You expect Faith Hill and Mariah Carey to have Christmas albums, not Snoop Dogg. Of course Bieber is going to put out a Christmas record, but Weezer? Why, Rivers, why? And Bruce Springsteen? Why would the Boss debase himself by recording arguably the creepiest and most annoying carol ever? Well, for millions of dollars, but still, it’s disappointing. Not only do we have to endure carols ad nauseum, we must watch musicians we idolize cash in by covering them. Serious music fans suffer more during the holidays, though. By the time the holiday arrives, Christmas tunes feel like little more than the sonic cattle prod our corporate overlords use to goad us into consumption. Few things are less cheer-inducing than having “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” bellowed in your ear in every public space from November 1 to New Year’s Day. 29.L et’s face it: the vast majority of Christmas music is supremely irritating and overplayed. Catch Setzer and his 18-piece orchestra on their 12th annual Christmas Rocks! tour through Dec. The Brian Setzer Orchestra: “Rockin’ Rudolph”īig band swing versions of Christmas favorites make up the Brian Setzer Orchestra’s first holiday album in 10 years, “Rockin’ Rudolph.” Highlights of the bass-heavy album include “Yabba-Dabba Yuletide” (yes, from “The Flintstones”), “Rockabilly Rudolph” (a surf version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”), “Here Comes Santa Claus” and “Swingin’ Joy.” There are also several instrumental versions of the classics on the 12-track opus.

The records listed are all available via iTunes, Amazon and other places where you can purchase music unless noted. Whether you like traditional holiday music, updated versions of the standards or are looking for completely original compositions, there is something for everyone. If you love festive songs, but are looking for something new, Headlines & Global News is here to help! We reviewed a bevy of 2015’s brand new Christmas albums and came up with a list of the 25 best. With the holiday season upon us, you’ve surely been hearing the same old Christmas tunes over and over on the radio, on TV and in stores while shopping - and you’re probably sick of them already.

Best holiday albums 2015