BARENAKED LADIES – BARENAKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Barenaked Ladies’ Barenaked for the Holidays is a festive, fun-filled album, now making its debut on vinyl. Released in 2004, this 20-track collection combines the band’s original holiday songs like ‘Christmas Pics’ and ‘Green Christmas’ with seasonal classics such as ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ and ‘Auld Lang Syne.’ Known for their witty, playful style, the band delivers lighthearted arrangements full of acoustic warmth, reminiscent of their early album Gordon. The album features a balance of Christmas and Hanukkah tunes, showcasing a variety of influences. Standards like ‘Carol of the Bells’ are delivered seriously, while ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Rudolph” get the goofy, rollicking treatment fans expect. Highlights include a jazzy duet with Sarah McLachlan on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and a whimsical collaboration with Michael Buble on ‘Elf’s Lament’. Barenaked for the Holidays is a welcome return to the band’s playful, less serious side, creating an enjoyable, family-friendly listen that’s perfect for fans who’ve missed the band’s lighter touch in recent years.