A Very New Found Glory Christmas
New Found Glory · 2012
12 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A punchy collection of pop-punk holiday anthems infused with New Found Glory's signature energy and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nothing For Christmas Start here — This original track captures the band's playful spirit, combining humorous lyrics about holiday disappointment with upbeat instrumentals that embody their pop-punk roots.
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White Christmas — Their rendition transforms this classic into a high-energy anthem, showcasing how New Found Glory can infuse traditional holiday music with punk rock vitality.
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The Christmas Song — This cover stands out for its energetic arrangement and heartfelt vocal delivery, making it both festive and quintessentially New Found Glory.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends pop-punk energy with holiday themes, featuring both originals and covers in a cohesive yet conventional manner.
What we noticed
- The first track features a driving beat and layered guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy tone that persists throughout the EP.
- The arrangement includes prominent vocal harmonies and upbeat tempos, typical of pop-punk, which contribute to a festive atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of festive joy
- sing-along cheer with friends
- quick holiday spirit fix
- playful energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek serious introspective themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A holiday-themed EP showcasing their sound but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- holiday disappointment· punk rock festivities· upbeat Christmas anthems
- Career context
- A Very New Found Glory Christmas arrived in 2012 as the band's first holiday-themed album, following their commercial success with the 2011 record Radiosurgery. This release showcased their ability to blend festive cheer with their established pop-punk sound, appealing to both fans of the genre and holiday music enthusiasts alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yellowcard· The Wonder Years· Sum 41
Tracklist
- 1 Nothing For Christmas Start here 3:43
- 2 White Christmas 1:37
- 3 Ex-Miss 3:47
- 4 The Christmas Song 2:06
- 5 We Wish You A Merry Christmas 1:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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