Very Cool Christmas (2004) «RECOMMENDED»

"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" (A glam-rock essential).

If you’re tired of the same three holiday songs on repeat at the mall, it’s time to revisit the 2004 gem, Very Cool Christmas . Released during the height of the early-2000s indie boom, this compilation captures a specific kind of "cool" that most holiday albums shy away from. Very Cool Christmas (2004)

It features a perfect blend of legends and then-emerging indie stars. You get everything from The Raveonettes ’ fuzzy "The Christmas Song" to The Shins ’ iconic cover of "Wonderful Christmastime." "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" (A

The album (released in 2004) is a standout holiday compilation that swaps traditional, orchestral carols for a mix of indie rock, alternative, and power-pop vibes. and power-pop vibes.