Bloomington, Indiana’s, Murder by Death, surprised fans this season with their take on the traditional Christmas album, aptly named “Lonesome Holiday,” via Tent Show Records. The album is the perfect mix of old standards meets new classics. From his very first deep wallows in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” Adam Turla’s voice ripples the nostalgia of Bing Crosby, with modern twists of Eddie Vedder. The song is beautifully deconstructed with a relish topping of violin from Emma Tiemman. Listening to this song, I am suddenly waltzing with my true love at a Christmas ball, only to blink and realize I’m dancing alone on a deserted snowy street. Turla is then able to glide into a stunning arrangement of “Blue Christmas,” where he evokes the spirit of Elvis as if possessed. Dagan Thoge...
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