Death Protector Collective
Buy: Bandcamp (NYOP)
Sometimes you want something a bit harder, but you don’t need another song about the apocalypse or how Christmas totally sucks. Luckily, back in 2017, Albany, NY punk band Prince Daddy & The Hyena dropped the deceptively sweet “If I’m Still Broke By Christmas.” Who knew that I’d love a punk rock Christmas song with a line like “I know it takes a while / To snap me out of bitchy fits.” No doubt the first Christmas song with the phrase “bitchy fits” in it; I’m pretty confident about that. The song continues with “But I really like your smile / Regardless of the mood i’m in,” which is pretty fucking heartwarming. Don’t get too cozy though – we’re leading up to lots of screeching guitars, particularly after this last bit…
If I’m still broke by Christmas
I know, it sounds, a little fucked
I think you’ll like the solo coming up
<commence air guitars…… now>
If you’re like me, you’re in agreement with the singer, loving the solo, and have already forgotten this is a Christmas song.
Looks like Prince Daddy & The Hyena are also on tour right now, should you have a few bucks and dig their vibe.
Bottom Line: A mixworthy tune with that perfect juxtaposition of punk rock and true love.
