Four “Indie” Christmas Music Albums

Last year, I wrote a post entitled 11 Great Indie Christmas Music Tunes featuring music from Future of Forestry, Jimmy Eat World, Sufjan Stevens, and Jack Johnson. This year, I thought I’d share a few more indie Christmas tunes of my 2009 Christmas.

Paper Route – Thank God the Year is Finally Over

This EP contains two tracks, both of which are awesome. They are Paper Route originals, and you can download them free!

Download “Thank God the Year is Finally Over”.

Jars of Clay – Christmas Songs (buy it!)

Perhaps my favorite new addition to Christmas this year is the entire Jars of Clay album Christmas Songs. It’s got a very chill, somewhat playful feel to it. Favorite track so far:

Jars of Clay – Drummer Boy

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Jars of Clay - Hibernation Day is pretty good (Jars original)

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Jars of Clay - Wonderful Christmastime

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Jars of Clay - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

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Reliant K – Let It Snow Baby…Let It Reindeer (buy it!)

Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Punk Christmas music sucks (sorry, MxPX, it does). However, aside from a few songs that rock out (which suck), most of these songs are just an upbeat and fun take on a whole lot of christmas carols (20, to be exact). The album is only $5.00 on Amazon, so it’s well worth it. You can just get ride of the tracks that shred.

Reliant K – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

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Reliant K - Sleigh Ride (a bit punkish, but fun)

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Reliant K – Silent Night

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Reliant K – Handel’s Messiah (had to include this…just because I had to)

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High Street Hymns – Love Shall Be Our Token (buy it!)

Another solid album this year is from High Street Hymns entitled Love Shall Be Our Token. With a few new takes on some classics, and a somewhat minor key feel, it’s a good change-up. A few tracks.

High Street Hymns – God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman

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High Street Hymns – O Little Town of Bethlehem

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