Joe Henry: The Gospel According To Water [Album Review]
Joe Henry The Gospel According To Water earMUSIC [2019] Fire Note Says: Joe Henry’s 15th album arises out of a dire diagnosis, with reflections on … Read more
Beck: Hyperspace [Album Review]
Beck Hyperspace Capitol Record [2019] Album Review: It has been a fun and curious thing to watch the evolution of Beck’s musical career from his … Read more
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: “Just Trust” Tour [Concert Review]
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: “Just Trust” Tour; Taft Theatre; Cincinnati, OH – Tuesday, November 19, 2019 It’s strangely comforting that the once famously “angry … Read more
Dan Luke And The Raid: Out Of The Blue [Album Review]
Dan Luke And The Raid Out Of The Blue New West Records [2019] Album Review: I knew I wanted to review the debut album by … Read more
Daniel Martin Moore: Never Look Away [Album Review]
Daniel Martin Moore Never Look Away Ok/SofaBurn Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Kentucky folk singer/songwriter returns with 9th album of heart-felt songs. Album Review: If … Read more
Wilco: Ode To Joy Tour [Concert Review]
Wilco Ode to Joy Tour w/ Special Guest Deep Sea Diver; Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, OH – Saturday, November 9, 2019 “Cincinnati, I’ve got to say, … Read more
Tegan And Sara: Hey, I’m Just Like You [Album Review]
Tegan And Sara Hey, I’m Just Like You Sire Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Canadian duo Tegan and Sara give fresh recordings to songs written … Read more
Neil Young with Crazy Horse: Colorado [Album Review]
Neil Young with Crazy Horse Colorado Reprise Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Neil Young regroups with Crazy Horse and Nils Lofgren, for an album that’s … Read more
Jesse Malin: Sunset Kids [Album Review]
Jesse Malin Sunset Kids Wicked Cool / Velvet Elk Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Jesse Malin’s 8th album recalls the best of an earlier era, … Read more
Kim Gordon: No Home Record [Album Review]
Kim Gordon No Home Record Matador Records [2019] Fire Note Says: After a long career playing bass in Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon steps out solo … Read more
The New Pornographers: In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights [Album Review]
The New Pornographers In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights Concord Records [2019] Fire Note Says: The Carl Newman led New Pornographers, take on the … Read more
Brittany Howard: Jaime [Album Review]
Brittany Howard Jaime ATO Records [2019] Album Review: Brittany Howard is best known for her two albums with the band Alabama Shakes, who’s 2015 release, … Read more
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds: Ghosteen [Ablum Review]
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen Ghosteen Ltd. [2019] Album Review: Even though we’d been told that the 2016 release from Nick Cave And … Read more
Belle And Sebastian: Days Of The Bagnold Summer [Album Review]
Belle And Sebastian Days Of The Bagnold Summer Matador Records [2019] Album Review: Although it’s been four year since the last full-length album by the … Read more
Bon Iver: I,I [Album Review]
Bon Iver I,I Jagjaguwar [2019] Album Review: While “I,I”, the fourth album from Bon Iver, begins with “Yi” a 30 second smattering of electronic noise, … Read more
The Black Keys w/ Modest Mouse: Let’s Rock Tour 2019 [Concert Review]
The Black Keys w/ Modest Mouse; Let’s Rock Tour 2019; Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH – Wednesday, October 2, 2019 There are some bands who put … Read more
Temples: Hot Motion [Album Review]
Temples Hot Motion ATO [2019] Fire Note Says: Neo-psychedelic British band, Temples is back with their third album, bringing more of their mix of pop … Read more
Wilco: Ode To Joy [Album Review]
Wilco Ode To Joy dBpm [2019] Fire Note Says: Wilco’s 11th studio album starts out resembling Jeff Tweedy’s solo albums, but the second half brings … Read more
The Lumineers: III [Album Review]
The Lumineers III Dualtone/Decca [2019] Album Review: The Lumineers’ third outing, helpfully titled III, finds the songwriting duo of Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites attempting … Read more
Alasdair Roberts: The Fiery Margin [Album Review]
Alasdair Roberts The Fiery Margin Drag City Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Scottish folk singer Alasdair Roberts returns with another album of originals that echo … Read more
Pixies: Beneath The Eyrie [Album Review]
Pixies Beneath The Eyrie BMG/Infectious [2019] Album Review: For nearly a decade the reunited Pixies, who came back together in 2004, seemed willing to rest … Read more
The Raconteurs: Help Us Stranger Tour 2019 [Concert Review]
The Raconteurs w/ Special Guest Olivia Jean; “Help Us Stranger” Tour 2019; Express Live!, Columbus, OH September 13, 2019 As soon as the lights dropped … Read more
The Highwomen: The Highwomen [Album Review]
The Highwomen The Highwomen Low Country Sound/Elektra Records [2019] Album Review: The idea of a collaborative supergroup of female country artists is hardly novel, but … Read more
David G. Smith: Who Cares [Album Review]
David G. Smith Who Cares Hey Dave Music [2019] Fire Note Says: Americana singer/songwriter delivers a solid collection of story songs supported by the strong … Read more
Sheer Mag: A Distant Call [Album Review]
Sheer Mag A Distant Call Wilsuns Recording Co. [2019] Album Review: Philadelphia indie-rockers Sheer Mag kick off their sophomore outing with a sonic blast from … Read more