For our second annual Christmas epipod, Matt & Matt discuss two albums that — each in their own way — set the standard for holiday collections. Phil Spector’s “A Gift for You” changed altogether how Christmas albums were created. Initially a flop, it is now essentially against how all Christmas albums are compared. Conversely, “A Very Special Christmas” introduced the idea of the philanthropic holiday album. It is a hodgepodge of hits and misses, masterpieces and head-scratchers alike. If nothing else, both albums capture their respective eras perfectly.
Ben Folds Five - self-titled album
Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Lionel Richie - Can't Slow Down
We Are The World
Nirvana - Nevermind
Emmylou Harris - Wrecking Ball
The Killers - Hot Fuss
Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger
The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker
Teenage Fanclub - Bandwagonesque
R.E.M. - Green, Part Two
R.E.M. - Green, Part One
Drivin' N Cryin' - Mystery Road
Tom Petty - Wildflowers
A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
The Connells - Fun & Games
Listener's Choice - NSync
Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Metallica - ...And Justice For All
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