Jason: So before we start, Jeff, I’d like you to tell our readers about how you felt when this CD showed up on your doorstep. Sent lovingly by yours truly….
Mellowmas
Jason: Before we play this track –Á‚ “December” by Kenny Loggins — we should acknowledge that this was one of the only Mellowmas suggestions we received this whole season. Jeff:…
Well, folks, every year, we come across a song or two that we imagine will be truly, truly terrible — and we’re surprised to find out that they’re actually not…
Jason: So today’s track is from a David Foster Christmas album. Jeff: Isn’t that perfect? Jason: Anybody want to take a guess who suggested it? Jeff: Ken! Ken Shane! Jason:…
Last year, on the Fifteenth Day of Mellowmas, we tortured ourselves by listening to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton sing “I Believe in Santa Claus.” So what better way to…
Congratulations!Á‚ You’ve made it through two full weeks of Mellowmas, uh, cheer!Á‚ Can you handle 11 more days?Á‚ You’ll have to get through today first, as we once again piss…
We know, we know: sure, Mellowmas is filled with Christmas dreck — but what about the Jews?Á‚ Well, today, the Jews be representin’.Á‚ Although after hearing this one, you may…
Not much to say, everybody.Á‚ This is simply one of the worst days yet. New Kids on the Block — Funky, Funky, Xmas (download) From Merry, Merry Christmas Amazon iTunes…
Day Eleven!Á‚ Are you exhausted?Á‚ We know we’re exhausted.Á‚ But the Mellowmas show must go on.Á‚ Stay strong, readers!Á‚ And get yo’ groove on! Freddie Jackson — Christmas Forever (download)…
Jason: Jeff, I’m in a bad mood today. I don’t know what it is. I think I woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something. I’m just…pissy….
Happy ninth day of Mellowmas! Today, we’re sad to say that we’re skewering a truly brilliant artist: none other than Fats Domino. We really didn’t want to, but…well, you’ll see….
Take off that red-and-green shirt, everybody! Today, for the Eighth Day of Mellowmas, we’re going red, white and blue! Lee Greenwood — It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
Happy Seventh Day of Mellowmas, everybody!Á‚ As if Al Jarreau didn’t provide us with enough smooth jazz fodder, today we’re stuck with some serious scatting. Spyro Gyra — The Christmas…
We try not to repeat artists we’ve covered in years past during The 25 Days of Mellowmas, but today we make an exception. We had to. Look at that album…
We bet you didn’t even know that Little River Band released a Christmas CD this year!Á‚ Well, now you know.Á‚ Please, thank us later. Little River Band — Mary’s Christmas…
[Note: After reading this, you may be in desperate need of some actual holiday cheer — so head on over to visit our friends at Suburban Sprawl, who have just…
Regular readers of Popdose will know that we’re kind of obsessed with Al Jarreau. Who could possibly forget Al Jarreau Week back in March? So when we heard that good…
Well, look at you! You’ve returned for Day Two of Mellowmas, even though you woke up at 3 AM with “Mellowmas, Mellowmas, have a very Mellowmas” running through your head!…
Welcome, one and all! The day you’ve been dreading waiting for all year has finally arrived! It’s time to begin The 25 Days of Mellowmas! If you’re new to this…