I Don't Hear A Single Best 100 Albums Of 2025 : 61- 70

 

Today we reach Numbers 61-70 in our Best Albums Of 2025. It has been really pleasing to see followers visit the albums thus far. 2025 was a great year for the type of music we cover and it is very competitive for the remaining 60 albums in the countdown.

With it being our 10th year we thought that we could back to the old images that were posted as a bit of fun with the Audio Extravaganzas. A reminder of the old, much quieter, days for us and hopefully a bit of fun for newcomers. 

61 The Len Price 3 - Misty Medway Magick      IDHAS Review

The Len Price 3 · Emily's Shop

62 Jumbo Chords - Throw Away (Buy Another One)      IDHAS Review

63 Nick Frater - OH CONTRAIRE!      IDHAS Review

64 Lolas - Big Hits And Freak Disasters      IDHAS Review

65 Girl For Samson - Blend All The Seasons      IDHAS Review

66 Cherry Fez - SUPEREXCITED     IDHAS Review

67 He's Dead Jim - Head Like A Toyshop    IDHAS Review

68   Them Elephants - Quattro    IDHAS Review

69 The Elbow Patches - Achingly Familiar     IDHAS Review

70 Drugs In Sport - If Only We Could Use These Powers For Good     IDHAS Review

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The Elbow Patches - Achingly Familiar

 

I'm a big John Dunbar fan and although The Elbow Patches may appear to be just another pseudonym for his adventures, there is more to the story. The name was originally suggested for the rockier The John Sally Ride.

However, the sad passing of Sal Maida rightly meant that the group couldn't continue. So here are those planned songs recorded by Dunbar. This really is Pop Rock excellence with Dunbar's gentle melodic vocal lighting up the arrangements.

The title track is really strong. riffs all over the place with a slight Psych Pop Guitar feel. When There's Nothing Left is a jaunty shuffle with a great Country Twang. A song that reveals Dunbar's ability to deliver up sad, slightly snarky at times, lyrics and match them to catchy arrangements.

A Dull Celebrity closes the album wonderfully, again with big hints of Psych Pop, matched to a hypnotic drum beat and almost reaches 60s Garage Beat. You Can't Kid Yourself Any More is possibly the best song on show, but the whole album oozes Pop Rock charm.

Much is made of Dunbar's vocal strength and his self depreciating lyrics, but the album underlines what a great guitarist he is. The self depreciation can hide the talent and I still get frustrated at how little he pushes himself forward. This is a great listen and highly recommended.

You can listen to and buy the album here.

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