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A British tradition, the Christmas cracker is a small firework that gives off a loud noise and shoots out a gift surprise when the holder pops it open. That's a fair description of what happens when you pop on this six-song EP from this often-surly, always-intriguing British singer-songwriter. Parker's trademark sneer is on queue on the blunt "Christmas Is for Mugs." As if to prove he's not 100 percent Scrooge, Parker also rips through some positively uplifting vibes in "Soul Christmas." Note: There are only three different songs on the EP (the third being "New Year's Revolution"). Demo versions of all three round out the set. --David Sprague