On the drive over to my mother’s home Christmas morning, the local station was playing a really excellent mix of non-traditional Christmas songs. Among them was JD McPherson’s “Holly, Carol, Candy & Joy”, which may just be my new favorite holiday banger. From his Christmas album Socks, the jubilant ditty is a nifty mix of good cheer, old-school rock, sly wordplay, and really tight, effective musicianship. Kudos! (Check it out.)
