I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2021 : 61-70

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 61 : It's Karma, It's Cool - Homesick For Our Future Destinations     IDHAS Review

No 62 : The Embryos - National Absurdatory        IDHAS Review





No 63 : The Brandy Alexanders - The Brandy Alexanders        IDHAS Review

    

No 64 : Andrew Taylor And The Harmonizers - Andrew Taylor And The Harmonizers             IDHAS Review

No 65 : Ghosts Of Jupiter - Keepers Of The Newborn Green       IDHAS Review

No 66 : Dave Cope And The Sass - Pied Piper      IDHAS Review





No 67 : Vegetarians & Carnivores - A Day Of Rainbows     IDHAS Review

No 68 :  Stephen Flint - Onanmatopoeia    IDHAS Review





No 69 : Hurry - Fake Ideas     IDHAS Review

   


No 70 : Gordon's Crowbar - Songs About Stuff     IDHAS Review

                              

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Gordon's Crowbar - Songs About Stuff

 

Gordon's Crowbar are a quartet from Auburn WA and Songs About Stuff is wonderful. This is a rock album with no pretensions. Songs are loose, seeming almost jams and the lyrics give the impression of being a stream of consciousness, although they obviously aren't either.

Having said this, nothing outstays its welcome. A riff or groove is hit and it drives home, the rhythm section is outstanding, totally driving. Solos are great without ever occupying more space than is needed and the results are splendid.

The band remind me a lot of Masters Of Reality, but at times the default rhythm could easily be latter day Rush. The vocal has a southern twang that is adorable that just enhances the material. The riffs are absolutely gripping. This is Rock that doesn't batter you into submission.

I'm not sure if the term Groove Rock has been invented but this is that. Any of the nine songs will grab you, but special mention has to be given to the mighty High Treason, although A.D.D runs it close. This is a corking listen. It certainly floats my boat. I'd certainly like to learn more about them.

You can listen to and buy the album here. You can find out a bit more Gordon's Crowbar here.

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