Endiamonds has a problem with those “Too Cool for Christmas“. Their club rock is too cool to start the song for a minute of lead in, but they ask you not to ruin it. So, i’ll let it stand.
In their same album, they up the tempo to piano electronica but are wearied that “Nothing’s Gonna Change” when it comes to the holidays. Be the change you asked Santa for.
At “December 25th” Jabee also slow rises to the song, then raps his disappointment along with the bouncing theremin beat. (Okay, the down is the rest of the year, while Xmas is the highlight–still, no joy.)
Yarou (feat. Sydney Smithmartin) warbles out about the “Broken Holiday” with more worry than worship. Family and love helps, but the pokey R+B trails off without solution.
“Christmas Tears” from The Superions is not based on tragedy, but a bitchfest over the neighbors’ yard decorations, snowfall, bratty kids, carolers… crap that makes the season bright. Queer pop.