I Don't Hear A Single Best 100 Albums Of 2025 : 1-10

 

We reach the last of the 10 posts revealing I Don't Hear A Single's Best 100 Albums Of 2025. There are a few that I was surprised not to included, but it is such a large piece of work that rearranging part way through just wouldn't work. I'd remind all that any Album reviewed on here is of the highest merit. We only review what we like.

Ordering is so difficult, comparing apples to oranges and next year, I may just post 10 of the 100 per day alphabetically with one named Album Of The Year, There will be a full listing of all 100 later and tomorrow EPs will be covered with one post. Then we get on to 2026.

1   The Mommyheads - No Quietus       IDHAS Review

2  Fortitude Valley - Part Of The Problem, Baby      IDHAS Review

3    The Goods - Don't Spoil The Fun    IDHAS Review

4     Silk Cut - Corridors Of Light      IDHAS Review

5     Buddie - Glass      IDHAS Review

6    Tamar Berk - ocd    IDHAS Review

7   Chris Church - Obsolete Path   IDHAS Review

8   The Happy Fits - Lovesick    IDHAS Review

9    Custard Flux - Enter Xenon     IDHAS Review

10   Strange Neighbors - People Pleasers Pleasing People      IDHAS Review

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The Goods - Don't Spoil The Fun.

 

What is so special about the recent revival of Power Pop is that we now wait excitedly for album releases. Unthinkable in the genre a few years ago when it all seemed to be about the Classic with followers badmouthing all new bands as rubbish and then going back to the albums they bought decades and decades ago.

Just as with The Prize's recent debut album, I've been waiting around for The Good's debut album anticipating today's release. Don't Spoil The Fun doesn't let me down in any way and the fact that it is released on one of my favourite labels, Dandyboy Records, melts my heart even more.

Oakland's Rob Good is solely responsible for half of the songs and the trio with Cherron Arens and Gabriel Monnot, and what a trio they are, handle the other half. The full length sounds less direct than the self titled EP, concentrating more on the melody and arrangements.

The difference here to the new noisier breed of Power Pop is that the album sounds more like the Classic sound. A sound that was developed through the UK New Wave, the US late 70s Revival and the 90s Not Lame days.

There is a good deal of Jangle as you might expect, demand even, but these recordings stand up as well as anything that has been and gone. Songs are built on melody, memorable riffs and big big singalong choruses.

It is virtually impossible to pick out a favourite, I could have embedded any or all of the 11 songs as favourites. Id though have a real soft spot for the more 60s sounding, slightly Psych Pop tinge of Sunday Morning Out Of The Blue. But the whole thing is an absolute Tour De Force.

You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl, CD and as a download.

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The Goods - The Goods EP

 

Having maybe frightened the horses with the last review. The three EPs covered tonight conclude with something nearer to home. Oakland Trio The Goods offer up vintage Power Pop that brings big reminders of the revival of the genre in the late 70s early 80s.

It is wonderfully performed, written and arranged. The Jangle and the Twang of Hear Me is an absolute joy to listen to, a big chorus, a magnificent hook and everything that Power Pop should be. But none of the four songs are better than the other. All are ace.

Dear Angeline again has touches of the 80s, but also hints at Merseybeat. David Jones Is Dead is shorter, but also a little loser and again mixes decades with a 70s Glam and Pop Rock vibe, but also pointing at the 90s Not Lame days.

I'm Not The Only One is much more 60s with an absolute gem of a riff. The trio lock into the beat and special mention has to go to Rob Good who should be charged with being in possession of a voice that is ideal for Power Pop. As catchy as catchy can be, the self titled EP is an absolute winner and promises much for the future,

You can listen to and buy the EP here.

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