The American Rock band, The Pretty Reckless, released a new Christmas album, Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas. There are four original songs.
The music is Rock and Holiday. The compositions are phenomenal, blending old-fashioned Rock sounds with contemporary beats.
The album has four original tunes with impressive music. The song I Wanna Be Your Christmas Tree has a 1950s Rock vibe. Also, at the beginning, the snapping of the fingers reminds me of Queen’s 70s single “Killer Queen”. It has fun, upbeat energy. It reminds me of a contemporary version of Santa Baby. The music parallels songs from the 1978 film Grease. It nicely ends with sleigh bells in the background.
Christmas Is Killing Me has a fantastic, intense Rock beat. There’s an 1980s/’90s vibe. It also reminds me of Bif Naked’s single I Love Myself Today. The beat is edgy. It’s a good choice for expressing the frustrations of Christmas and the stress that comes with it.
The piece Blues On Christmas has a great, old-fashioned Rock beat. It parallels Elvis Presley’s famous Christmas single, Blue Christmas. There’s a fantastic, bold sound. It features an incredible guitar solo that reminds me of Queen guitarist Brian May’s, which continues into an impressive fadeout.
When We Were Young has a nostalgic vibe that honours the movie/story The Grinch. It’s a sweet segue to the album’s last song.
There are also impressive renditions with remarkable compositions that honour two Christmas classics.
The song Christmas, Why Can’t I Find You features beautiful piano playing. It’s a new spin on Where Are You Christmas. It’s got a sentimental vibe.
Where Are You Christmas on this album starts as a ballad, then abruptly shifts into bold, fast-paced music. The Rock aspect in this is impressive. It adds a unique layer.
The music on this album is edgy and dynamic. The tunes complement one another in their musical styles.
The lyrics of the original pieces are filled with heart and soul.
The tune I Wanna Be Your Christmas Tree is a heartfelt, romantic metaphor. It’s flirty and fun. There’s a fantastic lyrical and poetic flow to this song.
Christmas Is Killing Me uniquely tells the story, focusing on the stressful, not-so-fun aspects of the holiday season. There’s humour that adds a fun touch to expressing the frustrations of this time of year.
Blues on Christmas is a heartfelt story about missing a significant other during the holiday season. The subject is timeless: not being loved ones this time of year. It’s a profound song.
When We Were Young is a sweet segue to Christmas, Why Can’t I Find You.
These four original songs are intricately well-written with a poetic boldness and edge.
The album Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas is available.
