The Gridlock Christmas CD had a limited release in 1992. Since then, these two songs have received steady rotation on numerous broadcast, internet and satellite radio stations. Demento's "Christmas in Dementia" CD on the Rhino Label in 1995. "Gridlock Christmas" and "Christmas is coming Twice This Year" were included on Dr. Demento's Funny Five with their skewed look at divorce during the holidays, Christmas Is Coming Twice This Year." "Orange County's own Hollytones have hit No. And there are playful, occasionally pointed observations in Yule-related lyrics and skits that range from the gently barbed to the sweetly sentimental." There's pop-parody as the Hollytones send up or pay homage to a wide array of styles: Elvis Presley and Ray Charles, vaudevillian crooning and Merle Haggard-style working-man's honky-tonk blues, Beach Boys lofty harmonizing, psychedelic rock and even New Age music. The album's 14 original Christmas songs work on two levels.
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The Hollytones-a trio of veteran Orange County musicians, plus a large guest cast-pull it off on this charming, well-wrought and impressively varied collection. "It takes real musical talent to spoof real musical talent. Steven Otfinoski, author, The Golden Age of Novelty Songs "For trenchant comment, few Christmas novelties can top "Christmas Is Coming Twice This Year" by the Hollytones." "I thought Gridlock Christmas was one of the best Christmas items we received this past holiday season!"
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An eclectic mix of holiday songs with an irreverent sense of humor.Įditorial Reviews of "Gridlock Christmas"