At long last, a Christmas album for the rest of us! Anyone who spends the month of December squirming as they hear a thousand trite and empty-headed musical declarations of holiday cheer finally gets a responsible statement of the opposing point of view with Bummed Out Christmas!, a collection of Yuletide music at its least cheerful. While some of these tunes are actually pretty fun -- most notably "Somebody Stole My Santa Claus Suit," with Dan Hicks fronting The Christmas Jug Band, and Sherwin Linton's "Santa Got a DWI" -- ...
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At long last, a Christmas album for the rest of us! Anyone who spends the month of December squirming as they hear a thousand trite and empty-headed musical declarations of holiday cheer finally gets a responsible statement of the opposing point of view with Bummed Out Christmas!, a collection of Yuletide music at its least cheerful. While some of these tunes are actually pretty fun -- most notably "Somebody Stole My Santa Claus Suit," with Dan Hicks fronting The Christmas Jug Band, and Sherwin Linton's "Santa Got a DWI" -- several really are truly depressing stuff, particularly George Jones' "Lonely Christmas Call," Johnny and Jon's "Christmas in Viet Nam" (in which the holiday cease-fire is violated mid-song), and the Everly Brothers' just-plain-miserable "Christmas Eve Can Kill You." But the rhythm and blues contingent really walk off with top honors here, thanks to Clyde Lasley's well-oiled "Santa Came Home Drunk," the Staple Singers' sincere "Who Took the Merry Out of Christmas?," and the Youngsters' brilliant "Christmas in Jail" (which wouldn't make a bad public service announcement). So, put away that Kenny G holiday CD and give Bummed Out Christmas! a try -- it's a wonderful way to say "Bah Humbug!" to the special people in your life. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Add this copy of Bummed Out Christmas to cart. $3.39, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Rhino.
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Fair. Disc(s) and case show moderate signs of wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork. All items ship Mon-Fri. Disc(s) have been resurfaced using a professional-grade machine. Case shows moderate wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork. All items ship Mon-Fri.
Add this copy of Bummed Out Christmas to cart. $4.10, fair condition, Sold by Service First Media rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Taylorsville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Rhino.
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork. Disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
Add this copy of Bummed Out Christmas to cart. $6.49, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Rhino.
Add this copy of Bummed Out Christmas to cart. $6.49, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Rhino.