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Christmas Drag

I Don't Know How But They Found Me

11 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock

A playful blend of alternative rock and electronic elements creates a festive yet edgy holiday soundtrack.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Christmas Drag — The title track encapsulates the album's quirky spirit, merging upbeat tempos with witty lyrics that subvert traditional holiday tropes.
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    Merry Christmas Everybody — This cover infuses the classic tune with a modern twist, showcasing the band's ability to reinterpret familiar songs while maintaining their distinct sound.
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    Oh Noel — This original track combines nostalgic melodies with contemporary production, highlighting the band's knack for crafting catchy hooks within seasonal themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100
Foothills
Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album blends alternative rock and electronic elements in a festive context, showcasing the band's unique style.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a punchy electronic beat that sets a lively tone, while the second track shifts to a more traditional rock sound with layered guitar riffs.
  • Each song features playful lyrics that incorporate holiday themes but maintain an edgy, irreverent style characteristic of the band.
  • The album is concise, with only three tracks, allowing for a quick yet engaging listen without any filler material.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Christmas Drag 4:20
  • 2 Merry Christmas Everybody 3:25
  • 3 Oh Noel 3:42

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