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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The Split Squad - Another Cinderella

 

You may cast your glance at any album that mentions the word Supergroup and roll your eyes. I know I do. Resulting albums are usually great (I'm thinking of you Tinted Windows!) or really bad and when I say bad, I mean bad. Everyone gets a go resulting in albums that are all over the place.

Fortunately, The Split Squad are great. I like all five in the band as well as the bands they are / were in. Eight years on from their debut album. Another Cinderella is described as "Big Dumb Rock" and you know what it is, although I'd say Pop Rock is just as present.

The key word is fun and the varying genres that the musicians are known for allows a fine assortment of songs, all performed with smiles on faces. Compare the Power Pop of Taxi Cab to the out and out Glam Rock of Invisible Lightning. 

Trying To Get Back To My Baby is great 70's Classic Pop Rock, while Bigger Than Heroin goes one step further as a cracking slab of Dinosaur Rock. Sinking Ship is a fine Rock Anthem. but Another Cinderella is ace Stadium Rock and what a Guitar Solo!

Special mention has to be given to the two versions of Hey DJ. The opening version is an up and at 'em rock out. The closer, Hey (Soul) DJ is all 60s Soul Review. brass and all. An example that these guys didn't just turn up or phone the album it.

The songs stand up with some mighty Guitar Solos and a few great Organ runs, but it is the choruses that grab you most. Another Cinderella never takes itself seriously and this is a credit to The Split Squad. I absolutely loved it.

You can listen to and buy the album here. You can find out more about the band here.

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