It's That Time Of Year

Have I got a treat for you. As a Jew, I know how hard it is to find good Chanukkah music, but here it is: the cream of the holiday music crop. The Leevees is a mixture of Adam Gardner(Vocals, Guitar) of Guster, Dave Schneider(Vocals, Guitar) from The Zambonis, Michael Azerrad(Drums) of The King Of France, Shawn Fogel(Bass) - independent from the ties of any band, and Shank Bone Mystic(Keyboards) hailing from The Shank Bone Mystic Project. Their first and only(hopefully only for now) album "Hanukkah Rocks" is a masterpiece. It has good music, good lyrics, and it's about one of the best holidays of the year. Now, yes, I admit, it is a gimmick band, but it has the unmistakeble sound of Guster, and who doesn't like that? The harmonies are lucious, and the lead vocals superb. But not only is it pleasant on the ears, it's also pleasant on the mind. Most of the lyrics will only seem witty to the Jews in the audience at first, but if you give them some thought, I'm sure that anyone can understand where they're coming from. Not only are the lyrics funny, but they dare to ask the questions that we are all too afraid to bring up such as: "Applesause vs. Sourcream" and "How Do You Spell Channukkahh?" All in all, I'd say it's a must listen for the holidays, especially if you're of the Jewish persuasion.

Applesause vs. Sourcream
How Do You Spell Channukkahh?

Guster
The Zambonis
The King Of France
Shawn Fogel
Shank Bone Mystic Project

The LeeVees