Vanessa Carlton, Coldplay, Jimmy Eat World and Ben Folds are among the artists who contribute tracks to the upcoming Christmas album, Maybe This Christmas, due November 5th on Nettwerk America.

Carlton takes on "Green Sleeves," while Coldplay offer their version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and Sense Field do a guitar-driven version of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."

Folds, Jimmy Eat World and Neil Finn contribute the original holiday tunes "Bizarre Christmas Incident," "12/23/95," and "Sweet Secret," respectively. The album will feature artwork from Paul Frank, the artist best known for his famous monkey Julius. A portion from the proceeds of the CD sales will go to Toys for Tots.

Maybe This Christmas track listing:

"Winter Wonderland," Phantom Planet
"Maybe This Christmas," Ron Sexsmith
"Green Sleeves," Vanessa Carlton
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," Coldplay
"Blue Christmas," Bright Eyes
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," Sense Field
"12/23/95," Jimmy Eat World
"Bizarre Christmas Incident," Ben Folds
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," Sarah McLachlan and Barenaked Ladies
"What a Year for a New Year," Dan Wilson (Semisonic)
"Sweet Secret," Neil Finn
"Snow," Loreena McKennitt

CHRISTINA SARACENO
(August 28, 2002)