Andy’s Twelve Alternative Songs of Christmas: No 10

Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci - Christmas Eve

This song by 90’s Welsh indie band Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci only has four lines- and they’re right at the end, but it’s a lovely little festive song.

And the star you fell in love to

Comes out on Christmas Eve

And the star you fell in love to

Came out on Christmas Eve

Andy’s Twelve Alternative Songs of Christmas: No 9

Lightspeed Champion- Another Song About Being Alone At Xmas

The ex-Test Icicle provides us with the ninth installment of my alternative Christmas songs with ‘Another Song About Being Alone At Xmas’. Say what you see.

Andy’s Twelve Alternative Songs of Christmas: No 8

Pet Shop Boys - It Doesn’t Often Snow At Christmas

Unmistakably Pet Shop Boys. Unbelievably festive. This year seems to be one of those ‘unoften’ times. My favourite bit is approx one minute in: “Bing Crosby. BING CROSBY!” Brilliant.

Andy’s Twelve Alternative Songs of Christmas: No 7

Julian Casablancas- I Wish It Was Christmas Today

Julian Casablancas of The Strokes doing a Christmas song? Dream ticket. It ticks all the ‘Christmas song’ boxes and it’s Christmas wish is considerably more practical than Wizzard’s.

Andy’s Twelve Alternative Songs of Christmas: No 6

The Kinks- Father Christmas

The Kinks failed to chart when they released this festive single in 1977. The premise of the song is a department store Santa getting a visit from poor kids who want cash (to survive!) rather than impractical toys. I like the innocence of the song- nowadays even the poor kids would probably be demanding a PlayStation 3 and Alien vs Predator on ‘Bluray’. I also like the fact that it is a good catchy rock song with an unequivocally festive intro.