In a conscious effort to not to be super-annoying, I always like to limit my Christmas-themed reviews. But that makes it fun in the sense that I get to be very selective (as I am with my reviews in general). I knew Classic Pat's Christmas Mania would have to be one of the ones I reviewed this year. It's a very simple concept. The songs are all holiday classics (I like that) done in the signature musical style of Classic Pat (I like that too). What else needs to be said? Pat does an amazing job with these songs. There's no trace of irony or cynicism here: just pure Christmas song love infused with a punk rock spirit. If you're looking for a pop-punk album you can enjoy with the parents and grandparents while you're opening presents or roasting chestnuts by the open fire, here you go. This album gives me the feels because it reminds me of when I was in my early 20s and always played the Ramones Mania tapes while I was wrapping presents on Christmas Eve. And who knew that we'd get to experience something as cool as Classic Pat covering George Frideric Handel? In the spirit of the season, Christmas Mania is a free download via Bandcamp. I'll be adding this one to the yearly rotation!
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