White Christmas and Little Drummer Boy Live cover

White Christmas and Little Drummer Boy Live

Mark Kozelek · 2007

168 min · 33 tracks · folk rock

A haunting blend of stripped-back folk and introspective melodies, capturing the essence of winter's solitude.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rock 'n' Roll Singer — This track opens the album with a reflective narrative that sets the tone for the rest of the performance, blending personal storytelling with musical simplicity.
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    Little Drummer Boy — Kozelek's rendition strips down this holiday classic to its emotional core, emphasizing vulnerability through minimal instrumentation and heartfelt delivery.
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    Admiral Fell Promises — This song showcases Kozelek's signature melancholic style, intertwining intricate guitar work with deeply introspective lyrics that resonate throughout the live experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • winter introspection and reflection
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • dynamic progression of emotions
  • contemplative moments for solitude
  • rich storytelling in each track

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat and fast-paced
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Mark Kozelek had established himself as a significant figure in the indie rock scene, particularly with his work in Red House Painters. 'White Christmas and Little Drummer Boy Live' came out shortly after his acclaimed album 'April', showcasing his ongoing evolution as a solo artist while embracing a more intimate live format.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Kil Moon· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Rock 'n' Roll Singer 4:11
  • 2 Cruiser 5:01
  • 3 Up to My Neck in You 5:20
  • 4 White Christmas 1:22
  • 5 What's Next to the Moon 3:48
  • 6 Admiral Fell Promises 7:35
  • 7 Wop-A-Din-Din 6:28
  • 8 Shadows 7:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Evil 7:38
  • 2 Dragonflies 2:25
  • 3 Things Mean a Lot 3:36
  • 4 Three Legged Cat 7:15
  • 5 Trucker's Atlas 3:54
  • 6 Salvador Sanchez 4:27
  • 7 Cruiser 5:54
  • 8 Katy Song 4:29
  • 9 Little Drummer Boy 2:26

Disc 3

  • 1 All Mixed Up 4:54
  • 2 Moorestown 4:16
  • 3 Unlit Hallway 3:49
  • 4 Duk Koo Kim 12:19
  • 5 Four Fingered Fisherman 3:36
  • 6 Lily and Parrots 6:21
  • 7 Carry Me Ohio 6:43
  • 8 Bubble 4:05

Disc 4

  • 1 Mistress 5:10
  • 2 Michigan 5:27
  • 3 Void 5:20
  • 4 Down Colorful Hill 5:43
  • 5 Rock 'n' Roll Singer 3:14
  • 6 Glenn Tipton 3:41
  • 7 Tiny Cities 3:44
  • 8 Have You Forgotten 6:35

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