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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Sprinter - Sprinter

 

For all the attention that Sydney and Melbourne get, we've always had a keen eye on what is happening in Perth and most of the things we've enjoyed most have come from that coastal city and Sprinter are the latest example.

The quartet specialise on a brand of Psych Rock that edges towards both Pop Rock and Classic Rock, incredibly melodic where songs are built on wonderful soundscapes that just grab you, particularly instrumentally where the vibes just ooze out.

I've seen them compared to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, which thankfully I don't really see. I have become more than a little bored with the album a weak mediocrity of that particular band. Sprinter are much more melodic, louder and far less pretentious.

The arrangements are big and bold with plenty of outstanding riffs and the band cross genres. The standout is probably Petty Pistol which gets more than a little Blue Oyster Cult, but there are delights over the place.

Evil Wizard, for instance, treads heavily into Modern Prog, splendidly so. Zipper borders on Pop Rock and the slightly gentler direction works just as well as does the addition of synth. The Whip could even be described as New Wave Psych and again built on a haunting riff. It is an absolutely killer song.

A big production also adds to the strength of the nine songs making this feel like a proper album, none of your playlist rubbish. This will appeal to followers who like things a little louder, a little more Rock if you like. It is an absolutely storming listen.

You can listen to the album here. You can also listen via these links.

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