I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2021 : 91-100

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 91 : The Split Squad - Another Cinderella       IDHAS Review

No 92 : Harborcoat - Joy Is Elusive          IDHAS Review





No 93 : Children Collide - Time Itself        IDHAS Review

No 94 : Crosstalk Club - Liftoff           IDHAS Review

No 95 : The Stayawakes - Pop Dreamz      IDHAS Review

No 96 : Kitten Pyramid - KOOZY!!      IDHAS Review

  

No 97 : Reigning Sound - A Little More Time with Reigning Sound      IDHAS Review





No 98 : latewaves - Hell To Pay     IDHAS Review

No 99 : Ruby Bones - Laser Tooth Tiger    IDHAS Review

No 100 : The Kindest People - The Kindest People    IDHAS Review

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Reigning Sound - A Little More Time with Reigning Sound

 

Reigning Sound return after a 16 year absence and Greg Cartwright has gone even further back, reuniting with the original Memphis line up of Jeremy Scott, Greg Roberson, and Alex Greene and the results are spectacular.

Those expecting the shouty Oblivians Cartwright are in for a disappointment because this album is a beautifully produced reflection of past times and sounds. It is a cross between Rock (at times Garage) and Americana with a bit of Soul thrown in.

The title track, A Little More Time, is Springsteen-ish, particularly reminiscent of his work with Gary US Bonds. But I Don't Need That Kind Of Love is Rock And Roll and I'll Be Your Man is tip top Americana, very Texan. Oh Christine is a sort of Country Soul.

Make It Up is very much in Soul Revue territory, yet You Don't Know What You're Missing is great Guitar Pop, all it needs is a bit more Jangle. You Ain't Me is a really loose joy, at times like a Countrified version of The Faces or even The Black Crowes.

The closer, On And On is Stax with a Country Twang. The album is a real mix between the fast Rock (and Roll) and the slow Americana. It is a big sounding reflective album. I got tired of the mediocrity of Americana, when done this properly, I am ready to dip my toe back in the water. Highly Recommended!

You can listen to and buy the album here or in some splendid bundles here.

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