Crazy's 2025 New Release purchases

[CRAZY-HORSE]

that time of the year again where i post what 'new release' albums Lynne and I have purchased during the current year.
there wont be as many as in previous years because i knew i was up for hand surgery this year and knew i would have an extended period where i couldnt work due to an expected 9-12 month recovery time
anyway, 
on we go once again...


the ranking list:

1:   VIAGRA BOYS              "viagr-aboys"                        2.45
2:   ...OF GODS AND MEN    "the stare"                          2.44
3:   DOPE LEMON               "golden wolf"                       2.40
4:   LENNON WELLS            "blink and youll miss it"        2.40
5:   MY MORNING JACKET   "is"                                     2.40
6:   MYLES SMITH              "a minute, a moment...."       2.38
7:   WET LEG                     "moisturizer"                        2.33
8:   THE TERRYS                "the terrys"                          2.25
9:   ELTON & BRANDI         "who believes in angels?"       2.10
10:  DAMIANO DAVID         "funny little fears"                 2.07
11:  SURPRISE CHEF           "superb"                              2.00
12:  TAYLOR SWIFT            "the life of a showgirl"           2.00
13:  LADY GAGA                 "mayhem"                            1.92
14: THE SHERLOCKS         "everything must make sense" 1.90
15: ARCADE FIRE              "pink elephant"                      1.80

[CRAZY-HORSE]

THE SHERLOCKS  "everything must make sense"  

from the UK
their fifth studio album, only thing ive heard
album has a bit of an Arctic Monkeys/Oasis/Supergrass thing happening
all three of those are artists i like
theres nothing great on the album, just a consistent album overall
only one track i do not like and that is because it contains a monotonous repetitive instrumental piece in the middle

two best tracks are linked below

tracks:

1:  everything must make sense  **
2:  man on the loose  **
The Sherlocks - Man on the Loose Live on CBBC Saturday Mash Up
3:  how are you feeling?  **
4:  death of me  **
5:  bones  *
6:  28 **
7:  bedlam town  **
8:  tough times dont last  **
9:  better alone  **
10: here comes the rain  **
Here Comes the Rain

3s - 0
2s - 9
1s - 1

rating:  1.9

[Music Head]

I just noticed
why does this thread title say 2024?

[CRAZY-HORSE]

shit!
can i edit it??

all good, managed to edit!

[Music Head]

lol
good job mate

[CRAZY-HORSE]

^^
and the big surpise of the year is that i refused to buy Paul Weller's album over his support of Palestine as did many fans...
you alienate your fanbase and i guess thats what happens...

[CRAZY-HORSE]

DAMIANO DAVID  "funny little fears"

form Italy
frontman of Italian rock band Maneskin which won Eurovsion in 2021
dude has gone solo now, this is his debut solo set
pop/rock here
sounds a little like Nate Ruess (Fun.) and Vance Joy in places
songs are quite catchy for the most part
a couple of dud tracks on the album but the really good ones off set those blemishes

two best tracks linked below:

1.  voices  ***
2.  next summer  ***
Damiano David - Next Summer (Official Video)
3.  zombie lady  *
4.  the bruise  *
5.  sick of myself  **
6.  angel  **
7.  tango  **
8.  born with a broken heart  ***
9.  tangerine  ***
Damiano David - Tangerine feat. d4vd / THE FIRST TAKE
10. mars  **
11. the first time  **
12. silver lines  *
13. solitude  **

3s - 4
2s - 6
1s - 3

rating:  2.07

[CRAZY-HORSE]

THE TERRYS  "the terrys" 

from Australia
indi-pop/rock/folk band
third studio album
can hear slight Arctic Monkeys in places, Noel Gallagher style guitar in others
a good mix of tempos on the album
also a pet hate on here....a bloody "hidden track" FFS.
i dont see the point of them in this day and age,
other than that slight blemish which actually isnt a blemish because its not bad as a track this is a decent album

favourite two tracks linked below

--:  intro
1:  spezial  ***
The Terrys - Spezial (Official Video)
2:  catalonia dreams  ***
The Terrys - Catalonia Dreams (Official Video)
3:  sorry savage  **
4:  matchstick  **
5:  eraser  **
6:  stay free  **
7:  bobby knuckles  **
8:  nikes (no vacancy)  **
9:  annihilated  ***
10: once is never enough  **
11: mirage  **
12: "hidden track"  **

3s - 3
2s - 9
1s - 0

rating:  2.25

[CRAZY-HORSE]

SURPRISE CHEF  "superb"

Aussie band
fourth studio album,
a first for me
album is fully instrumental
its jazz, soul/r+b, hip-hop fusion stuff
each track finds its own groove/vibe and sticks to it without variation
songs sound similar to the music on "play" by Moby
sounds best listening to it in one sitting as opposed to individual tracks IMO.

favourite two tracks linked below:

1:  sleep dreams  **
2:  bully ball  **
3:  body slam  **
4:  consulate case  **
Surprise Chef - Consulate Case
5:  dangerous  **
6:  websites  **
7:  fare evader  **
8:  tag dag  **
9:  plumb tuckered  **
10: dreamers disease  **
11: slippery dip  **
Surprise Chef - Slippery Dip

3s - 0
2s - 11
1s - 0

rating:  2.00

[CRAZY-HORSE]

DOPE LEMON  "golden wolf"

Aussie artist
thirteenth career album, i own ten
fifth as Dope Lemon
a very light/breezy summery album
lovely dreamy vocals
so many styles here, hints of soul/jazz/pop/world music/electronica
yet somehow it all manages to work as always
probably the most accessible Dope Lemon album IMO

favourite two tracks linked below

1:  john belushi  **
2:  sugarcat  **
3:  electric green lambo  **
4:  golden wolf  **
5:  yamasuki - yama yama  ***
DOPE LEMON - YAMASUKI - YAMA YAMA (OFFICIAL VISUALISER)
6:  we solid gold  **
7:  shes all time  ***
DOPE LEMON - SHE'S ALL TIME (FEAT. NINA NESBITT) (OFFICIAL VISUALISER)
8:  maggies moonshine  **
9:  on the 45  ***
10: dust of a thousand stars  ***

3s - 4
2s - 6
1s - 0

rating:  2.40