Best Christmas Albums 2015: 'It's A Holiday Soul Party' By Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' By Vince Guaraldi Trio & More [VIDEO]
Christmas is not Christmas without music. We've heard the songs countless times. We know the lyrics by heart and we've doused ourselves in the nostalgia and sentimentality of it all-but it never gets old!
If you're having trouble picking the best Christmas albums to be part of your celebration, fret no more. We've done the dirty work of listing them down for you. All you need now are some killer dance moves (or a box of Kleenex).
Merry Christmas - Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby's baritone is what Christmas is made of. When he starts singing, we're filled with nothing but warmth, delight and utter joy. Ever since his "White Christmas" performance in the 1942 film, Holiday Inn, we knew the rest of the album is bound to be a Yuletide classic.
It's A Holiday Soul Party - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
If it's groove you want, it's groove you'll get. Not even cancer stopped Sharon Jones from recording one of the most soulful and infectious Christmas albums of all time. From a funked up version of "Little Drummer Boy" to a supercharged "White Christmas," this is one record that will have your family dancing until the break of dawn.
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Vince Guaraldi Trio
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is one album that knows no generation. The show has been running on TV for the last 50 years, and with good reason. Apart from the heartwarming storyline, West Coast jazz pianist, Vince Guaraldi sure knew how to tug at our heartstrings.
Imagene Peise Atlas Eets Christmas - The Flaming Lips
A seemingly infinite Christmas sound coated in synths and sitars sets apart this Flaming Lips-fueled album. It's lively yet meditative at the same time, making this album a truly unique experience. Whether you're glistening under the warm tropical sun or enjoying the winter solstice, plug this in and be transported into a Yuletide wonderland.
Songs for Christmas - Sufjan Stevens
Sometimes, we all need a break from the jingle jangles and the heavy embellishments. Indie singer and guitarist, Sufjan Stevens strips the Yuletide classics down to a delightful acoustic set, leaving us feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This one's perfect for a serene holiday with friends, family or that special someone.
A Reggae Christmas - Various Natty & Nice
When it comes to spreading the good vibrations during the holiday season, there's nothing better than blasting a reggae Christmas album. This Jamaican compilation is everything you can ever wish for, from Lee Scratch Perry and Sandra Robinson's spacey "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year"; Toots to the Maytals sizzling "Happy Christmas."
Elvis' Christmas Album - Elvis Presley
This list won't be complete without the King of Rock 'n' Roll adding a little swing to our celebrations, right? Elvis puts his signature-bellowing stamp on this album, just as he does on each of his records. This guarantees a long night of hips moving and feet tapping.
