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- Cylob said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 10:57
Mood & Occasions Section - The Christmas Desk:

Welcome to the Christmas Desk:

Go ahead and leave your queries or recommendations.

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The Mood & Occasions Hotdesk

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: Welcome to the Christmas Desk: [img]http://real1.phononet.de/cover/small/929/032/kubf0zv5.j31[/img] Go ahead and leave your queries or recommendations. Other Places: [url=http://www.last.fm/group/Music+Advice+Center/forum/40095/_/170672][IMG]http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2476/bdjm2.gif[/IMG][/url] The Mood & Occasions Hotdesk[/quote]
Edited by Cylob on 28 Apr 2007, 16:38

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- Cylob said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 11:00
The Christmas Singles/Albums Extravaganza!

Pile in with your festive favourites...

The Power Of Love (1984)

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: Pile in with your festive favourites... [track artist=Frankie Goes To Hollywood]The Power Of Love[/track] (1984) [img]http://hitparade.ch/cdimages/frankie_goes_to_hollywood-the_power_of_love_s.jpg[/img][/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 13:34
[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: [img]http://www.norwegianwood.org/beatles/disko/xmas/xmas64.jpg[/img][/quote]

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- mrkvm said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 16:18
Anyone who knows me can see this one coming several miles away:

Christmas

[quote][b][user]mrkvm[/user][/b] said: Anyone who knows me can see this one coming several miles away: [album artist=Low]Christmas[/album] [img]http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00003G1P3.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1115096930_.jpg[/img] [/quote]

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- LucieAndCo said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 16:35
I must confess, the only Christmas song I've ever liked is none other but the classic Only Christmas Song I've Ever Liked, Fairytale of New York. It's not like I'd heard particularly many in the first place, though (although there are insane numbers of songs I associate with Christmas because I first/most notably heard them at the time, Falling at Your Feet and Moon River, for instance). I've never even been able to get into A Christmas Album, and I do like Bright Eyes on the whole.

Oh, oh, I know! Silent Night! My trusted (?) radio station's made a habit of playing it twice each Christmas night, once early in the evening and once at midnight, and it really is beautiful.

[quote][b][user]LucieAndCo[/user][/b] said: I must confess, the only Christmas song I've ever liked is none other but the classic Only Christmas Song I've Ever Liked, [track artist=The Pogues]Fairytale Of New York[/track]. It's not like I'd [i]heard[/i] particularly many in the first place, though (although there are insane numbers of songs I associate with Christmas because I first/most notably heard them at the time, [track artist=Bono and Daniel Lanois]Falling At Your Feet[/track] and [track artist=Morrissey]Moon River[/track], for instance). I've never even been able to get into [album artist=Bright Eyes]A Christmas Album[/album], and I do like Bright Eyes on the whole. Oh, oh, I know! [track artist=Sinead O'Connor]Silent Night[/track]! My trusted (?) radio station's made a habit of playing it twice each Christmas night, once early in the evening and once at midnight, and it really is beautiful.[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 16:41
Need some festive music?

Nip over to compulsive mix-makers and let's get the glitter flying!

(click cover)

I'm hoping we can get 4 mixes out in time (4 x 10 tracks).

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: Need some festive music? Nip over to compulsive mix-makers and let's get the glitter flying! [url=http://www.last.fm/group/This+is+a+group+for+compulsive+mix-makers%2C+the+creative+%28and+perhaps+demented%29+people+who+will+slip+you+a+cassette+for+any+occasion+under+the+sun%3F/forum/35840/_/197986][img]http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6356/macxmascoverop7.gif[/img][/url] (click cover) I'm hoping we can get 4 mixes out in time (4 x 10 tracks).[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 16:44
LucieAndCo said:
I must confess, the only Christmas song I've ever liked is none other but the classic Only Christmas Song I've Ever Liked, Fairytale of New York. It's not like I'd heard
Damn, that's you out of the mix-making! :(

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: [quote][b][user]LucieAndCo[/user][/b] said: I must confess, the only Christmas song I've ever liked is none other but the classic Only Christmas Song I've Ever Liked, [track artist=The Pogues]Fairytale Of New York[/track]. It's not like I'd [i]heard[/i][/quote] Damn, that's you out of the mix-making! :([/quote]

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- LucieAndCo said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 17:01
Well, I could try and hunt down some Christmas music by artists I don't despise, but I'm just not exceedingly much into the whole jingling-bells-acoustic-snowfall-coca-cola-truck thing, I guess. If I can come up with anything, I'll drop by :D

[quote][b][user]LucieAndCo[/user][/b] said: Well, I could try and hunt down some Christmas music by artists I don't despise, but I'm just not exceedingly much into the whole jingling-bells-acoustic-snowfall-coca-cola-truck thing, I guess. If I can come up with anything, I'll drop by :D[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 28 Nov 2006, 18:38
It's all a themepark (from the german tree to the said coca cola truck), but there are loads of indie bands who have the odd stab.

