If you’re tired of the same three holiday songs on repeat at the mall, it’s time to revisit the 2004 gem, Very Cool Christmas . Released during the height of the early-2000s indie boom, this compilation captures a specific kind of "cool" that most holiday albums shy away from.

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" (Pure choral joy).

"Little Drummer Boy" (A psychedelic take on a classic).

Very Cool Christmas is the perfect palate cleanser for anyone who loves the holiday spirit but wants a soundtrack with a bit more edge. Twenty years later, it remains one of the few Christmas albums that you can actually listen to from start to finish without reaching for the "skip" button.

"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" (A glam-rock essential).