The Toronto-based blues-rock band 5 Neat Guys is entering the holiday season with a new, fun, and daring single that stands out from the usual sounds of sleigh bells and sentimentality. Their latest song, "Unwrap You At Christmas," is now available on all primary streaming services, giving a genre often full of clichés a sense of memories and confidence.
The first beat makes you feel both dreamy and happy, like a rock ' n ' roll Christmas song that was found in an old jukebox and brought back to life. The song is different from other holiday songs because it has a fun, confident feel. This single is from their next album, "PLAY CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!", and it's the first taste fans will get of what looks like it will be a bold and interesting project.
According to Ed Lounsbury, the lead singer, the song's silly tone might mean more than just being fun. He jokes that it might have a hidden double meaning, or it could just be a picture of a kid opening a puppy under a tree. The band lets the crowd decide what the song means and how to read it.
It's impressive how the band can mix humor, exemplary musicianship, and a real holiday spirit without sounding like novelty songs. The performance is cohesive, charming, and self-aware. This Christmas song can make a party more fun, lift the mood of an evening, or make people who want something different this time of year happy.
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