The album, "It's Christmas All Over," features 10 tracks, which include familiar classics like "Let It Snow," along with two originals, "This is Christmas" and "You Ain't Getting Nothin'." “With only two songs left to finish, one of them happened to be ‘Better Days.’  We write about real experiences and events that happen to us — this is what happens when you write a song during a crisis.”. Better Days from the Let Love In Album is given a lovely reworking – I’m not going to spoil the surprise, for fear of its effect not melting your heart – while Hark The Herald Angels Sing becomes an anthemic feel good song of St. Paul’s proportions, with its delicious piano backdrop a thing of beauty. Join us on Saturday, December 12th for 'It's Christmas All Over', the first-ever augmented-reality... Read More Become A Fan Club Member To Read More. A few of us unknowingly got exposed to somebody with COVID-19 in London and ended up in quarantine in L.A. at my studio for two weeks,” lead singer Ryan Tedder said in a statement. They are also inviting fans to be a part of the music video for “Better Days” by submitting videos through the Cinebody app. “May we never ever shed another tear for today/’Cause oh, I know that they’ll be better days.”, “We were in the final week of our fifth album deadline when a global pandemic was declared by the WHO. Roman Gokhman is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of RIFF magazine. He also contributes to several national publications. The vocalist here was Sydney McGorman, daughter of Jimmy McGorman, a longtime collaborator of the band and one of the co-producers of the album. It’s still a hopeful song—looking ahead—making it suitable for New Year’s Eve. The seventh track, 'Let It Snow', is written by … “Chills,” the December single released two days before the New Year marked the end of their monthly release saga. Perhaps John Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls had the best foresight out of anyone during lockdown. It’s Christmas All Over has the sort of mix of classic holiday favorites with jazzy arrangements that you may have in your vinyl collection, as well as a couple of originals for the band’s fans. For the Goo Goo Dolls fans, the album includes a reworking of 2005 single “Better Days,” from the band’s 2006 album Let Love In. ... Clarkson sings in the new version. 'Better Days', the fifth track, is a song by the Goo Goo Dolls from their eighth studio album 'Let Love In'. coronavirus, OneRepublic. Christmas All Over Again (4:20) 02. The videos should show either acts of kindness from home or footage of first responders helping provide aid during the pandemic. And the album hits its schlocky nadir on a reprise of the Dolls’ soaring ballad “Better Days” sung by co-producer Jim McGorman’s young daughter accompanied by piano. December 3, 2020 "You Ain't Getting Nothin'" Music Video! The Union Square 5) To wrap-up her string of festive performances on The Morning Show, the Aussie star performed her version of ‘Grown-Up Christmas List’ from her new holiday album ‘Only Santa Knows’. Goo Goo Dolls “Let It Snow” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” carry a sort of muted sheen to recall listening to Christmas music on your parents’ record player. Warner Records, Oct. 30 Novelist William Faulkner famously wrote, “The past isn’t dead. It was released in September 2005 as the first single off the album, Let Love In. Advertise with RIFF, Copyright © 2019 RIFF Magazine | All Rights Reserved | Entertainment Website, Tuesday Tracks: Your Weekly New Music Discovery – October 27, SF Ballet switching to online subscription model for 2021 season. What the band demonstrates on It’s Christmas All Over is that a holiday album can be created for the joy of it rather than the novelty or to check something off a bucket list. It’s powerfully affecting — revealing strong songwriting topped by a delicate voice. The album’s closing medley—appropriately titled “The Christmas Party”—includes snippets of no fewer than seven more holiday classics. The piano-driven ballad, which reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in '05, is about making the world a better place. The fifth track, 'Better Days', is a rework of Goo Goo Dolls' well-known track from their 2005 album 'Let Love In'. