Album: This Is Christmas by Emmy the Great (2011)
Genre: Acoustic | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Bella Union
Format: Album

Description: "This Is Christmas"  released 21 November 2011 on the Infectious Music label is a predominantly self-penned set from Emmy the Great and her Ash-fronting fella Tim Wheeler. It layers on the schmaltz but stops short of choking the listener with sentimentality by revealing a wickedly singular wit and some snappy expectations-eschewing cuts. Really, who else would write a song called Zombie Christmas other than these two?.

Artist Background: "Emmy the Great" is the stage name of Emma-Lee Moss, London-based singer-songwriter and journalist. Moss was born in Hong Kong to an English father and a Chinese mother. Interested in music from a young age, she used to go by train to her nearest Tower Records shop so that she could buy the only non-Chinese music they had and, as a result, she developed a liking for bands such as Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The Lemonheads. She emigrated with her family to London at the age of 12. She s... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Acoustic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Acoustic movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Acoustic, Quirky, 2010s, Album, Bella Union


"This Is Christmas"  released 21 November 2011 on the Infectious Music label is a predominantly self-penned set from Emmy the Great and her Ash-fronting fella Tim Wheeler. It layers on the schmaltz but stops short of choking the listener with sentimentality by revealing a wickedly singular wit and some snappy expectations-eschewing cuts. Really, who else would write a song called Zombie Christmas other than these two?.

This Is Christmas

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