1. The Virgins - Strike Gently
The first album from Donald, 2007's self-titled, was absolutely great in a boozed-up, drug-addled, sort of pop infused effort. Where the self-titled was ambitious and at times wreckless, Strike Gently is focused and far more sure of itself. Six years between albums and replacing every member of the band can have that effect, I suppose. Here, Donald goes for a more Dire Straits vibe that really compliments his vocal style and songwriting capacity.
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