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Frank Sinatra. It has received mixed critical reception. Contact   • As other musicians were writing about claustrophobic isolation, the Goos decided to press fast-forward on the rest of 2020—right to Christmas with the band’s first holiday album in its 30 years. I've seen better days, I've been star of many plays I've seen better days and the bottom drops out I've seen better days, I've been star of many plays I've seen better days and the bottom drops out Now my cup's filled up with five buck wine I find myself here all the time Another rip in the glass, another chip in my tooth … The Herald Angels Sing," "Let It Snow," Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Christmas Don't Be Late," better known as "The Chipmunk Song." Your email address will not be published. Was about to comment to say just that -- Robby and Johnny have very distinctly different vocals, even if you're not super familiar with the band. For those just joining us, this column has been running…, Clockwise from top left: Brynn Elliott, CHAI, Cassandra Jenkins, Roisin O, Adult Mom and Deb Never. This version strips away the driving bass, guitars and symphonic elements in favor of a tinny piano paired with a quivering child’s voice delivering the vocals. " Better Days " is a song recorded by the Goo Goo Dolls. While self-quarantining as a band, OneRepublic have written the hopeful new song “Better Days.” Their fifth album, Human, will be out on May 9th. Download the Cinebody app to join the project: https://t.co/EbfNYnrDmU pic.twitter.com/aCYRjD5Gw0, — ONEREPUBLIC (@OneRepublic) March 24, 2020, In This Article: Davies told Jeff Tamarkin of The Aquarian Weekly that the time when the song was written was a "depressing" time for him.. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (3:40) 09. Among the more obscure holiday tunes on the album is "Christmas All Over Again," released in 1992 by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers . The similarities end with the entrance of the organ and melodramatic swooning melody. If that song doesn’t range enough from the band’s catalog for you, give “You Ain’t Getting Nothin’” a spin. Fan Club Exclusive. Let It Snow 8. The Christmas Party (Feat. The latter is a jazzy arrangement that dials back the percussion to emphasize electric guitar noodling and keyboard exploration. The reworked song is “Better Days,” a wistful ode to peace from the band’s 2006 album “Let Love In.” Here, it has been rebuilt with a child’s voice (the daughter of Jimmy McGorman, the band’s longtime collaborator). Eklund replaced original … 7/10. Song information for Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls on AllMusic AllMusic. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 10. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Everclear is a rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, USA, in 1992. Song information for Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls on AllMusic. “Better Days” was written and recorded by the band over the last week. Originally written for soldiers … This Is Christmas 4. While self-quarantining as a band, OneRepublic have written the hopeful new song “Better Days.” Their fifth album, Human, will be out on May 9th. 01. Petty’s Southern drawl is replaced with a Brill-Building-esque melody that charges in just behind the beat and Rzeznik’s reverb-laden rasp. Shake Hands With Santa Claus 3. Portion of proceeds from the song will go towards MusiCares’ COVID-19 relief efforts. He has been covering music in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2006, first as a staff writer for the Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times and San Jose Mercury News, followed by five years at a San Francisco music blog. Alt-rock band Goo Goo Dolls are ringing in the holidays with album "It's Christmas All Over," out Oct. 30. Then there’s two Christmas originals by the Goos. “This Is Christmas,” not to be confused with John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” but has the same mid-tempo pace and acoustic guitar down-strumming to emphasize every second note. This pure jazz arrangement includes pleasurably gratuitous saxophone and lounge club background noise—with whoops, hollars, maybe some whistling. New Releases. While self-quarantining as a band, OneRepublic have written the hopeful new song “Better Days.” Their fifth album, Human, will be out on May 9th. Required fields are marked *. “Holly Dolly” is just Parton’s second solo-billed holiday album, and her first since “Home for Christmas,” a collection of 10 traditional covers from 1990. German band Sombrerobeach sing with love of better days on ‘Christmas Will Be Different’ Posted on 25 October 2020 German band Sombrerobeach are back with their new single called ‘ Christmas Will Be Different ‘ and this is a reflective song about that special day for so many in the world. Featured New Releases ... Artist/Album Label Time AllMusic Rating; 2005 : Goo Goo Dolls. The vocalist on "Christmas Don't Be Late" is Robby Takac, not Rzeznik. There’s “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “The Christmas Song” (better known as “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”), “Jingle Bells,” “Walking In a Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” theme (“Linus & Lucy”) and a fortunately wordless “Baby It’s Cold Outside.”. Clockwise from top left: Tim Atlas and honeywhip, Ensemble Mik Nawooj, Skeggs, Lost Horizons, Pino Palladino and Blake…, Marc Bolan of T. Rex, courtesy: Roger Bamber/Shutterstock. