Thursday 24 December 2020

Retro Man Blog & Retrosonic Podcast's 25 Favourite Albums of 2020


Here's our favourite 25 LP's of 2020, please click on the highlighted Band/Artist/selected Record Label name for further information and details on how to purchase the albums. With thanks to all the Bands, Artists and Record labels for releasing such superb new music in this most difficult of years. Sincere thanks to our contributors Paul Slattery, Mayumi, Adam Donovan, Amy K-B, Ms Sheringham Boom and all those who have supported Retro Man Blog and Retrosonic Podcast this past year, it is very much appreciated. Happy Xmas and let's hope for a brighter 2021!

1. 5 Billion in Diamonds "Divine Accidents"

2. Oh! Gunquit "Why Haven't You Watered The Plants"

3. Fleur "Fleur" (Bickerton Records)

4. The Galileo 7 "Decayed"

5. Elephant Stone "Hollow"

6. Bob Mould "Blue Hearts"

7. Groovy Uncle "The Man Who Calls The Shots" - You can read our review by Amy K-B here

8. The Jack Cades "Perfect View" (Bickerton Records)

9. The Fleshtones "Face of The Screaming Werewolf"

10. James Williamson & Deniz Tek "Two To One"

11. Jetstream Pony "Jetstream Pony"

12. The Sensible Gray Cells "Get Back Into The World" (Damaged Goods)

13. Eileen Gogan & The Instructions "Under Moving Skies" (Dimple Discs)

14. Sparks "A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip"

15. X "Alphabetland"

16. Guided By Voices "Mirrored Aztec"

17. Eight Rounds Rapid "Love Your Work" (Tapete) - You can read our review here

18. The Nettelles "Do You Believe In..." (Back To Beat) - Read Ms Sheringham-Boom's review here

19. Ruts DC "ElectrAcoustic"

20. The Vapors "Together"

21. The Speedways "Radio Sounds"

22. Hederosgruppen "Storstrejk"

23. Human Toys "Spin To Win"

24. OHMS "Horizon Lines"

25. The Lurkers "Sex Crazy" (Damaged Goods)

Check out our Retrosonic Podcasts Episodes 38, 39, 40 and 41 to hear songs from most of the featured albums. Our favourite Singles and EP's will follow soon. Here's the final Retrosonic Episode of 2020 entitled "Nosferatu Elegant Debauchery". Turn up the volume and enjoy!


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