Oxhorn releases his first WoW geek holiday album
by Michael Gray 
Dec 11th 2009 at 11:00AM
Oxhorn has released a very special Christmas album focused on his WoW-themed music, called Oxhorn's Christmas for Geeks. The album is available both on Amazon and iTunes. Heck, you can even pick it up on Rhapsody and Napster. Oxhorn was pretty thorough to make sure that you could get the album by whichever route you like.
The album has a lot of classic favorites, as well as a boatload of new skits. My favorite is his new version of Hark! Hear the Wails. That has always been one of my very favorite songs by Oxhorn. It does, however, show the signs of being created much, much early in Oxhorn's career. It shows some of the rustiness and coarseness of an artist's early work, and really needed some tuning up. The new version did that fantastically.
Oxhorn's Christmas for Geeks has a resounding 18 tracks. It's split about evenly between skits and songs. I was actually quite impressed by the wide array of musical styles explored by this album. While the lyrics are obvious parodies of popular holiday songs, interpreted in a World of Warcraft style, I think Oxhorn has really done a great job of matching his lyrics to the Christmas theme.
Even if you're not going to rock out to Oxhorn's tunes, it's one hell of a gift for a fellow WoW player.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Machinima, Events
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Human Dec 11th 2009 11:11AM
"..much, much early..."
Should be "...much much earlier..."
.d(^_^)z.
Anyways, Oxhorn has been a long time favorite of mine, and I love the way he makes pretty much anything "go WoW"!
guyxavier Dec 11th 2009 11:18AM
One hidden track?
Riley Dec 11th 2009 11:26AM
I think this is probably the best Christmas album ever: http://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself-Meaty-Little-Christmas/dp/B002SSUUWA/ref=pd_sbs_a_8
Lornicide Dec 11th 2009 11:27AM
As always, the ox is full of win.
Camreth Dec 11th 2009 11:35AM
I bought it the moment it was released on iTunes and i got to say, it's totally worth it. If you like Oxhorn at all it's highly recommended, and you'll have quite a lot of laughs (I think everyone who's ever pugged a raid will nod their heads when they hear "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like This Raid Isn't Going to Happen"). Most of the songs are rewritten christmas carols ("I'm dreaming of a white christmas" -> "I'm Dreaming of an Epic Flying Mount", "Carol of the bells" -> "Hark! Hear the Wails" etc.), or christmas stories (Frosty the snowman, The nutcracker, Rudolph the red nose reindeer).
This cd is a classic with a complete Oxhorn makeover, perfect for everyone who play wow.
cranberryzero Dec 11th 2009 12:10PM
that makes me want to stick my head in a boiling vat of Tuskarr oil. and not in a good way.
Nuurdraen Dec 16th 2009 10:00PM
Woot! The holiday deep-fried troll head is ready!
Rich Dec 11th 2009 4:42PM
Each to their own
Lemons Dec 11th 2009 4:55PM
I like Oxhorn plenty, but releasing a Christmas album is almost a cliche. I can see him releasing his first album as fans were probably breaking down his door for those songs, but this is just going to be all the old Christmas staples rehashed.
I'll stick to the classics.
BigBadGooz Dec 11th 2009 5:21PM
purchased
uncaringbear Dec 11th 2009 6:14PM
Good on ya, Oxhorn! Silver Hand salutes our talented hordie.
Kylenne Dec 11th 2009 6:38PM
Filking is a time honored geek tradition, love Oxhorn's stuff. XD I'm totally going to hint around for this.
LytLady Dec 11th 2009 7:08PM
I think I am in love.
Dreyja Dec 11th 2009 8:29PM
Yep, already got it. I'm an OxFan. ;)
Nighthamster Dec 12th 2009 2:11AM
5 minutes of my life I'll never get back!