We all know the Christmas season well: the snow, the tree, the Jack Frost nipping at your nose…blah, blah, blah…perhaps we know it a little too well. Couldn’t we just tweak this conservative holiday enough to make room between the “White Christmas” and “Jingle Bell Rock” for something a little more…fun? (But, of course, equally as heartfelt.)
The Superions take the fruitcake for this holiday season’s most adventurous and enjoyable Christmas record, Destination Christmas. Fronted by Fred Schneider (you may remember him from a little group called The B-52s), it’s impossible to imagine a more unique backdrop to your family gatherings around the Christmas tree, or perhaps more accurately, your wild parties the weekend before. Of course, could we expect anything less from the same comedic genius that gave us rock lobsters? Songs about the trials and tribulations of baking, dropping by Santa’s Disco, caroling around the “Crummy Christmas Tree” — yes, it’s just what I wished for this Christmas. As a lot of new age holiday records are generally hit-and-miss, often pretentious, and just plain (can I say it? In the Christmas spirit?) lame. The Superions make a point not to be taken seriously and are, as a result, as refreshing as a double shot in your hot cocoa.
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I think, after centuries of tradition, maybe it’s time for Santa to loosen his belt a little and relax. Take a break and party on for Destination Christmas.
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