In ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ we hear about scary ghost stories as an Xmas tradition. Apparently we did that before radios and TV.
Don’t believe me? Check in with Astro Al’s “A Victorian Christmas Ghost Story.” This spoken word yarn is backed with discordant anti-music and punctuated with melodrama. Seems like a Hamlet step-dad problem.
POV of the ghost! Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert tell “A Ghost Story for Christmas” with easy listening indie vibes. A lover’s loss revisits and he seems unaware despite her decking the hauntings with love. Pretty sad stuff.
Missin’ their darlin’ Pine Hill Haints ramble a ridiculously good rant in “Ghost of Christmas Past,” a restless night of regret with rockabilly bluegrass.
Ben R and Drake C are “Chasing Ghosts on Christmas.” Alt-folk that won’t let love go, even when it’s cold.
Wild Earp & The Free For Alls admit “I Saw a Ghost on Christmas.” Turns out it was that lost love. The tango music, however, makes a game of the loss. Watch out for that final cruel twist.
The “Christmas Ghost” who visits Charlotte Moroz & Guy Capecelatro III offers gifts, but no wisdom or explanation. Her longevity, however, is impressive. She visits the same girl from age 5 to age 80 and somehow offers cheer. Haunting folksy pop.
Karling Abbeygate boop-boop-a-doops “Santa’s Got a Crush on Me.” The love triangle with Mrs. Claus tragically takes a turn and it’s Ghost Santa who will be visiting the home wrecker this Christmas. Defanged rockabilly.
Patrick Canning gets truly weird with his pop rocking “Christmas Ghosts That Dance Forever.” He’s the ghost, but doesn’t want to be around those other ghosts. Sprinkle his ashes somewheres else please.