Typically, when a band releases a Christmas album, you know you're in for some crap.  Washed up artists have been cashing in for years on that friend or co-worker who know nothing about you, so they resort to stocking your stuffing with another gimmicky Christmas album. 


Side Bar: Giving a Christmas related present to anyone on Christmas day is one of the most inconsiderate things you can do, as you've essentially given them something they can't use for a whole year, idiot.

Anyway, occasionally you'll hear an inspired Christmas album. Actually no, I take that back, this is the only one. Christmas music shouldn't be about boring traditions and cheap sentimentality, it should be about star shaped sunglasses and slap bass solos.  Bootsy Collins' Christmas is 4 Ever is the only Christmas album I can tolerate. Featuring rearranged covers as well as funky originals, Bootsy assembled a team of all star musicians to bring this album to life.  Go to the 4:35 mark of this song to hear Bootsy get on Santa's naughty list.