I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2024 : 91-100

 

For the last eight years We 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. A reminder that anything reviewed on I Don't Hear A Single is highly recommended. A reminder that only new albums are included among these 100.

Narrowing things down to this 100 has been really difficult. The countdown is posted in reverse batches of 10. For each album, A song is embedded from the album and a link is provided to the IDHAS Review where you can find further details and how to listen or buy the album.

91 Day Dreems - Day Dreems      IDHAS Review

92 The Duke Of Surl - Borneo      IDHAS Review

 

93 The Proctors - Snowdrops & Hot Air Balloons      IDHAS Review

94 The Duskwhales - Strawflower Lane      IDHAS Review

95 The Hard-Ons - I Like You A Lot Getting Older      IDHAS Review

96 The Successful Failures - Enemy Sublime      IDHAS Review

97 Radio75 - Screaming Out      IDHAS Review

98 Love Fiend - Handle With Care      IDHAS Review

99 Neon Bone - Eager To Please      IDHAS Review

100 Young Scum - Lighter Blue     IDHAS Review

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The Hard-Ons - I Like You A Lot Getting Older

Now celebrating their 40th Anniversary. The Hard-Ons have earned the right to do whatever they want, not that they have ever needed or wanted your permission. They may less Punk and more Guitar Pop Rock these days, but they were always great at both.

That's not to say that they have lost their noisy bite. One listen to These Days Are Long proves that. Yet that is counterbalanced by the Power Pop of Because You're Mine. The pace of Happy Accidents is mighty fine Indie Rock, almost AOR.

Operation Lightning is incredibly in your face, but Getting Older is part New Wave, part 70s Pop Rock with Thin Lizzy Type Riffing. However, the one minute of Doesn't Look Like Me At All is aggressive Garage Punk of the highest order. 

Ride To The Station is essentially Summer Pop, but interspersed with chaotic interludes. Incredibly Pop, but like a lot of the band's songs, different directions come in part way through songs. They start as one thing and change into something else before reverting back.

I Like You A Lot reminds me a lot of a band like Vanilla, great melodic Pop Rock. But the best is saved until last. Pushover is magnificent. For a band that has songs that usually come in `t under 3 minutes, it is a surprise to hear something that is over 6.

Pushover shows an even different side to the band, it is epic.with an extended hypnotic fade. This album will suit old and new fans alike. There is enough of the old slightly angry vibe, but also plenty that shows how melodic and catchy that the Oz quartet can be. Wonderful!

 

You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl, CD and as a download.

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