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In the late 80's & early 90's, SUB POP records had a "sound." They kind of lost it there for awhile in the mid 90's, but they're getting it back. Gone are the NIRVANA'S, GREEN RIVERS & SOUNDGARDENS; now we have THE SHINS, THE ROGUE WAVES & most recently BAND OF HORSES. We're not suggesting that B.O.H. is a sound alike band, but there is a lot of similarities to THE SHINS & ROGUE WAVE especially the singing. Vocalist Ben Bridwell is cleary influenced by SHINS' vocalist James Mercer, but there's some BRIAN WILSON (an influence on Mercer I'm sure) & some DOUG MARTSCH too. This release fits in really well with the last few years of SUB POP releases so if you're into that stuff you're going to love this.

all yr favorite 80's rock stars! culture club, wham, bananarama, duran duran, U2, spandau ballet, boomtown rats, sting, & more! they sing your favorite holiday tune!! ** THE REMIX IS A NICE ALTERNATIVE INSTEAD OF HEARING THE REGULAR ONE EACH YEAR ***

Debut EP between vocalist ALINA BARAZ & producer GALIMATIAS. Sexy, sultry music with stripped down production that doesn't shy away from the low end.