2012 Flashback: 6 Albums TFN Missed
The Fire Note receives hundreds of album submissions through the door each year so it is a wonder that we don’t miss more releases that … Read more
The Neighbourhood: I Love You. [Album Review]
The Neighbourhood I Love You. Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With I Love You., The Neighbourhood introduces an album that is many different things, … Read more
Paramore: Paramore [Album Review]
Paramore Paramore Fueled By Ramen Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With new sounds, well-known rants, and heartfelt anthems, Paramore’s new album shows both growth and … Read more
2013 Record Store Day Staff Picks
I don’t think we need to tell anyone that The Fire Note gets excited on Record Store Day. This year especially it seems that there … Read more
BAMBARA: DREAMVIOLENCE [Album Review]
BAMBARA DREAMVIOLENCE Emerald Weapon Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Musical chaos crammed between moments of decency. Album Review: While along the same vein as groups … Read more
Kait Lawson: Until We Drown [Album Review]
Kait Lawson Until We Drown Madjack Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Planted firmly in southern roots, Kait Lawson’s debut album Until We Drown uses standout … Read more
The Vains: Acoustic EP [Album Review]
The Vains Acoustic EP Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: The Vains release a record of acoustic gold. Album Review: The Vains are bound to take … Read more
Grave Babies: Crusher [Album Review]
Grave Babies Crusher Hardly Art Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Far from perfect, but equally far from terrible. Album Review: Here’s the thing about Grave … Read more
Lady Lazarus: All My Love In Half Light [Album Review]
Lady Lazarus All My Love In Half Light Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: All My Love in Half Light is a solid sophomore album warranting … Read more
Wax Idols: Discipline And Desire [Album Review]
Wax Idols Discipline And Desire Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wax Idols is both a breath of fresh air and a blast from the … Read more
Arlo Aldo: Zelie [Album Review]
Arlo Aldo Zelie Teamadelle Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Arlo Aldo arrives on the alternative folk music scene with their debut album, Zelie. Album Review: … Read more
Ex Cops: True Hallucinations [Album Review]
Ex Cops True Hallucinations Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: So much style, it doesn’t need flare. Album Review: This album is odd, for … Read more
Tegan and Sara: Heartthrob [Album Review]
Tegan and Sara Heartthrob Warner Bros. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With Heartthrob, Tegan and Sara mix in new sounds with familiar stories of love … Read more
Coheed And Cambria: The Afterman – Descension [Album Review]
Coheed And Cambria The Afterman: Descension Everything Evil/V2 Records [2013] Fire Note Says: A solid release, even for a sequel. Album Review: I was excited … Read more
Various Artists: Son Of Rogues Gallery [Album Review]
Various Artists Son Of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys ANTI- Records[2013] Fire Note Says: Sometimes a sequel is better than the original … Read more
Missing Number: Contrast EP [Album Review]
Missing Number Contrast EP Self-Released [2012] Fire Note Says: Make your ears happy by listening to Missing Number’s Contrast. Album Review: I’m gonna take just … Read more
Wake Owl: Wild Country EP [Album Review]
Wake Owl Wild Country EP Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wake Owl’s EP Wild Country leaves an incredible first impression, making the listener want … Read more
Tomahawk: Oddfellows [Album Review]
Tomahawk Oddfellows Ipecac Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tomahawk shuffles the deck to middling results. Album Review: Things begin inauspiciously. A couple of rock-cliché-ridden tracks … Read more
Guards: In Guards We Trust [Album Review]
Guards In Guards We Trust Black Bell Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With In Guards We Trust, the Guards show great promise as a fun, … Read more
The Bronx: The Bronx (IV) [Album Review]
The Bronx The Bronx (IV) ATO Records [2013] Fire Note Says: What can only be described as pure, unadulterated skate punk. Album Review: This is … Read more
Free Energy: Love Sign [Album Review]
Free Energy Love Sign Free People Records [2013] Fire Note Says: No rough edges here. Nor much of anything interesting. Album Review: You know how … Read more
Half Hearted Hero: Whatever [Album Review]
Half Hearted Hero Whatever Animal Style Records [2013] Fire Note Says: This album is great. It has good melodies, vocals, and lyrics. I’ll give it … Read more
Foxygen: We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic [Album Review]
Foxygen We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic Jagjaguwar Records [2013] Fire Note Says: I’m gonna dance on a rainbow with the … Read more
Various Artists: Django Unchained OST [Album Review]
Various Artists Django Unchained OST Universal Republic Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Quentin Tarantino gives us something we entirely expected. Album Review: To begin with, … Read more
The Capsules: Northeren Lights And Southern Skies [Album Review]
The Capsules Northern Lights And Southern Skies Vespera Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Capsules release a smooth and thoughtful late-night soundtrack. Album Review: With … Read more