Tom Waits to Belle and Sebastian.

I assume they do it for their kids.

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: It's all a themepark (from the german tree to the said coca cola truck), but there are loads of indie bands who have the odd stab. Tom Waits to Belle and Sebastian. I assume they do it for their kids.[/quote]

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- suprmanskivvies said...
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- 29 Nov 2006, 16:07
Hmmm, I definitely need to make a new Christmas mix. My parents have a tendency to play some really bad Christmas music at our party (I mean...like...98 Degrees and that kind of thing).

Favorites are...
Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Father Christmas
and really any Christmas songs by The Beach Boys

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[quote][b][user]suprmanskivvies[/user][/b] said: Hmmm, I definitely need to make a new Christmas mix. My parents have a tendency to play some really bad Christmas music at our party (I mean...like...[artist]98 Degrees[/artist] and that kind of thing). Favorites are... [track artist=John Lennon]Happy Xmas (War is Over)[/track] [track artist=The Kinks]Father Christmas[/track] and really any Christmas songs by [artist]The Beach Boys[/artist][/quote]

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- FritzMikael said...
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- 29 Nov 2006, 16:29
The only "christmas song" you need: Reindeer Totally awsome.

In my opinion, the only thing that should hang in the christmas tree is Santa.
=^.^= <-- (meaning: I mean no harm, don't start a discussion)

[quote][b][user]FritzMikael[/user][/b] said: The only "christmas song" you need: [track artist=The Knife]Reindeer[/track] Totally awsome. In my opinion, the only thing that should hang in the christmas tree is Santa. =^.^= <-- (meaning: I mean no harm, don't start a discussion)[/quote]

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- jefftheterrible said...
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- 3 Dec 2006, 01:36
I understand that Blackmore's Night did a Christmas album of some sort? Does anyone know offhand the name of this album?

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[quote][b][user]jefftheterrible[/user][/b] said: I understand that [artist]Blackmore's Night[/artist] did a Christmas album of some sort? Does anyone know offhand the name of this album? [/quote]

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- LucieAndCo said...
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- 3 Dec 2006, 06:55
jefftheterrible said:
I understand that Blackmore's Night did a Christmas album of some sort? Does anyone know offhand the name of this album?

That'd be Winter Carols :)

[quote][b][user]LucieAndCo[/user][/b] said: [quote][b][user]jefftheterrible[/user][/b] said: I understand that [artist]Blackmore's Night[/artist] did a Christmas album of some sort? Does anyone know offhand the name of this album? [/quote] That'd be [album artist=Blackmore's Night]Winter Carols[/album] :) [img]http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000ILZ05G.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V40637699_.jpg[/img][/quote]

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- jefftheterrible said...
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- 4 Dec 2006, 05:12
Ah, thanks. Unfortunately, Sonic Cathedral doesn't seem to be carrying it ATM, so I suppose I'll have to scour Ebay and half.com to find it. My mom's talking about visiting around the holidays, and I can't stand her shitty Christmas music, so this may be a good medium between my tastes and hers.

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- Tony Montana

[quote][b][user]jefftheterrible[/user][/b] said: Ah, thanks. Unfortunately, [url=http://www.soniccathedral.com]Sonic Cathedral[/url] doesn't seem to be carrying it ATM, so I suppose I'll have to scour Ebay and half.com to find it. My mom's talking about visiting around the holidays, and I can't stand her shitty Christmas music, so this may be a good medium between my tastes and hers.[/quote]

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- foetusized said...
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- 5 Dec 2006, 16:07
Gene Autry - Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is the second-biggest Christmas single of all time, behind Bing's "White Christmas." Autry recorded several other Christmas sides, all secular and often about Santa Claus, including several he wrote himself and others (including "Rudolph") written by Johnnie Marks. This new set collects them all, including two duets with Rosemary Clooney.

