The Second Hand Orchestra - SNOW, This Is Christmas (2025) [Hi-Res]

The Swedish collective The Second Hand Orchestra has released "SNOW, this is Christmas," the final installment of their instrumental Christmas trilogy. Recorded live on analog tape in Stockholm, the album adheres to the principle of "spontaneity over production." The release features original instrumental interpretations of classic compositions, including the Swedish hymn "Staffan var en stalledräng," Vince Guaraldi's theme, and Elvis Presley hits. Orchestra leader Karl Jonas Winqvist notes that the album's structure reflects the progression of Christmas Eve: from the morning anticipation of the holiday (Side A) to the surreal fatigue of the evening (Side B). The group's style is compared to the works of the Penguin Café Orchestra and Tenniscoats, highlighting their adventurous and nostalgic approach to music.

Tracklist:
1-1 The Second Hand Orchestra - Staffan var en stalledräng [2:33]
1-2 The Second Hand Orchestra - Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) [4:24]
1-3 The Second Hand Orchestra - Mer Jul [2:36]
1-4 The Second Hand Orchestra - Blue Christmas [3:45]
1-5 The Second Hand Orchestra - Midnatt råder [6:53]
1-6 The Second Hand Orchestra - Santa Lucia [1:38]
1-7 The Second Hand Orchestra - Hosianna [3:23]
1-8 The Second Hand Orchestra - When You Wish Upon A Star [2:18]
1-9 The Second Hand Orchestra - Mer Jul (Alternative Boogie Blues Version) [2:59]
1-10 The Second Hand Orchestra - Christmas Time Is Here (A Charlie Brown Christmas) [11:16]