iTunes Session, My Morning Jacket (ATO)

This is the band's second Christmas effort, following 2000's Do Xmas Fiasco Style. This is a live collection with assistance from 2011 tour mates The Head and the Heart on two songs, "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and "When the Bells Start Ringing." "Welcome Home" and "Wonderful" are band originals, the latter from their most recent album Circuital, but with the lyrics tinseled up a bit. They also do "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Christmas Must Be Tonight" and a quiet but rather authentic sounding take on "Please Come Home For Christmas." A nice present from the band, but a bit on the mellow side; I was hoping for a little of that "Holdin' On For Black Metal" vibe myself. Needless to say, only on iTunes.