Green Day, “Xmas Time of Year” This one’s a few years old, but it was just released to streaming services and might be the most heartwarming holiday tune of 2019. Green Day puts a little rock ‘n’ roll behind lines such as “Peace and love on Earth/And another year giving thanks again.” John Legend, “A Legendary Christmas: Deluxe Edition” Legend dropped a solid Christmas album last year, but he came back with a new version with four new songs, namely a duet of of “Baby It’s Cold Outside” with Kelly Clarkson that features new lyrics. The others are “This Christmas,” “My Favorite Things” and “Christmas in New Orleans.” MAGAZINE 8 / THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 Kacey Musgraves, “The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show” Her 2016 holiday album is a delight, so we’re happy to see her back. Based on her Amazon Prime Christmas special, this is full of favorites and new tunes, too. Our favorite tracks are a duet of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” with Camila Cabello and the beautiful but heart-aching “Christmas Makes Me Cry.” Idina Menzel, “Christmas: A Season of Love” Good timing. On the heels of “Frozen 2,” menzel has another holiday album. And the most fun track is when she teams up with her co-star Josh Gad for the cheery “We Wish You the Merriest.” Michael Buble, “White Christmas” Buble already did this one on his very good, very popular Christmas album. But this is a totally new version that’s also pretty dang good, plus the single’s B-side features him reading “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, “Winter Wonderland” Did you know Goldblum plays jazz piano? He does. And quite well. This is a great jazz take on an old favorite. “This Warm December, A Brushfire Holiday Vol. 3” Jack Johnson’s record label always does the holidays right with their collaborative Christmas albums. Perfect for listening around a warm, crackling fire, the acoustic record features Johnson’s jam about his “New Axe,” Mason Jennings’ redo of his inclusive song “Buddha Too” and Zach Rogue’s toasty “Mrs. Santa Claus.” “You Wish” This is the best holiday album of 2019. Merge Records put together a 14-song compilation featuring Mac McCaughan, Hiss Golden Messenger, Lucinda Williams, Telekinesis, Mikal Cronin and the Shout Out Louds, among others. Every single song is great. Rob Halford, “Celestial” Inject a little heavy metal into your holidays when the Judas Priest frontman howls and headbangs his way through your favorite Christmas songs. And make no mistake: This is a hard-charge, heavy metal album full of cranked guitars and growled vocals. Throw the horns and shout along to “Deck the Halls.” Jonas Brothers, “Like It’s Christmas” In the midst of their revival, the JoBros dropped a peppy little Christmas jam. “Hanukkah+” Oh yes. It’s not just Christmas up in here. A bevy of famous artists including Jack Black, HAIM, Louden Wainwright III, The Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo and others put together this 12-track Hanukkah album. Los Lobos, “Llegó Navidad” This album is largely in Spanish, which makes sense since it’s mostly a collection of songs from from Central America and South America with a few others (“It’s Christmas Time in Texas” and the original “Christmas and You”) thrown in there, too. Plus there’s a great version of “Feliz Navidad.” HAIM, “Halleluljah” The Haim sisters brought their simply beautiful harmonies together to great effect once again. Alessia Cara, “Make It To Christmas” Got the winter blues? We hear you. And so does Alessia Cara, whose song is all about wondering if a faltering relationship can at least last until Christmas. Ingrid Michaelson & Jason Mraz, “Christmas Valentine” If you’re after a very twee Chrismtas, we have the track for you. Adorable songwriters Ingrid Michaelson and Jason Mraz teamed up for this one, which is only available from Amazon. Blink-182, “Not Another Christmas Song” Yes, even Blink has a holiday song. Well, with lines like “I’m burned out like lights on a tree,” it’s kind of an anti-holiday song. McFly, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Put a smile on your face with this bright, fun version of the classic from this British pop band. Elle King and Ronnie Spector, “Under the Mistletoe” What a pair of voices. Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, “It’s Christmas” A three-song EP has a couple favorites as well as this new track, which is a realist’s take on Christmas: “Precious children with their lists/Is pure unbridled avarice/At Christmas.” The Regrettes feat. Dylan Minnette, “Holiday-ish” Look, it’s hard to feel Christmasy when there’s no snow and nobody’s caroling. This great punk quartet explores with it’s like celebrating in in a place that’s most certainly not a winter wonderland. Ne-Yo, “Another Kind of Christmas” Feeling a little R&B this year? Ne-Yo has you covered with a groove-filled record. Just turn on his amazingly smooth version of “Merry Christmas Baby.” Oh boy. Puss N Boots, “Christmas All Over Again” The supergroup of Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper have put out exactly two records: A 2014 album and this year’s five-song “Dear Santa...” EP . It’s four originals, including “Christmas Butt” and “Christmas All Over Again,” as well as a gorgeous rendition of “Silent Night.” Chicago, “Chicago Christmas” Did you want a bunch of Christmas songs done up with a whole lot of horns? If you’re a diehard Chicago fan, that’s absolutely what you want. And here it is. Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, “Big Band Holiday II” Just like it sounds: The orchestra plays big band versions of your favorites. Guests include Wynton Marsalis, Catherine Russell, Veronica Swift and the late Aretha Franklin. Josh Rouse, “The Holiday Sounds Of Josh Rouse” A Nebraska native, the singer- songwriter now resides in Spain, hence tracks such as “Mediterranean X-Mas.” Robbie Williams, “The Christmas Present” The British singer goes with a big band and classic feel for this double album, which features 28 tracks and guest spots from Rod Stewart and Jamie Cullum. GUITAR BY MATT HANEY/ THE WORLD-HERALD PHOTO BY KAYLA WOLF/ THE WORLD-HERALD Lucy Dacus, “Last Christmas” On her “2019” EP , Dacus covered a whole bunch of great songs. The most unexpected is a decidedly punk rock version of the sleepy radio staple. She’s great.