In the pantheon of famous artists who have an Xmas album, the Beach Boys deliver a product that feels just about their speed. Good for them for having a modern classic in "Little Saint Nick," which I also would have otherwise thought was a cover. Good for them for delivering on both their california-y, beach-y self while definitely doing Xmas. Xmas in L.A. Covers, originals, classics; an album ending farewell; massively cheesy record cover art: it's the classic formula.
Of course Denny's sweet words in "Auld Lang Syne" have a pall call from Wilson's soon first of many breakdowns. But then again we get Pet Sounds soon thereafter, so maybe this year really has brought us a lot of happiness. Merry Xmas y'all.
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