I Don't Hear A Single Albums Of The Year 2023 : 51-60

 

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.

51 This Day In History - Years Of Wear & Tear      IDHAS Review    

  

52 the black watch - future strangers      IDHAS Review 

53 Rinehearts - Full Bloom  -   IDHAS Review 

54 The On And Ons - Let Ya Hair Down      IDHAS Review 

55 Cherry Fez - Honeycomb Tearoom       IDHAS Review 

56 The Whiffs - Scratch 'N' Sniff       IDHAS Review 

57 Lane Steinberg - Headspace       IDHAS Review 

58 Mo Troper - Troper Sings Brion      IDHAS Review 

59 Trademark Issues - 601 Deluxe      IDHAS Review 

60 Pacific Avenue - Flowers      IDHAS Review 

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Trademark Issues - 601 Deluxe

 

The long distance relationship between North Carolina and Minnesota continues for the duo that are Trademark Issues. There's still a good deal of anonymity as they reach their fifth album. The variety is just as great and although the songs are a little rough around the edges, they hit the spot wonderfully.

This is higher than lo-fi Pop Rock, although not massively higher. The duo run the full gamut from Noise Rock to Power Pop and everything in between and that range keeps you very interested and provides lots of surprises along the way.

I Already Know is great Power Pop, yet (I Guess It's) Time To Rock is great UK Fuzz Rock with a vocal that is US Slacker. Awake In Tokyo is great C86, but Metropolitan Building is great melodic West Coast Pop Rock.

Seems is the sound of the Glasgow Indie Guitar Pop of the 80s and The Sea Watches With Indifference is great Jangle Pop. Snowstorm is Easy Listening 70s. There is also some great Brass on Frivolous Diversion. It is the sheer variety that completely hooks you.

Lyrically, the songs are both adept and dripping with wit. The riffs catch you completely by surprise and the dual vocal works wonderfully well. This album will catch you surprise and urges you to listen to it complete. Ace Indie and Highly Reccomended.

You can listen to and buy the album here.

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