Key Tracks:
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
Thirty-Two Feet - Eight Little Tails
Frosty The Snowman

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[quote][b][user]foetusized[/user][/b] said: [img]http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0002XEEBG.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1116220662_.jpg[/img] [track artist=Gene Autry]Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer[/track] is the second-biggest Christmas single of all time, behind Bing's "White Christmas." Autry recorded several other Christmas sides, all secular and often about Santa Claus, including several he wrote himself and others (including "Rudolph") written by Johnnie Marks. This new set collects them all, including two duets with [artist]Rosemary Clooney[/artist]. Key Tracks: [track artist=Gene Autry]Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer[/track] [track artist=Gene Autry]Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)[/track] [track artist=Gene Autry]Thirty-Two Feet - Eight Little Tails[/track] [track artist=Gene Autry]Frosty the Snowman[/track] [/quote]

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- robbert_o154 said...
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- 5 Dec 2006, 16:52
In the record shop I work at, this is the top selling Christmas album of all time. An entire cd of cats meowing (sp?) Christmas tunes. Oh dear.

Another 'classic' is Durwood Douche's "The Christmas Gift". Parental warning: contains strong language!

[quote][b][user]robbert_o154[/user][/b] said: [img]http://static.flickr.com/35/71479314_5558f6afb1_m.jpg[/img] In the record shop I work at, this is the top selling Christmas album of all time. An entire cd of cats meowing (sp?) Christmas tunes. Oh dear. Another 'classic' is Durwood Douche's "The Christmas Gift". Parental warning: contains strong language![/quote]

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- jefftheterrible said...
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- 6 Dec 2006, 03:53
robbert_o154 said:
Another 'classic' is Durwood Douche's "The Christmas Gift". Parental warning: contains strong language!
Is that the one with the song which goes, "Hey, Santa Claus you c*nt, where's me f*cking bike? I've unwrapped all this other junk, and there's nothing that I like!", and so forth?

And if the neighborhood cats here started doing that, I'd have to shoot them.

All I have in this world is my balls and my word, and I don't break 'em for no one. You understand?

- Tony Montana

[quote][b][user]jefftheterrible[/user][/b] said: [quote][b][user]robbert_o154[/user][/b] said: Another 'classic' is Durwood Douche's "The Christmas Gift". Parental warning: contains strong language![/quote] Is that the one with the song which goes, "Hey, Santa Claus you c*nt, where's me f*cking bike? I've unwrapped all this other junk, and there's nothing that I like!", and so forth? And if the neighborhood cats here started doing that, I'd [b][i]have[/i][/b] to shoot them. [/quote]

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- LucieAndCo said...
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- 6 Dec 2006, 07:12
jefftheterrible said:
robbert_o154 said:
Another 'classic' is Durwood Douche's "The Christmas Gift". Parental warning: contains strong language!
Is that the one with the song which goes, "Hey, Santa Claus you c*nt, where's me f*cking bike? I've unwrapped all this other junk, and there's nothing that I like!", and so forth?

Oh no (that's Hey Santa, methinks), it's the one that goes "Just a little Christmas b***j** will brighten up his day ...". It's pretty sweet.

[quote][b][user]LucieAndCo[/user][/b] said: [quote][b][user]jefftheterrible[/user][/b] said: [quote][b][user]robbert_o154[/user][/b] said: Another 'classic' is Durwood Douche's "The Christmas Gift". Parental warning: contains strong language![/quote] Is that the one with the song which goes, "Hey, Santa Claus you c*nt, where's me f*cking bike? I've unwrapped all this other junk, and there's nothing that I like!", and so forth? [/quote] Oh no (that's [track artist=UK Subs]Hey Santa[/track], methinks), it's the one that goes "Just a little Christmas b***j** will brighten up his day ...". It's pretty sweet.[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 6 Dec 2006, 09:57
Jingle cats! It's funny how they always undecorate the tree for you.

*leaves a mix on the desk*

Various - MACXMAS001: An 80's Electric Christmas!

01. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - The Power of Love
02. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
03. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
04. The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping
05. John Lennon- Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
06. The Fall - Jingle Bell Rock
07. U2 - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
08. The Pretenders - 2000 Miles
09. Wham! - Last Christmas
10. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone

Compiled: Cylob, CarsCat, LucieAndCo, jim_bomb, lofi72, suchpower

[ MAC ] Mix Project

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: Jingle cats! It's funny how they always undecorate the tree for you. *leaves a mix on the desk* Various - MACXMAS001: An 80's Electric Christmas! 01. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - The Power of Love 02. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? 03. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry 04. The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping 05. John Lennon - Happy Christmas (War Is Over) 06. The Fall - Jingle Bell Rock 07. U2 - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) 08. The Pretenders - 2000 Miles 09. Wham! - Last Christmas 10. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone Compiled: [user]Cylob[/user], [user]CarsCat[/user], [user]LucieAndCo[/user], [user]jim_bomb[/user], [user]lofi72[/user], [user]suchpower[/user] [ MAC ] [url=http://www.last.fm/group/Music+Advice+Center/forum/40095/_/181336]Mix Project[/url][/quote]
Edited by Cylob on 6 Dec 2006, 09:59

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- Cylob said...
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- 6 Dec 2006, 09:58
We've just started Mix 2 (An Indie Pop Shout to Santa!). Feel free to swing down on a tinsel rope and sprinkle lashings of glitter.

(click image)

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: We've just started Mix 2 (An Indie Pop Shout to Santa!). Feel free to swing down on a tinsel rope and sprinkle lashings of glitter. [url=http://www.last.fm/group/This+is+a+group+for+compulsive+mix-makers%2C+the+creative+%28and+perhaps+demented%29+people+who+will+slip+you+a+cassette+for+any+occasion+under+the+sun%3F/forum/35840/_/197986/1#f2486275][img]http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5961/macxmascover2wl5.gif[/img][/url] (click image)[/quote]

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- Ghoul_Jelmer said...
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- 16 Dec 2006, 19:38
Uhm so yeah, it's almost christmas and because of that I recentely listen to a lot of Die roten Rosen, which is an alias for the christmas album of Die Toten Hosen.

But what I'm wondering is.. are their more good punkrock christmas albums out there?

[quote][b][user]Ghoul_Jelmer[/user][/b] said: Uhm so yeah, it's almost christmas and because of that I recentely listen to a lot of Die roten Rosen, which is an alias for the christmas album of Die Toten Hosen. But what I'm wondering is.. are their more good punkrock christmas albums out there?[/quote]

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- suprmanskivvies said...
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- 18 Dec 2006, 04:50
Oh, and I can't believe I forgot to post this album before...

A Christmas Gift for You From Phil Spector
Classic wall of sound production and great vocal performances. Most Christmas pop music is cheesy, but this is amazing.

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[quote][b][user]suprmanskivvies[/user][/b] said: Oh, and I can't believe I forgot to post this album before... [img]http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000003BD7.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img] [album artist=Various Artists]A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector[/album] Classic wall of sound production and great vocal performances. Most Christmas pop music is cheesy, but this is amazing.[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 18 Dec 2006, 07:15
How could I not mention Pretty Paper?

I've you've never heard this "gem" and are a fan of Willie, do yourself a favour and keep it that way. I assume the "pretty paper" refers to the money he must have needed quite badly to record this shite. ;)

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: [img]http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0000025HB.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img] How could I not mention [album artist=Willie Nelson]Pretty Paper[/album]? I've you've never heard this "gem" and are a fan of Willie, do yourself a favour and keep it that way. I assume the "pretty paper" refers to the money he must have needed quite badly to record this shite. ;)[/quote]

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- foetusized said...
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- 18 Dec 2006, 21:15
Snow

Perfect two-track single:
Winter Wonderland and
Frosty the Snowman

Probably the hardest CT single to find (usually sells for $40 and up), the easiest place to get both tracks now is the Lullabies To Violaine compilation.

"Just like I knew what I was doing" -- Foe

[quote][b][user]foetusized[/user][/b] said: [album artist=Cocteau Twins]Snow[/album] [img]http://eil.com/newgallery/Cocteau-Twins-Snow-45610.jpg[/img] Perfect two-track single: [track artist=Cocteau Twins]Winter Wonderland[/track] and [track artist=Cocteau Twins]Frosty the Snowman[/track] Probably the hardest CT single to find (usually sells for $40 and up), the easiest place to get both tracks now is the [album artist=Cocteau Twins]Lullabies To Violaine[/album] compilation.[/quote]

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- Horbgorbler said...
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- 20 Dec 2006, 01:16
I need those Cocteau Twins tracks.

I'll say Dominick The Italian Christmas Donkey

[quote][b][user]Horbgorbler[/user][/b] said: I need those Cocteau Twins tracks. I'll say [track artist=Lou Monte]Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey[/track][/quote]

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