The Best Holiday Albums of All Time: 'The Original Monster Mash' Spooks Its Way onto Our List

One of the more fun picks in our countdown of the best holiday albums of all time, Bobby 'Boris' Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers' 1962 hit, 'The Original Monster Mash', is a standout Halloween classic that predates even a Christmas follow-up. And it's not hard to see why - after originally releasing 'Monster Mash' as a Halloween parody of popular dance trends like The Twist, this album features further spin-offs and parodies that will have you screaming for more.

With its catchy blend of spooky sounds and rock 'n' roll rhythms, 'The Original Monster Mash' is guaranteed to get you in the Halloween spirit. Whether you're celebrating with friends over a slightly flat Zoom call or using hand signals to chat to your mates from two metres away in the pub garden, this album is the perfect accompaniment to your festive fun.

Of course, living through a global pandemic can be scary enough for most of us, but if you're looking to try and claw back whatever Halloween fun you can, then 'The Original Monster Mash' is here to help. With its mix of spooky sounds and catchy tunes, this album is sure to transport you to a more carefree time, when the only monsters were the ones lurking in every haunted house and creepy graveyard.

So if you're looking for a holiday album that's sure to cast a spell on your ears, look no further than 'The Original Monster Mash'. With its blend of rockabilly rhythms and spooky sounds, it's the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit, even from a distance. So grab your fangs and brooms, and get ready to join in the fun with this monster of an album!

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