The Nutcracker Suite Electronique, Brete (self-issued)

This is pretty much as advertised, a synth-beatbox rendition of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic. The liner notes offer genre tips as well, from electronica to house to progressive rock to ambient. It's good fun and a change of pace for folks who appreciate classical music and want their friends to know they're "with it." For the rest of us, there are surely some mix disc opportunities here, though the whole thing in one sitting may be a bit much. Oh, mustn't forget the bonus tracks, most of which are titled with variations of "Mozart Gone Mad" and are, in fact, familiar melodies by the composer. And the last bonus track is a drum-heavy version of "Sabre Dance," titled here "Dagger Dance." Found hardcopies at CDBaby, but click the album cover to download it from iTunes.