Sturgill Simpson: A Sailor’s Guide To Earth [Album Review]
Sturgill Simpson A Sailor’s Guide To Earth Atlantic Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Country like it should be! Album Review: If like many, you’ve given … Read more
John Doe: The Westerner [Album Review]
John Doe The Westerner Cool Rock Records [2016] Fire Note Says: John Doe leans back on the roots that first inspired him. Album Review: The … Read more
Andrew Bird: Are You Serious [Album Review]
Andrew Bird Are You Serious Loma Vista Recordings [2016] Fire Note Says: Are You Serious brings a high level of energy and musicality to the … Read more
Jeff Buckley: You And I [Album Review]
Jeff Buckley You And I Legacy Recordings [2016] Fire Note Says: Another glimpse at a great talent lost too early. Album Review: It was a … Read more
Weezer: Weezer (White Album) [Album Review]
Weezer Weezer (White Album) Crush/Atlantic Records [2016] Fire Note Says: This is the album for your summer vacation! Album Review: It seems like every new … Read more
The Lumineers: Cleopatra [Album Review]
The Lumineers Cleopatra Dualtone Music Group [2016] Fire Note Says: Similar formula holds The Lumineers in place. Album Review: It can be a humorous undertaking, … Read more
Robbie Fulks: Upland Stories [Album Review]
Robbie Fulks Upland Stories Bloodshot Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Fulks knows how to bring his stories to life. Album Review: It’s been twenty years … Read more
Violent Femmes: We Can Do Anything [Album Review]
Violent Femmes We Can Do Anything [PIAS] [2016] Fire Note Says: The Violent Femmes remain smart and funny, odd, dark and subversive. Album Review: It’s … Read more
Iggy Pop: Post Pop Depression [Album Review]
Iggy Pop Post Pop Depression Loma Vista [2016] Fire Note Says: Iggy Pop at his best! Album Review: At this late date, one imagines it … Read more
MUTEMATH: Nothing “Typical” About This Band [Concert Review]
MUTEMATH: Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH – March 30, 2016 The first time I saw MuteMath was ten years ago, their self titled debut album … Read more
Vandaveer: The Wild Mercury [Album Review]
Vandaveer The Wild Mercury WhiteSpace Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Vandaveer deliver one of their most mature and fully realized collection of songs to date. … Read more
The Bonnevilles: Arrow Pierce My Heart [Album Review]
The Bonnevilles Arrow Pierce My Heart Alive Records [2016] Fire Note Says: The Bonnevilles deliver a full, raw and edgy blues rock sound. Album Review: … Read more
The 1975: I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It [Album Review]
The 1975 I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It Interscope Records [2016] Fire Note Says: New … Read more
Waco Brothers: Going Down In History [Album Review]
Waco Brothers Going Down In History Bloodshot Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Solid effort from Waco Brothers on their ninth LP. Album Review: On their … Read more
Mavis Staples: Livin’ On A High Note [Album Review]
Mavis Staples Livin’ On A High Note ANTI- [2016] Fire Note Says: Livin’ On A High Note continues to extend Staples legacy. Album Review: At … Read more
Bonnie Raitt: Dig In Deep [Album Review]
Bonnie Raitt Dig In Deep Redwing Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Raitt is completely in charge, doing it her way from start to finish. Album … Read more
Bruce Springsteen: Strong as the River [Concert Review]
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY – February 21, 2016 It’s been over 35 years since the release of … Read more
Lucinda Williams: The Ghosts Of Highway 20 [Album Review]
Lucinda Williams The Ghosts Of Highway 20 Highway 20 Records [2016] Fire Note Says: It is clear that Williams owns this patch of the road. … Read more
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Let Me Get By [Album Review]
Tedeschi Trucks Band Let Me Get By Concord Music Group [2016] Fire Note Says: Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks have brought a level of purpose … Read more
David Bowie: Blackstar [Album Review]
David Bowie Blackstar Columbia Records [2016] Fire Note Says: There will only ever be one Bowie! Album Review: Released on his 69th birthday (1/8/16), and … Read more
Bruce Springsteen: The Ties That Bind – The River Collection [Album Review]
Bruce Springsteen The Ties That Bind: The River Collection Columbia Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Springsteen revisits The River in this majestic box set. Album … Read more
The Bottle Rockets: South Broadway Athletic Club [Album Review]
The Bottle Rockets South Broadway Athletic Club Bloodshot Records [2015] Fire Note Says: South Broadway Athletic Club is what maturity looks like. Album Review: It’s … Read more
Richard Thompson: Still [Album Review]
Richard Thompson Still Fantasy Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Still works as a re-introduction of an artist that any serious music fan will want to … Read more
Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color [Album Reivew]
Alabama Shakes Sound & Color ATO Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Alabama Shakes take you on another pendulum ride full of raw expression. Album Review: … Read more
JJ Grey & Mofro: Ol’ Glory [Album Review]
JJ Grey & Mofro Ol’ Glory Provogue Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Imitation is the greatest form of appreciation. Album Review: Working out of Northern … Read more