Andy Partridge - My Failed Christmas Career

Step into the wonderfully warped festive world of Andy Partridge—songwriting genius behind XTC—with My Failed Christmas Career, now available on vinyl. This darkly humorous and inventive Christmas collection sees Partridge gleefully subverting seasonal clichés, delivering songs that are wry, melodic, and unmistakably his own.

Originally conceived as a tongue-in-cheek response to the idea of writing a hit Christmas song, the album blends classic pop craftsmanship, eccentric arrangements, and sharp lyrical wit. From lush harmonies to playful orchestration, Partridge proves that even “failed” Christmas songs can be brilliantly memorable.

Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this release brings warmth and depth to every cleverly crafted note—perfect for fans of XTC, intelligent pop, and alternative holiday records that stray far from the usual tinsel-and-cheer formula.

My Failed Christmas Career is a festive record like no other—smart, sardonic, and endlessly replay-able. A seasonal essential for the unconventional listener.