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IRS Records was a truly eclectic, independent label that was eventually subsumed and obliterated by the majors. In the eighties, however, they were a paragon of indie virtue. The generally lighthearted songs on Just In Time For Christmas (1990) include several by well-known artists (including Jules Shear's short-lived band the Reckless Sleepers) but were mostly waxed by long-forgotten also-rans, among them the sassy Rebel Pebbles. For fans of what we used to call "modern rock," Just In Time For Christmas is strongly recommended. For others, three of the best songs show up on Rhino's New Wave Xmas.