I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2023 : 21 - 30

 



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

21 Portable Radio - Counting To Three      IDHAS Review

22 The Make Three - You, Me & The Make Three      IDHAS Review

23 Andy Bopp - Tower City Vol. 1      IDHAS Review

24 Kicking Bird - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack      IDHAS Review

25 Lomma - Torrey Pines      IDHAS Review

26 The Supernaturals - It Only Gets Worse      IDHAS Review

27 KC Bowman - Crushes Of Context      IDHAS Review

28 Hoagie - Other Folks      IDHAS Review

29 Mason Lowe - Morning People      IDHAS Review

30 Strange Neighbors - Party Of None      IDHAS Review

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KC Bowman - Crushes Of Context

 

There was a time in the 90s when my musical world was awash with quality Singer Songwriters wo turned lyrical adeptness and worthy subject matter into mini masterpieces. Even love songs were putty in their hands. I'm thinking go the likes of Jason Falkner and Michael Penn.

They didn't need bells and whistles, just pure talent. These were different times, albums sold and musicians had careers. Nowadays, you don't see exposure of too may similar characters, so we should be thankful that the likes of KC Bowman are still around. 

Crushes Of Context is an ace album. Songs with a message and performed with grace. No embellishments, just great playing and performance. Songs with depth that fit in different genres that make you sit and listen and admire.

Everything's Fluid sounds very 60s, but also can be compared to modern day Americana. Good Behaviour has gentle acoustic Jangle, Gimme The Concentrate is Funky, a little 80s and yet The Last Days Of Gloria Trillo instrumentally is more than a little 12 Bar. 

Irregular Cool Kids is pure Andrew Gold and Talus Monkey could be Gilbert O'Sullivan backed by Elephant Talk era King Crimson. Armed To The Pepsodent Teeth is a wonderfully venomous political affair which this time could have Petty's Heartbreakers as backing band sound wise. 

Cold Wartime Economy is one of the simpler songs, but also one of the most effective. It has a Country Rock vibe and compare that to Elves which is just splendidly gobsmackingly weird and thankfully not a Christmas song. You will love the songs here, but my top tip is to also listen to the lyrics.

You can listen to and buy the album here.

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