…And a Happy New Year – EP Overview
…And a Happy New Year is a Christmas-themed EP by the American rock band The Maine. Released on December 9, 2008 through Fearless Records, it was made available for streaming two days earlier on the band’s PureVolume page.
Background and Release
This EP was offered for free to fans who pre-ordered the deluxe edition of the band’s debut album, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop. Among the tracks, “Santa Stole My Girlfriend” could be streamed from PureVolume, while “Ho Ho Hopefully” was available on the band’s MySpace profile.
Reception
Music critic Eric Schneider from AllMusic remarked, “In addition to a synth-heavy cover of Wham!’s lovelorn ‘Last Christmas’, the Phoenix-based lads unwrap the shimmering ‘Ho Ho Hopefully’, and take up issues with Saint Nick on ‘Santa Stole My Girlfriend’.”
Commercial Performance
…And a Happy New Year debuted at number 195 on the US Billboard 200. The EP also achieved number 20 on the US Billboard Digital Albums chart and peaked at number 10 on the US Independent Albums chart.
Track Listing
- 1. Ho Ho Hopefully
- 2. Santa Stole My Girlfriend
- 3. Last Christmas (cover)
Personnel
Details regarding the personnel involved in the EP can be found in the official album credits.
Charts
The detailed chart performance of the EP is documented in music industry publications.
References
References related to the EP’s release and reception can be found through various music platforms and media outlets.
External Links
…And a Happy New Year can be streamed on YouTube (streamed copy where licensed).
The Maine on Spotify. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2013.