Every year, Christmas is celebrated in many different ways, and music plays a huge role in capturing the holiday spirit. However, some Christmas-themed releases have become the subject of attention due to their dark or satirical content contrasting with the festive atmosphere of Christmas.
Here are four Christmas songs that counteract the positivity of the holiday season.
1. ‘The Night Santa Went Crazy’ by ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Song by “Weird Al” Yankovic The night Santa went crazy The sound may be bizarre but don’t be fooled by its upbeat melody, as the song contains crazy levels of madness. It attracted particular attention for its violent depiction of Santa Claus, who goes on a rampage during Christmas.
2. ‘Christmas With the Devil’ by Spinal Tap
Spinal tap Christmas With The Devil starting with the famous jingle from “Carol of the Bells”. The song takes rock music as its main theme while juggling bell instruments often heard in Christmas songs. The lyrics also cause the song to disrupt the festive feel of the holiday through hellish imagery and menacing guitar solos.
3. ‘Santa Claus’ by The Kinks
Sarcasm Santa Claus may have followed the typical cheerfulness of Christmas songs, but The Kinks seemed to have turned their attention to the harsh realities of poverty during the holiday season.
4. ‘Coventry Carol’ (Cover by The Columbine Chorale)
Coventry Carol is a haunting piece of music inspired by Massacre of innocent peopletells of King Herod ordering the execution of male newborns for fear of being overthrown from his kingdom.
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