Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews
Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews
Vinyl Verdicts: Song Reviews is a music review show hosted by husband-and-wife team Chris and Rachel, built for people who actually listen. Each episode, Chris and Rachel swap songs, make the case for their picks, challenge each other’s takes, and deliver honest verdicts, all at the song level. No full-album deep dives. No algorithm worship. Just individual tracks, real opinions, and thoughtful conversation across genres, eras, and moods. If you love discovering music, hearing different perspectives, and debating what’s actually worth the spin, welcome to the court.
Dec. 11, 2025

CRINGE CRINGLE: Christmas Songs That Did NOT Age Well

CRINGE CRINGLE: Christmas Songs That Did NOT Age Well

This week on Song Swap Showdown, we’re flipping the script and diving headfirst into the wonderfully awkward world of weird holiday music.


From creepy vibes to straight-up festive disasters, we’re ranking Christmas songs on the Cringe/Creepy Meter to decide what’s harmless holiday magic… and what belongs on the naughty list forever.


Drop your scores in the comments — we dare you.


Songs discussed this week:


Justin Bieber - Mistletoe

Cheap Trick - I Want You for Christmas

Jackson Five - Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Paul McCartney - Simply having a wonderful Christmastime

John Denver - Please Daddy Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas

Clarence Carter - Back Door Santa


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*All songs discussed can be heard here - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7v1NFZcuh08FaMCnGRiKlQ?si=e4fe277aa984461b