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Monster Christmas Mash (1974)

So, here’s a slice of bizarro-70’s-monster-weirdness I wish I knew existed back in 2018 when we did our Christmas episode of Shindig Radio. It’s the exact sort of thing I was trying to include.

Thankfully, it’s here now,  so let’s talk about it.

Back in 1974, it would appear as though someone just casually listening to Boris Pickett’s Monster’s Holiday and thought it would be a great idea for an entire novelty concept album.

And they were right, cause this thing is awesome.

Now, it’s not exactly the same as Monster’s Holiday because the monsters don’t rob Santa, as they plan to do in Boris’ song. What’s happening here is that Frankenstein’s Monster is sick and dying. Ok, off to a weird start. But then, just going right along with the weirdness, he laments that he’s never been invited to a Christmas party.  So, as some kinda Make-A-Wish Foundation move, the Association of Monsters decide to throw him a Christmas Party.

It’s a bizarre concept, no doubt, but it features a couple of fun new monsters tunes, a few classic Christmas carol renditions and some fantastic voice acting.

So, if you’re feeling like your Christmas is lacking a little Monster action, fire this thing up, because it’s one monstrously jolly listen.

 

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Deck My Balls: Seasons Beatings from the Krypt Keeper 5

As any of you who’ve listened to A Very Shindig Christmas are well aware, Shindig Radio personality Mikey Rotella cut a Christmas record back in Monessen, PA.

He and 3 other FX kids came together to form The Krypt Keeper 5, and they gave that toothless town something to smile about in the Winter of 2005.

A mixture of gorified Christmas standards and horrific originals, Deck My Balls: Seasons Beatings from the Krypt Keeper 5 stands as raw and singular testament to how shitty and boring it is in Monessen Pennsylvania, and just what kind of creativity that can stir in a bunch of isolated youths.

So pick up a couple cases of Iron City, fry up some chipped ham and grab your balls for the beating of the season.