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christmas music that doesn't suck

christmas music that doesn't suck

Are you SICK OF IT ALL? Specifically the top 40 Christmas songs, the ones that started playing on BlackFriday? I didn't grow up with Christmas music (except Charlotte Church's record, which somehow made the cut?), so I'm still getting used to this stuff, and I'm already sick of most of it.

I lean heavily on Sufjan's albums, but sometimes you want something more solemn, and sometimes you want something with more oomph. So here's 2 hours of music - the first hour is for partying or getting work done, the second hour is for chilling or winding down. Don't you dare put it on shuffle. Pairs well with eggnog.

If you are boycotting this season entirely, I don't blame you. 

Try this fall playlist, or this summer one.

Openness Unhindered: When Sisters Disagree

Openness Unhindered: When Sisters Disagree

The Outspoken Confession of the Faithful

The Outspoken Confession of the Faithful