Description
Christmas with the Kranks / Original Soundtrack / Hollywood Records Audio CD 2004 / 5046 76346-2
UPC 5050467634626
- Label: Hollywood Records - 5046 76346-2
- Format: CD, Album
- Released: 2004
Summary:
Forget fruitcake and mistletoe, this holiday season, "Christmas with the Kranks" soundtrack is the unconventional gift you and your inner Grinch secretly want! Released in 2004 by Hollywood Records, this CD (5046 76346-2) is a wild, eclectic mix of Christmas classics and unexpected gems, mirroring the Kranks' own unorthodox approach to the holidays.
Dive into a musical stocking overflowing with:
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Punk Rock Carols: The Ramones' rebellious "Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight)" kicks things off with a defiant bang, while The Butties' garage-rock rendition of "Joy To The World" will have you stomping your feet.
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Swinging Classics: Brenda Lee's timeless "Jingle Bell Rock" gets your body moving, and The Brian Setzer Orchestra's jazzy take on "The Nutcracker Suite" is pure holiday elegance.
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Global Grooves: From the Latin vibes of Davie Allan & The Arrows' "Feliz Navidad" to Rene Lavan and Austin Pendleton's soulful Spanish "Navidad," this soundtrack celebrates the diversity of the season.
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Unconventional Twists: Tina Sugandh's Bollywood-infused "White Christmas" and The Raveonettes' dreamlike "The Christmas Song" add a touch of the unexpected, reminding us that Christmas can be enjoyed in countless ways.
More than just background music, this soundtrack is a reflection of the Kranks' journey. Elvis Presley's melancholic "Blue Christmas" hints at their initial Scrooge-like tendencies, while the upbeat finale with Brenda Lee's "Jingle Bell Rock" signifies their heartwarming rediscovery of the holiday spirit.
Whether you're a traditionalist who loves a good carol or a rebel who prefers your Christmas with a punk rock twist, "Christmas with the Kranks" soundtrack has something for everyone. So crank up the volume, grab your loved ones (or your pet pot-bellied pig!), and let this quirky, festive mix jingle all the way through your holiday season!
Don't miss out on this unique twist on holiday music! Add "Christmas with the Kranks" soundtrack to your collection today and prepare for a joyful, unconventional celebration.
Tracklist:
1. Ramones ''Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight)''
2. The Charms ''Frosty The Snowman''
3. The Raveonettes ''The Christmas Song''
4. Tina Sugandh ''White Christmas''
5. Jean Beauvoir ''Merry Christmas To All The World''
6. Rene Lavan and Austin Pendleton from the Cast of Chrsitmas With the Kranks ''Navidad''
7. Davie Allan & The Arrows ''Feliz Navidad''
8. The Chesterfield Kings ''Hey Santa Claus''
9. Brenda Lee ''Jingle Bell Rock''
10.The Butties ''Joy To The World''
11.The Brian Setzer Orchestra ''The Nutcracker Suite''
12.Elvis Presley ''Blue Christmas''
- Soundtrack Executive Producer - Little Steven
- Music Coordinator - Justin Reeve
- Mastered By - Stephen Marcussen
- Design - Art Slave
