I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2021 : 61-70

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 61 : It's Karma, It's Cool - Homesick For Our Future Destinations     IDHAS Review

No 62 : The Embryos - National Absurdatory        IDHAS Review





No 63 : The Brandy Alexanders - The Brandy Alexanders        IDHAS Review

    

No 64 : Andrew Taylor And The Harmonizers - Andrew Taylor And The Harmonizers             IDHAS Review

No 65 : Ghosts Of Jupiter - Keepers Of The Newborn Green       IDHAS Review

No 66 : Dave Cope And The Sass - Pied Piper      IDHAS Review





No 67 : Vegetarians & Carnivores - A Day Of Rainbows     IDHAS Review

No 68 :  Stephen Flint - Onanmatopoeia    IDHAS Review





No 69 : Hurry - Fake Ideas     IDHAS Review

   


No 70 : Gordon's Crowbar - Songs About Stuff     IDHAS Review

                              

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The Brandy Alexanders - The Brandy Alexanders

 

Windsor Ontario is the hove of the quintet, The Brandy Alexanders who offer a compelling version of gentle Psych Pop Rock. In a way, the self titled album is an ideal fit for listeners who have become with Tame Impala since Kevin Wilson turned to mediocre Stadium Rock.

This debut has had an interesting history. Initially an EP in 2016, then withdrawn when the band signed to Gypsy Soul Records. Four extra tracks have been recorded and added and the result is an absolute blinder of an album.

The songs are generally demoed by brothers, Alex And Daniel Dick, then brought to the band. Comparisons aren't easy, Alex's vocal isn't one that you naturally associate with Psych. It provides a real Pop sensibility that helps turn the direction of songs.

Anastasia, for instance, is really beat driven, Pop Rock at times, but still feels more like Prog Pop. IDK What I'm Trying To Do edges towards Classic Rock, yet Shiram is splendid Psych Pop. Hey Why'd You Do It is even balladesque until it breaks out.

Rear Window is great Pop, an absolute ball of catchiness, while Conventional Lie is meandering 60's laidback Psych of the highest order. Live By The Light even ventures into Funk. But is the opening and closing bookends that show the band's variety most.

Ceiling Fan, Man rocks the album in, probably the loudest the band get, SpaceOpus is a moody enthralling with a top notch Guitar solo that ends a fine album. There is so much to like here underlining how great Psych can be when it is melodic and doesn't disappear too far up its own behind.

You can listen to and buy the album everywhere. You can find out more about The Brandy Alexanders here.

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