REVIEW | 10 Songs to Add to Your Playlist This Holiday Season
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‘Tis the season to expand your music taste! Here are ten holiday songs wrapped up just for you and your playlist
“Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” – Bleachers
Let us introduce you to the most bone-chilling Christmas song to exist, although it really is a song for all year round. This song will make you cry, shiver, and “run through the halls of your haunted home.”
“Christmas in Harlem” – Kanye West, CyHi, & Teyana Taylor
This track is perfect for your playlist this season. The mix between Kanye’s voice and Teyana’s singing is “chef’s kiss” and sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
“The Christmas Party” – The Walkmen
This song is extremely bittersweet but perfectly encapsulates the feeling of holding your loved ones close and grasping onto holiday spirit, praying it won’t end.
“Winter Wonderland” – Laufey
Laufey's whimsical voice and jazzy tones make this the perfect background to a cozy night in December. Her twist on the classic is sure to give that merry feeling.
“So Much Wine” – Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers wins again with another melodic and melancholic masterpiece. Whether you’re crying or sitting numbly in front of a fireplace whilst listening to this track, this song is bound to elicit intense emotion.
“Christmas Tree Farm” – Taylor Swift
Pure nostalgia bundled up into a song; Swift's familiar voice, a tune you can bump to any time, and vivid imagery full of cider and snow make this song timeless. “Christmas Tree Farm” definitely will take you back to the warmth of the holidays at home.
“Cindy Lou Who” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Cindy Lou Who” is a melancholy soft pop song following the feelings of jealousy and loneliness. In this song, Carpenter refers to her old partner's new partner as "Cindy Lou Who.” By using analogies of Christmas characters and stating how there is “red and green everywhere but [she's] so blue,” this song perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being isolated and lonely during the holiday season when everyone is merry and together.
“New Year’s Day” – Taylor Swift
“New Year’s Day” is another great song for all the feels. The song makes you really think back on the year and reflect on the times you had. The soft piano just adds the perfect “je ne sais quoi” that ties it all together, adding even more to that reflective, chilly winter morning feel. Happy listening and have a very merry holiday season!