It’s time for another addition to our Countdown to Christmas. Today our very own Sean Burdeaux of It’s Okay, I’m Crying writes:
“I Won’t Be Home For Christmas” by blink-182 (featuring not only former guitarist Tom Delonge but ALSO former drummer Scott Raynor, holy shit, how old is this song? TWENTY ONE YEARS OLD, THIS SONG CAN LEGALLY DRINK). It is a touching, up-lifting little ditty reminding everyone how terrible they can be during the most blessed & freezing time of the year–crowds cause angst, carolers cause anxiety, and sometimes the only way to release that pent-up energy is by threatening strangers with a baseball bat. It’s perfect, infectious pop-punk with chunky, palm-muted chords, a wide-open, catchy-as-fuck chorus, and a slick little outro featuring Mark chanting I WON’T BE HOME!/I WON’T BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! and Tom slicing in sideways with PLEASE POST MY BAIL! 100% Grinchcore for all your favorite anti-social agoraphobics.
