{"product_id":"the-heck-the-christmas-album","title":"The Heck - The Christmas Album","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE HECK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are back with the ultimate acoustic Garagepunk Christmas Album! The record kicks off with self-penned hit \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Is Knocking at Your Door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\": a song that good that you can hardly believe it's their own. It's all about that feel of longing for the best time of the year again! There is feel good vibes all over the place. Side A continues with the song that got it all started: \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBad Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\". Even in this acoustic version the raw energy of Christmas is captured perfectly. Right after that an acoustic version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SONICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Claus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" is present: and what a perfect present it is considering Santa Claus brought nothing according to the song! Side A concludes with \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" which we already knew from their \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBad Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" single but this time they've asked long-time friend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArjan Beukers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (who also can be heard on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SENSATIONAL SECOND COUSINS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LP, \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthquake!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\") to kick in with a mind-blowing saxophone solo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we flip the record 'round we find another future Christmas classic with \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDream On (At Christmas Time)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" a song about hope and despair. It even has a xylophone solo right in the middle. Just when things might get a bit too much on your emotions \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo More Fucking Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" kicks in. No need to explain what this one is about. We continue with \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Christmas Can't Bring You Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\". The most beautiful little song by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE REIGNING SOUND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which has been a personal fave for years. We leave you with a message of hope: \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Wish You a Better Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" (and a brighter new year)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are feeling happy, sad, angry, melancholic, or just can't stand your family during dinner-- this record provides the exact track you need to get through the holidays. Recorded at Henri's house (Mankeef studio) by long-time friend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBernard Gepken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (who also adds 12-string guitar and banjo), mastered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrans Hendriks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and featuring artwork by Peter Kroes, THE HECK delivers 8 tracks honoring legends like THE SONICS and THE REIGNING SOUND. Put it on the record player, watch Santa Claus smile, and have a very Merry Christmas!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SUBSOUND (CODE 7)","offers":[{"title":"10 Inch Vinyl EP","offer_id":60344689656153,"sku":"SDZ-56050","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/4251896120433.jpg?v=1793714191","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/the-heck-the-christmas-album","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}