Sufjan Stevens Holiday Classics
I just can’t believe that everyones favorite Reformed-Christian-neo-folk-banjo-picking songsmith Sufjan Stevens is holding his own with the number 3 holiday album over at the iTunes Music store. Yesterday around noon he was actually the top seller, in front of James Taylor and Sarah McLachlin’s new holiday releases.
Songs for Christmas has some real gems. Non-traditional as Christmas music goes, this collection is Christ-centered and a welcome fresh take on some traditional hymns and carols. The originals shine as well. My kids can’t get enough of C’mon! Lets Boogie to the Elf Dance!
If you’re on the hunt for more great Christmas music, check out Bruce Cockburn’s excellent Christmas as well as The Darkest Night of the Year by Over the Rhine. These are both great musical efforts with sincere focus on the advent of the Savior.