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6 Notable Tracks From the Just Say Noël Compilation

  1. Sonic Youth - “Santa Doesn’t Cop Out On Dope” Sonic Youth contributed this novelty holiday track, which features their signature noisy, dissonant style wrapped around a sarcastic Christmas theme.

  2. Cocteau Twins - “Frosty the Snowman” A dreamy, ethereal take on the classic, showcasing Elizabeth Fraser’s distinctive vocals and the band’s lush, atmospheric sound.

  3. The Pogues - “Fairytale of New York” This iconic duet between Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl is a raw, bittersweet Christmas ballad about love, loss, and drunken regret.

  4. Aimee Mann - “The Christmas Song” A stripped-down, melancholic version of the standard, highlighting Mann’s clear, emotive voice and understated arrangement.

  5. The Fall - “Xmas with The Fall” A chaotic, abrasive track that blends holiday cheer with Mark E. Smith’s deadpan, surreal lyrics and the band’s jagged post-punk sound.

  6. The Jesus and Mary Chain - “Little Donkey” A noisy, feedback-drenched cover of the traditional carol, transforming it into a wall of distorted guitars and reverb.

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