Twelve Days of OK Go
OK Go · 2012
37 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A playful collection of covers and acoustic renditions that showcases OK Go's eclectic influences and charmingly quirky style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Here It Goes Again (UK surf mix) Start here — This upbeat remix transforms the iconic original into a sunny, beach-friendly version while retaining its infectious energy and memorable hooks.
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Wave of Mutilation (Pixies cover) — Their rendition captures the wistfulness of the original while adding a fresh pop sensibility that highlights their distinctive sound.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — This track stands out for its warm, stripped-down arrangement, showcasing the band's softer side and vocal harmonies during a beloved holiday classic.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of playful energy
- acoustic warmth for cozy moments
- covers that evoke nostalgia
- catchy tunes for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, immersive tracks
- prefer serious, heavy themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A playful collection that showcases versatility but isn't a major entry point for new listeners.
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· acoustic warmth· quirky covers
- Career context
- Released in early 2012, Twelve Days of OK Go came out after the band's breakout success with their acclaimed album Of the Blue Colour of the Sky in 2010. This album marks a departure from their studio work, featuring a mix of covers and previously unreleased tracks, reflecting a more intimate side of the band following their commercial peak.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· The Postal Service· Weezer
Tracklist
- 1 Last Leaf (Mahogany Sessions) 2:13
- 2 Dynamite (Damian: 1995) 2:48
- 3 Oh Lately It's So Quiet (acoustic) 3:18
- 4 Here It Goes Again (UK surf mix) Start here 4:36
- 5 Wave of Mutilation (Pixies cover) 3:14
- 6 Down for the Count (UK b-side) 3:01
- 7 Bye Bye Baby (demo) 2:02
- 8 Antmusic (Adam & The Ants cover) 2:51
- 9 Letterbox (They Might Be Giants cover) 2:07
- 10 Father Christmas (Kinks cover) 4:13
- 11 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 2:49
- 12 Any Time at All (Beatles cover) 2:11
- 13 This Will Be Our Year (Zombies cover) 2:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Picaresque
The Decemberists
Features whimsical storytelling and an eclectic mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation.
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Combines quirky arrangements with warm, nostalgic themes and a rich acoustic sound.
Armchair Apocrypha
Andrew Bird
Merges playful melodies with intricate arrangements and introspective, often whimsical lyrics.
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