Cerys Matthews - 'Baby It's Cold Outside'

I know it's rather early to talk about Christmas but you need to know that Cerys Matthews is releasing a Christmas album. It's due out in mid-November and can be pre-ordered at earthquake records.

It's full of standard Christmas carols and songs (including one in Welsh) that are spiced up with some exotic instruments such as Chinese temple blocks. Less exotic are the coconut shells in the background to 'Little Donkey'.

I have, naturally, ordered the record. I'm looking forward to listening to it on 1 December (since it's illegal to listen to Christmas songs before December).