I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2021 : 71-80

It's been difficult to get these choices down to 100. I'm also not a believer in saying one album is better than another. Most of the time you are comparing Apples To Oranges. I'm not a List person, I just think what's the point.

However, for the last few years I have compiled annual Best Of 's  because these posts seem so popular and the aim of this Blog is to get exposure (and Sales) for the artists. There is no meaning or judgement on an album that is Number 1, Number 100 or not on the list. Anything that I review on here, mention on Social Media or play on the Radio Show is as highly recommended.

There are few rules. All albums have to have been reviewed on IDHAS. Reissues and Live Albums are not included. Previously unreleased albums are included, but Best Of's are not. For each album, I've posted a song from it and a link to the IDHAS Review where you can find further details and how to listen or buy the album. 

No 71 : Joshua Powell - Skeleton Party     IDHAS Review

No 72 : ANC4 - Strange Tide        IDHAS Review





No73 : Finn's Motel - Fireworks Or Lightning        IDHAS Review





No 74 : Intercooler - Read The Room           IDHAS Review

No 75 : Sister John - I Am By Day       IDHAS Review

                

No 76 : Wavves - Hideaway      IDHAS Review





No 77 : Groovy Uncle - Searching For The Grown-Ups    IDHAS Review

No 78 :  Action City - This Is Action City     IDHAS Review





No 79 : The Muckers - Endeavor     IDHAS Review

 


No 80 : Daydream Time Machine - Mirrors Of Time     IDHAS Review

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Daydream Time Machine - Mirrors Of Time

 

Daydream Time Machine are from California and if you glanced at the album cover, you would expect them to be part of that state's burgeoning Psych Rock scene. Look at the odd review and they appear to have been lumped in with Prog.

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, the band largely sound nothing like either of those genres although there are the odd ventures into both. Mirrors Of Time is essentially a Pop Rock album, although more on the Rock First Floor.

Chris Simonian's vocal has far more in common with Scouse Pop than anything far out there man. The material is built on mesmerising riffs, the band go for a vibe rather than an all out assault and the guitar solos are not plentiful. This allows the album to grip you even more.

Have no doubt about it, this is an album to be listened to from start to finish. The arrangements are melodic, when in the wrong hands they could go into Jam Band wankiness. The strength of the vocal also helps to keep the songs in line as do the occasional backing vocals of Katie Hudson.

Listen to the complete album and you will be saving the best until last. Begin Within is a magnificent song, a twanging Guitar riff accompanied by a killer beat that morphs into a chiming close. Laughter And Dismay is a slightly heavier affair, but just as effective.

Trials Is Trails is almost Acoustic Folk Rock and Always edges towards one of those big Brit Pop album closers. There really is so much to enjoy here. It may not be the sort of thing that some of you listen to often, but you should give this a whirl. It is one stormer of an album. Highly Recommended.

You can listen to and buy the album here.  You can also find out more about the band here.

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