I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2020 : 41-50

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.

I would also add that the Top 100 includes albums available as Download Only. To suggest that they are anything less than equal to a Physical release is grossly unfair, even more so in 2020 with all that has happened during the year. To qualify, an album has to be available for sale in any format.

For each album, I've posted a song from it and a link to where you can find further details on how to listen or buy the album. 

No 41 : Captain Wilberforce - When The Dust Just Won't Settle    IDHAS Review

No 42 : mylittlebrother - Howl        IDHAS Review









No 43 : The Overtures - Once In A World     IDHAS Review

No 44 : Mothboxer - Accelerator          IDHAS Review

       

No 45 : Ex Norwegian - Hue Spotting    IDHAS Review

No 46 : Cary Grace - Lady Of Turquoise      Review









No 47 : Dolph Chaney - Rebuilding Permit     Review

No 48 :  Shrug Life - Maybe You're The Punchline    IDHAS Review




 



No 49 : Gal Gun - Critical Hit    IDHAS Review

   



No 50 : Librarians With Hickeys - Long Overdue         Review

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Gal Gun - Critical Hit

 

Chicago's Gal Gun have previewed this, their second album, with three splendid singles and last month saw the album release. It is every bit as good as expected, if not more and shows the band developing and growing away fron their beginnings.

Although still very much in Slacker Power Pop territory, think Weezer, but then not now. The trademarks of the Slacker Scene are present with the expected This Is My Life, it's cool, it's shit, but this feels a much more grown up album. 

The band have always had the riffs, but now they seem much more substantial and the stuff that they've always been good at, seems enhanced by a bit more depth and some great solos. When they step away from the pure Guitar Power Pop, they get even better. 

Pink Collar is wonderfully anthemic, a fantastic song and Software is nearer to the UK Indie of the likes of Colin's Godson. Kamisana also has a Scottish Fuzz about it. Tropical Depression is ace California Pop that treads on The Explorers Club's toes. 

The National Girlfriend approaches an unusual 5 minutes and is a marked change of direction, the solos are long and it works a treat. This songs alone demonstrates that there are plenty of future directions for the band and for all these words, it is still the front end, more Slacker songs, that are most enderaing.

Flavor 2 and Lost Cat are the best examples of this. They grab you with a hook and don't let go through killer choruses. Colin Burns's vocal also promises much, it is so easy on the ear. In summary, there is lots and lots here to love and the promise of much more to come. Highly Recommended!

You can listen to and buy the album here. The Bandcamp link also has the band's back catalogue, much of it free or Name Your Price. You can also listen to the album by following any of these links.  

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