single · December 14, 2010
All I Want for Christmas Is New Year's Day
RCA Records LabelSee this day
synth-popindie rockalternative
A downbeat, synth-driven Christmas single that eschews holiday cheer for wintry gloom, marking an early career highlight for the duo.
- The single was released on December 14, 2010, preceding the release of their debut album 'Happiness'.
- It reached number 78 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The music video, directed by Frank MacIver, was filmed in the snow-covered forests of Scotland.
Hurts is a synth-pop duo from Manchester, England. They are best known for their dramatic, stadium-sized sound and melancholic romanticism. Released in 2010, "All I Want for Christmas Is New Year's Day" served as the third single from their debut album, 'Happiness'.
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