JD McPherson turns Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights) into the kind of holiday single that sneaks past the usual syrup and lands with real swagger. Already sounding like a season staple, it lights up fast and keeps its grin on.
Guitars jangle with a clean snap, the rhythm section bounces like it knows the punchline, and the vocal sits right up front with a rough-edged warmth. The whole mix feels bright, a little dusty, and perfectly tuned for speakers near a window fogged up by cold air.
Under blinking bulbs and store-front reflections, the track fits an evening drive, a last-minute errand, or the moment the tree finally looks right. December asks for a little shine; McPherson brings the good kind.
