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I must assume that everyone who visits this blog listens to my mix every year, notebook in hand, downloading their thoughts and feelings about every single track so you can forever remember that moment of listening to such a wonderful Christmas mix. That is my basic expectation of you all… I trust you haven’t let me down. That being said, I’m sure this song is old news to you all, as Pascal Babare’s “Santa’s Seasonal Showdowns” was a highlight from last year’s Christmas mix, I’m an Igloo (track 11, probably on page 2 of your notes). One of the many Aussie’s whose amazing Christmas songs I’ve been digging up, this one most certainly stands out. “Santa’s Seasonal Showdowns” tells the tale of a sadistic Santa orchestrating a Running Man-style life-or-death competition – kidnapping, assault, weaponry, the works. Color this story with delicate vocals and beautiful guitar melodies, and you’ve got a delightful, unexpected macabre holiday treat.
Bottom Line: Bloody fantastic holiday fare from down under.
Christmas Underground 
Essential listening! My Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas compilations would never have got off the ground without your all-encompassing archives. The quality of the writing brings these wonderful songs even more to life. Against the odds, I’m still around to embark on Volume 4. Received the first 3 tracks last night – all discovered here. Thank you, Kevin
Essential listening! My Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas compilations would never have got off the ground without your all-encompassing archives. The quality of the writing brings these wonderful songs even more to life. Against the odds, I’m still around to embark on Volume 4. Received the first 3 tracks last night – all discovered here. Thank you, Kevin