STocking STuffers (of YesTerryear)

I cannot promise that I am writing a review that will Glow, but it will be constructive, for that is my M.O.  Not that I mind his brand of country, but I applaud Eldridge for utilizing the swingin' sound in the days of yore, with plenty of albums recorded before; he certainly has the croon meant for these arrangements. I cannot really pinpoint any favorites because the album is fairly consistent, except the duet with Meghan Trainor, which is one of my favorite winter songs "Baby, It's Cold Outside"             
 As for Straight No Chaser, I'll Have Another...Christmas Album, in spite of Mariah Carey's iconic classic Christmas on the roster; it was tastefully executed, and I like the song, I just feel that it is over done. "Run Run Rudolph" is another repeat offender, yet sounds refreshing during this rendition. "Do You Hear What I Hear?" If you hear more uncommon covers, then yes. From "Up on The Housetop" to "Lully Lullay (Coventry Carol)" and everything in between and surrounding, your bound to discover some tunes you enjoy, even if some of the originals are a little flat.              
 A Bloody Unholy Christmas may be fitting for someone else, but gore never thrilled me, yet the cover did arouse my curiosity. It does fit the criteria for a modern day Christmas album; it features Christmas songs and reinterpretations, yet limits a combination of both to one. I applaud that decision, even if I would not mind hearing their take on some classics, I feel the whole endeavor is overdone. They also cover a chunk of iconic ground, either referring to the artists or the songs themselves, sometimes both, transcending genres and gender (which was never really an issue, and even less so now).   Some of the covers may seem out of place, but most would when the album is in cohoots with Bloodsucking Zombies From Outer Space; Queen, MJ, GnR, and the Beatles to name a few. All of this bookended between two Christmas songs; one is the eponymous original opener, and their cover of Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody." It was Christmas surprise for certain, and while I enjoyed all of the covers, it was nice to finally see a band cover Thriller from Michael Jackson's iconic album instead of "Beat It," which I understand the riff is a given, but this is a little more...too easy...we'll go with tantalizing. Vincent Price cannot be topped, but they do well with whom they have. They manage to cover Rocky Horror Picture Show which with song choice ties in to the band name and is conceptually suited.