The excitement we have waiting for Christmas ranges on a spectrum from antsy to peepeepants, so what’s the correlation of enthusiasm to quality in the songs that feature angst?
Well, some pop just bangs the tambourine and sways in place, très European. So with An Hours Thought Elton-John tribute “I Can’t Wait for Christmas.” This repetitive song can cure insomnia due to overwrought waiting.
Singing about the children for the children Rudd Young peps us up with a rock pop “I Can Hardly Wait for Christmas.” Raging guitar in the back, monotone in the front. Danceable.
Glory-waving, iMaronn joyously bring the voices together with gospel garage pop and “Wait for the Happiest Day.” More foreign influences to remind us to crack a smile.
Oslo Soul Children shout and cheer their pop “Can’t Wait for Christmas Day.” Mostly it’s for Jesus Christ, but they are in lock step harmoniously. Militant fun.