Sometimes You Have to Work on Christmas
Harvey Danger · 2004
22 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and jangly guitars captures the bittersweet essence of the holiday season.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sometimes You Have to Work on Christmas (Sometimes) — The title track encapsulates the album's theme by juxtaposing holiday cheer with a sense of obligation, showcasing the band's signature wit and melancholy.
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Plague of Locusts — This track features driving rhythms and sharp lyrics that reflect on societal decay, making it a standout for its darker tone amidst the holiday context.
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Wine, Women & Song (demo) — As a demo version, this track reveals the band's raw energy and lyrical candidness, providing insight into their creative process during this period.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- bittersweet holiday reflections
- early evening listening sessions
- gradual rise to emotional climax
- jubilant yet introspective vibes
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2004, this album marked Harvey Danger's return after a five-year hiatus following their acclaimed self-titled debut. The band was navigating the changing landscape of alternative rock in the early 2000s, seeking to redefine their sound and reconnect with fans through this holiday-themed project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Weezer· The Smashing Pumpkins· Jimmy Eat World
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sometimes You Have to Work on Christmas (Sometimes) 5:12
- 2 Plague of Locusts 3:18
- 3 Wine, Women & Song (demo) 3:27
- 4 Pike St. / Park Slope (demo) 4:41
- 5 Jack the Lion (live) 5:52
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