No Better Time
Self-Released, 2026
9/10
This 4th album from Seattle’s The Rallies bring plenty of bouncy, upbeat and pop fun to these 11 lively tunes.
“This Time” opens with Steve Davis’ warm guitar and bright vocals before Lee Brown’s thumping drums enter the power-pop delivery, and “I Believe” follows with a scrappy mood that’s got an animated spirit and benefits from Ben Heege’s playful voice amid the vocal harmonies.
“Be With You” arrives in the middle and brings a jangle to the melodies, while “Open Your Mind” is a soft moment with a dreamy appeal that flirts with folk ideas.
Coming In Later, “You Set Me Free”, the best tracks offers an anthemic bout with sing-alongs and sharp, indie-pop charm via Brian Chase’s meticulous guitar playing, and “If Only” exits with an intimate mood thanks to the cozy acoustic guitar, keys and multiple singers.
An album that is instantly memorable from the get go, The Rallies know their way around a melodic and harmonic tune that you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Crossword Smiles- Consequences + Detours; Wormstew- Last Days Of Loma