Various Artists — “Mistletoe Mojo” — MoMojo Records
Christmas music already? Why not — before you know it, the stores will be full of spring fashions and patio furniture. So enjoy it while it lasts.
And you can start with this delightful compilation of rollicking holiday music from the folks at MoMojo Records. It’s definitely not your grandfather’s Christmas music — I think it’s much better — and how can you go wrong with a label that calls itself MoMojo?
There are 14 Christmas songs here, all from the joyously eclectic MoMojo roster. Some are traditional, in a non-traditional sort of way: “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by the honey-voiced Teresa James, “Santa Baby” by sassy Lil’ Red & The Rooster, the ever-hopeful “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by The Stacy Jones Band, “Silver Bells” rung by The Texas Horns, and “Amazing Grace II,” a different riff from Croatian blues harpmeister Tomislav Goluban.
Some are more contemporary: “I Was a Bad Boy This Year” by Rick Vito, “Nick’s Place” by Mark Cameron, and “Who Stole the Baby Jesus” by Dave Keyes. And there are more seasonal sounds from Mark Cameron, Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen, Peter Veteska & Blues Train, Joel Astley, Bobby Gentilo, and Mike Guldin. (Complete track list at the bottom, under the mistletoe.)
Let’s face it. You’re about to be bombarded with holiday Muzak whenever you step outside. It will be fun for a minute, but its mind-numbing tendencies would annoy even Santa himself. You need the comfort and joy that comes from letting “Mistletoe Mojo” work its holiday magic.
Here’s “Santa Baby” by Lil Red and the Rooster:
| Tracklist: 1. I Was a Bad Boy This Year – Rick Vito 2. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Teresa James 3. Nick’s Place – Mark Cameron 4. Santa Baby – Lil’ Red & The Rooster 5. Santa Claus is Coming to Town – The Stacy Jones Band 6. Even Santa Gets the Blues – The Texas Horns 7. Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You – Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen 8. I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Peter Veteska 9. Naughty List – Joel Astley 10. Who Stole the Baby Jesus – Dave Keyes 11. Silver Bells – The Texas Horns 12. Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto – Bobby Gentilo 13. Please Come Home For Christmas – Mike Guldin 14. Amazing Grace II – Tomislav Goluban |
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