No Coincidence Records
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The Oh Hellos are no stranger to Christmas music, as I recall their E.P., The Oh Hellos’ Family Christmas Album, was released 10 years ago! I had also completely forgotten that they pressed it on vinyl in 2016… try to get ahold of that one, I dare you. This year they return to the seasonal fray with “December ’04,” which begins with the memory of an inch of snow in Texas – an inch that didn’t melt away immediately and became a childhood moment encased in amber. The song moves to the present day, and grown-ups dealing with cold weather, frozen pipes, and slippery asphalt… while clinging to that beautiful moment and the love of their family. There are great, touching lines throughout this song, but I particularly enjoyed this stanza.
sure, the days are colder and the nights are long
but don’t you worry, I don’t think the magic’s gone
we could light a fire
we could lift our voices higher
we can believe in you
Just a lovely song that deserves your ears, and maybe a spot on your mix.
EDIT: They have released this song as part of a 6-song holiday record, The Oh Hellos’ Family Christmas Album: Volume II.
Bottom Line: Some folky goodness from some old Christmas friends.
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