Sunday, December 13, 2009

25 Days or Less of Christmas Songs - #12: Put the Lights on the Tree

Sufjan Stevens, indie music troubadour and vaguely Christian singer/songwriter, has released a whole hell of a lot of Christmas music in the last few years. One of the better tracks, by virtue of it's animated video, would have to be "Put the Lights on the Tree." It's a pretty short, upbeat, somewhat whimsical song. Also, if you listen to the lyrics, it's kind of like an instructional guide for the holidays (Put the lights on the tree / Put the ribbon on the wreath / Call your grandma on the phone). But if indie whimsy isn't your style and you're looking for something for your saddo side, try "That Was the Worst Christmas Ever."

Rating: Festive epaulettes for your marching band uniform%

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3 comments:

Internet Robyn said...

hmmm... worst Christmas ever? pink eye and chicken pox??

I.J. said...

Dear Santa: This Christmas please bring me an indie vocalist who isn't fucking horrible.

Walter Benjamin and the Mechanical Reproductions (the band) said...

hey internet jon