This is an interesting sub-genre of Christmas music. There is a mix of familiar songs redone in modern style and newer original Christmas songs. There is also a sub-sub-genre of Christmas-adjacent music but that’s a different post. As I was putting this together I realized that my Top 5 favorites right now all come from the same album - which conveniently is 5 tracks long. I’m going to link them all here, but also include some other songs that I like at the bottom too.
First up is the full EP Repeat the Sounding Joy by Citizens (links to full album below) - Plus they have other Christmas songs and are an all around great band.
Joy to the World
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Come and Stand Amazed
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Silent Night
Full Album links:
On Santa’s Way Home by Marc Broussard
Amazon Music - not on Amazon Music for some reason
In a Warm Place by Sunturns (A Norwegian super-group dedicated to Christmas)
Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) by U2
Love the Holidays by Old 97’s
Run Run Rudolph by Chuck Berry
I love Repeat the Sounding Joy too! And didn't you nab that awesome Christmas Gumbo CD at a library sale? If I'm remembering that correctly, bonus points for supporting the library with your holiday cheer! :)