It's back, and it's everywhere. In every mall, in every shop, on every street.
Christmas music.
Y'know what Mariah Carey? All I want for Christmas is some damn peace and quiet. What I wouldn't give for a Silent Night.
Now, Christmas music wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't the same dozen songs getting played over and over and over again. There's only so much Jingle Bell Rock a person can take before they snap.
And as you may have guessed, I'm currently past that point.
It's a shame too, because there''s some amazing Christmas music out there!
So, if you must listen to Christmas music this holiday season, do so responsibly, and start with the Westender's Guide to Alternative Xmas Songs That Don't Totally Suck.
The Ramones, "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)"
Run DMC, "Christmas in Hollis"
The Kinks, "Father Christmas"
The Sonics, "I Don't Believe in Christmas"
Kurtis Blow, "Christmas Rappin'"
Murder City Devils, "364 Days"
The Pogues, "Fairytale of New York"
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "All I Want For Christmas"
Best Coast and Wavves, "Got Something For You"
Man or Astroman?, "Frosty the Snowman"
LCD Soundsystem, "Oh You (Christmas Blue)"
The Sonics, "Village Idiot"
Atomic 7, "Señor Santa Él Es El Monstruo"
Rocket From the Crypt, "Cancel Christmas"
