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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latewaves - Hell To Pay

 

I'm currently at the back end of a long piece, for print, on the future of Power Pop and a point I've often made is the connection to the much younger audience that Punk Pop enjoys. Asbury Park New Jersey trio latewaves are probably a  bit too noisy for Power Pop. But they do demonstrate that as Punk Pop gets older, the melodic choruses are taking over the scattergun verses traditionally associated with the genre.

They are a power trio that I'd love to see live. You can imagine the energy and vibe that they create. They can get a bit shouty at times, but that always adds to the song. Hell To Pay has killer riffs, great guitar solos and top notch choruses. 

There are also some great Pop Rock songs present too. Send Me To The Moon is an absolute winner with a massive chorus and a Power Pop solo that tries desperately wants to get out on a couple of occasions.

Too much has another big chorus and when they slow it down, the band prove equally adept with Hell To Pay. I'm Alright instrumentally is even in Muse territory. But there is no doubt that latewaves are at their best at pace.

The grunge of Extra Pale has a shouted chorus, but is still surrounded by a great riff. Sympathy (and Validation) is fine College Rock. Enough Is Enough is right in your face and Guaranteed Burnouts is the nearest they get to Punk.

This may not be the usual sort of thing that Power Pop fans would listen to, but they should. Call it Power Pop Rock if you like/ Never more so on the wonderful Stroke Of Luck. You will be amazed at how addictive the riffs are. There's no a duff track here. Highly Recommended!

You can listen to and buy the album here. You can also listen to it at the various places listed here. 

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