I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2023 : 91-100

 

For the last few 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. 

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 The Sugar - Somewhere To Go      IDHAS Review

92 Turnstyle - Citizen's Handbook      IDHAS Review

93 Super Cassette - Continue?      IDHAS Review

94 John Dunbar - What A Difference Indifference Makes      IDHAS Review

95 Sprinter - Sprinter      IDHAS Review

96 Scott Gagner - Reverse      IDHAS Review

97 Vast Robot Armies - The What Gallery      IDHAS Review

98 Curling - No Guitar      IDHAS Review

99 Jumbo Chords - Saturday Night, Sunday Morning      IDHAS Review

  

100 Mighty Dan Gerous - Everybody Needs A Hero     IDHAS Review

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Jumbo Chords - Saturday Night, Sunday Morning

 

Although emanating from bands in the second half of the 90s, there is not a hint of Brit Pop on this splendid debut album from the Leeds quartet Jumbo Chords. In fact, there is something very 60s about the band. The base camp is maybe somewhere between UK Guitar Pop and Psych Pop from that decade.

The arrangements are wonderful and complement the various genres they visit. Whether acoustic or electric, there is a real gentleness that allows you to fully appreciate the quality of the songs. The stripped down Angela is great Acoustic Folk embellished by fine harmonies.

Half As Good is outstanding Beatles Pop whilst Tipping Point is enthralling gentle Psych Pop of the highest quality. There is a seemingly deliberate lo-fi quality to proceedings and a real first take feel to the recordings, even though this may not necessarily be the case.

There is also a West Coast harmonic feel to what's on show and the understated quality just grips you. A real demonstration that you don't need bells and whistles to make a great album, just the bottle to allow the songs speak for themselves.

You can buy and listen to the album everywhere. The full 12 songs can also be listened to here.

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