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. The song selection on It’s Christmas All Over is a mishmash you’d expect to find on radio stations that change formats every December. The song peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also rose up to number 3 on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. Sign up for our newsletter. You Ain't Getting Nothin' (2:47) 07. © Copyright 2021 Rolling Stone, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Christmas All Over Again 2. Hark! The crooner released the Christmas album in conjunction with a TV special, which aired on NBC last year. It’s Christmas All Over Anything after Nov. 3 has the sheen of promise all over it. Your email address will not be published. A woodsy, stand-up-bass-led lounge number—highlighted by a muted trumpet that creates an instant sexy timbre. Who knows; the point is that you should be dancing by now. We want to hear from you! 14 September 1970; bass, vocals) and Greg Eklund (b. For the Goo Goo Dolls fans, the album includes a reworking of 2005 single “Better Days,” from the band’s 2006 album Let Love In. We’ve been getting into the Christmas spirit with a little help from our friend, Delta Goodrem. 2020 album, 2020 music, Alt Rock, Better Days, Black Balloon, Brad Fernquist, Christmas, Christmas Album, Christmas All Over Again, Christmas Don’t Be Late, Christmas Music, Give a Little Bit, Goo Goo Dolls, Grammy-nominated, Hark! Christmas Don't Be Late (1:59) 05. Does the world need a Goo Goo Dolls album? You Ain’t Getting Nothin’ 7. Our new song “Better Days” will be out tomorrow. The Herald Angels Sing,” a spiritual carol, to Louis Prima’s “Shake Hands With Santa Claus” and “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late).” The latter song is delivered so earnestly, and John Rzeznik’s voice doesn’t lose the childlike quality of Alvin, Simon and Theodore—who totally missed an opportunity to provide some nostalgic backing vocals. … Shake Hands with Santa Claus (2:42) 03. Better Days (3:41) 06. Through September 2020, a portion of the streams of “Better Days” will be donated to MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund to help fellow artists whose livelihoods have been affected by the pandemic. the Herald Angels Sing (2:54) 10. The Christmas … But the best thing of all is the nod to Tom Petty’s “Christmas All Over Again,” which not only gives this album its name but kicks it off with gusto. It's Christmas All Over is a 2020 Christmas album from American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls, released on October 30, via Warner Records. And who doesn’t need some joy right now? Sentimentally touching, the new version recreates the magic of the original, but with a festive … 12 April 1962, Los Angeles, California, USA; vocals, guitar), Craig Montoya (b. From “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” “The Christmas Party” (Feat. Follow editor Roman Gokhman at Twitter.com/RomiTheWriter. Privacy Policy   • About RIFF   • Want more Rolling Stone? Get an exclusive listen of 'Let It Snow.' Christmas Don’t Be Late 5. This Is Christmas (3:43) 04. For most of its existence, Everclear consisted of Art Alexakis (b. This version strips away the driving bass, guitars and symphonic elements in favor of a tinny piano paired with a quivering child’s voice delivering the vocals. “Christmas Don’t Be Late” “Better Days” “You Ain’t Getting Nothin’” “Let It Snow” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” “Hark! The Union Square 5) John Rzeznik and Robby Takc are already in the studio working on a new album and plan to go on tour in … 18 April 1970; drums). And why not!? The song dates back to the sessions of the Low Budget album, during … 1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 9. 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Better Days Lyrics: Sometimes it feels cold / And you feel all alone / But hold on, better days are coming / It can be rough in this world / I know it ain't easy but hang on in there / I know better Their latest album, It’s Christmas All Over, shines a new light on the band, one that exudes Christmas cheer. It’s not even past.” The maxim is not simply…... Really? Background "Better Things" was penned by Ray Davies in New York City about the "impending split" from his second wife, Yvonne. You’ve all been a part of our lives this past week while we were writing this song, and we want you to be a part of the music video. “Oh, I know that they’ll be better days/Oh, that sunshine ’bout to come my way,” Ryan Tedder sings. Let It Snow (2:38) 08. Biden's First 100 Days. Every week,…, In this screengrab, Gregg Alexander of the New Radicals performs during the Virtual Parade Across America, following the…, • The track is a bit of optimism in dark times. 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