Category: country sort of

Vincent Von Vegga’s gangsta rap “Nightmare on Christmas” is all sorts of bad news. No wakin’ up from dis.

Mad Pigs metals out “City of Nightmare” completely missing out on all the joy the holidays bring to the wealthy few.

Dr. BLT’s “Nightmare B4 Christmas” was of the breakup variety. Country complaining makes it palatable. That, and he actually woke up after all.

Dallas seems to be living in a “Nightmare Before Christmas.” Peppy dark pop without Tim Burton NOR Danny Elfman.

Santa appears as a “Nightmare On My Street” when Mega Ran & Richie Branson fresh rap about this paranoiac scary movie aftermath misunderstanding. (Might be Christmas.)

Ray Stevens has a “Nightmare Before Christmas.” Santa runs afoul of the law and everyone turns agin him. Country bumpkin cornpone.

The Ohio City Singers know how to swing a beat. “Dreams of Christmas Day” is keeping me up and toe-tapping with its jazzy coolness.

“What Could Be Better” is Shad Weathersby asking and answering about the Best Case Scenario for deep in December. He’s dreaming of a country-ish home Xmas.

Big band swing chills “When Dreams Come True” from David Tobin and Jeff Meegan. A bit overly orchestrated for something private, but Dream Big or stay home by the fire.

Rhonda Vincent features some fancy fiddlin’ while “Dreaming of Christmas.” Barn burning slumbertime activities.

I probably shouldn’t include the indulgent “Dreaming of K-Mart,” a Paco Moreno archived recording that, well, puts me in the holiday mood. Just dreamin’ it.

Incomprehensible switches holidays for us when “I’m Dreaming of a Black Friday.” Slightly above average parody.

Julien Baker ootsies up the mood with “A Dreamer’s Holiday.” It’s a jazz band vacation from the holidays!

Darryl Gregory has his holiday priorities set when he’s “Dreaming of a Snow Day.” Slack key country, so goofy fun.

The Whoopass Girls grate the garage with screaming angst for “(I’m Dreaming of) A Jack White Christmas.” Stripes optional.

Cautioningly, Ben Worley EDMs “I’m Dreaming” by Ben Worley until you can’t remember what holiday we were even talking about.

Sonorous caroling from Ages about some “Holiday Dream.” Wake up!

Cheering us back up, Martin Blasick chirps pop country in “I’ve Been Dreaming Of Christmas.” It’s more of a remembering thing, but softly out of focus nonetheless.

Jimmy McIver is cordial when proposing “Let’s Fall Asleep (Under the Christmas Tree).” It’s retro infused pop, so fun scat back up singing. And the subjunctive = asking consent.

“This Winter’s Night” by Ben & Kat is also innocently hooking up. But half the world is sleeping, so no one’s around to judge their love. Indie through and through.

“Every Day Is Christmas” countrifies Colbie Caillat (Feat. Jason Reeves), because, you see, you’re like a present in her bed. Which is like the holidays. Something like that. Well, it’s not nasty.

Suo Gan’s “Welsh Christmas Lullaby” retells JC’s arrival with a slow tempo and lots of recorder. In two languages.

Amati Bros. stop the sleep and sail into blues with “A Christmas Lullaby for Me.” It’s moving, mushy, AND meta.

“A Christmas Lullaby” by Louisa Manuel peels off the softness and revels in jazz diva-ship. It’s a country warbler full of love and uncertainty.

There should only be ONE hole in your Xmas stocking, neh? The one on the top, where the goodies go in. But–

Blame ranges from moths to mice, but “A Hole in My Christmas Stocking” energizes Liz Anderson to do something about it. Before it’s too late! Kidsong with odd instrumentation.

Pat Boone steps up to the topic with “The Hole in the Stocking.” See, this kid got so much last year (it IS a lot), it wore out the fabric. But, our easy listening experience takes a Christian turn. Wait for it–

Echoic country comedy (baZing! boi-oi-oing!) from Dave & Jeanine advises “Don’t Hang Your Stocking with a Hole in It.” Good for a two-step or two.

And sometimes, ol’ Red Suit is a home wrecker.

Jackie West (with Billy West) interrupts a wife-stealing “Santa Santa.” Knives are drawn, windows are violated, shotguns appear… the usual. Folk by way of Jamaica.

George Jones saw “Mom and Santa Claus” twisting that night. He had a look in his eye. Pop country from ’62, so it’s all innocent i’m sure.

At the bar Bill Mader’s old lady ran off with That Guy, so–in appropriate country fashion–he sings “Beer Humbug.” Catchy.

“Santa’s Misbehavin’” when faced with a scantily clad recipient in Kelly Nolf & Wyndi Harp’s country howler. … and Mrs. C found out!

Santa’s creepin’!

Santa got caught smoochin’ around and got smacked a bit. “Santa’s Movin’ On” ‘cuz of it (and for other reasons) according to Homer and Jethro. Folksy country.

“Santa’s Got a Wish List” is classy R+B euphemism from J. Anthony Brown. It’s food oriented, so, you know.

Rich Evans claims, with dirty blues, “Santa Knows Where All the Bad Girls Go.” Apparently it’s on some list.

Andrea Gower country rocks the children’s tale “Big Bad Wolf Santa.” He’s on the hunt, so keep your receipts!