shelton – Cheers It’s Christmas
Rascal Flatts – Unwrapped
Pop the top:
Justin Beiber – Under The Mistletoe
Kelly Clarkson – Wrapped In Red
Jewel – Let It Snow: A Holiday Collection
Other honourable mentions:
Bad Religion – Christmas Songs
Mary J. Blige – A Mary Christmas
August Burns Red – Sleddin’ Hill
