I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2021 : 81-90

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 81 : The Arthurs - Glass       IDHAS Review

No 82 : Nova Waves - Going The Distance      IDHAS Review

      

No 83 : Kitner - Shake the Spins      IDHAS Review





No 84 : Dutch Tulips - Double Visions      IDHAS Review

No 85 : Anton Barbeau - Oh The Joys We Live For      IDHAS Review

No 86 : The Reflectors - Faster Action      IDHAS Review







No 87 : Keats - The Saturday Night Shocker      IDHAS Review     





No 88 :  Kevin Robertson - Sundown's End      IDHAS Review

No 89 : Vukovar - The Colossalist      IDHAS Review

 

No 90 : Space Cadet - Lion On A Leash      IDHAS Review

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Keats - The Saturday Night Shocker

 

Nashville may have a reputation for Country, but more and more Pop Rock has been breaking out recently. Tony Keats's band are one such beast and this third album may be the album that hits the spots that the previous two should have.

The Saturday Night Shocker edges more towards Rock, at times Classic Rock, but the Pop still glistens. There are plenty of singalong choruses, but the lead guitar here heads into a much wider territory. For instance, Hiding Away ventures well into Little Feat territory.

Ten And Two isn't sure if it is Americana or Bad Company and there is still that Little Feat hint, particularly in the chorus. Daisy Cakes is for all intents and purposes a short Blues Rock instrumental. But these aren't the onlyr thrill present here.

Undone is a cracking slab of Pop Rock, Summer is a slowed down melancholic affair which breaks out to a cracking solo, a rock tour de force. Look At Us starts all Mott The Hoople's version of Sweet Jane, a real boogie of a song that builds and builds into something more AOR.

The stand out here though is the superb, Time, a splendid melodic offering and the title track is a close second with its 80s feel aided by the synth addition. There's also a second version of Hiding Away, acoustic and far more country, maybe even Americana.

The album isn't normally the type we would feature here. But this is such a great listen that you must give it a go. Beautifully and expertly played, an album that breaks out when it needs to without ever going over the top. A splendid listen and well worth your attention.

You can listen to and buy the album here.

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