Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit: Here We Rest [Album Review]
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Here We RestLightning Rod Records [2011] As a quality contributing past member of the Drive-By Truckers, I have always … Read more
Motel Beds: Feelings [Album Review]
Motel Beds Feelings Fictionband Mechanics [2010] Fire Note Says: Motel Beds create the right indie mix on stereo debut Feelings. Album Review: Dayton, Ohio band … Read more
Richard Thompson: Dream Attic [Album Review]
Richard Thompson Dream Attic Shout! Factory Records [2010] Fire Note Says: Dream Attic highlights why Richard Thompson just recently received the Les Paul Award at … Read more
Sun Kil Moon: Admiral Fell Promises [Album Review]
Sun Kil Moon Admiral Fell Promises Caldo Verde Records [2010] Fire Note Says: Sit down and reflect with Kozelek’s Sun Kil Moon. Album Review: Sun … Read more
Tame Impala: Innerspeaker [Album Review]
Tame Impala Innerspeaker Modular Recordings [2010] Fire Drill Album Review: My first listen to Aussie export trio Tame Impala really didn’t do too much for … Read more
Woods: At Echo Lake [Album Review]
WoodsAt Echo LakeWoodsist Records [2010] Last year to the day we introduced you to the lo-fi folk tinged songs of Woods and not only did … Read more
The Hold Steady: Heaven Is Whenever [Album Review]
The Hold SteadyHeaven Is WheneverVagrant Records [2010] The Hold Steady make albums not singles. Their work takes time to absorb, multiple listens to like and … Read more
Thao With The Get Down Stay Down: Know Better Learn Faster [Album Review]
Thao With The Get Down Stay DownKnow Better Learn FasterKill Rock Stars [2009] Thao with the Get Down Stay Down represent what is fun about … Read more
Monsters Of Folk: Monsters Of Folk [Album Review]
Monsters Of Folk Monsters Of Folk Shangri-La Music [2009] Fire Note Says: The rebirth of the “Supergroup” Album Review: It seems in our current age … Read more
Woods: Songs Of Shame [Album Review]
WoodsSongs Of ShameWoodsist Records [2009] I have been sitting with this record for quite some time now and have been slightly left speechless. Not because … Read more
Steve Earle: Townes [Album Review]
Steve EarleTownesNew West Records [2009] Steve Earle’s new album Townes, is a 15-song set comprised of songs written by Earle’s friend and mentor, the late … Read more
Marked Men: Ghosts [Album Review]
Marked Men Ghosts Dirtnap Records [2009] Album Review: No one will ever convince me that pop punk rock is dead and Denton, Texas band, Marked … Read more
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit: Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit [Album Review]
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Jason Isbell And The 400 UnitLightning Rod Records [2009] For his sophomore solo record Jason Isbell wants it to … Read more
A Shoreline Dream: Recollections Of Memory [Album Review]
A Shoreline DreamRecollections Of MemoryLatenight Weeknight Records [2009] Denver’s beloved shoegazers, A Shoreline Dream make a soundscaping return on their sophomore full length that is … Read more
Vulture Whale: Vulture Whale [Album Review]
Vulture WhaleVulture WhaleSkybucket Records [2009] Vulture Whale are a tight little rock outfit from Birmingham, Alabama that will be releasing their sophomore self-titled record next … Read more
Local H: 12 Angry Months [Album Review]
Local H 12 Angry MonthsShout! Factory [2008] I think it goes without saying that breakups suck. How long do they suck? Well for Local H’s … Read more
The Night Marchers: See You In Magic [Album Review]
The Night Marchers See You In Magic Vagrant Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Night Marchers debut is here! Album Review: The Night Marchers are … Read more
The Pack a.d.: Funeral Mixtape [Album Review]
The Pack a.d.Funeral MixtapeMint Records [2008] It may seem weird but after being introduced to The Pack a.d. in January with Tintype the duo’s sophomore … Read more
James Jackson Toth: Waiting In Vain [Album Review]
James Jackson Toth Waiting In Vain Rykodisc Records [2008] Fire Note Says: Toth sheds Wooden Wand name and plays it straight up for excellent solo … Read more
Thao With The Get Down Stay Down: We Brave Bee Stings And All [Album Review]
Thao With The Get Down Stay DownWe Brave Bee Stings And AllKill Rock Stars [2008] Thao Nguyen’s new album We Brave Bee Stings And … Read more
Fancey: Schmancey [Album Review]
Fancey Schmancey What Are Records? [2007] Fire Note Says: A full scale 70’s pop assault! Album Review: Todd Fancey is best known as a guitarist … Read more
Jason Isbell: Sirens Of The Ditch [Album Review]
Jason Isbell Sirens Of The DitchNew West Records [2007] When guitarist Jason Isbell parted ways with Drive-By Truckers last year, I am not sure anyone … Read more
Spoon: Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga [Album Review]
Spoon Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga Merge Records [2007] Fire Note Says: Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga – Grows Grows Grows on U U U! … Read more
A Shoreline Dream: Avoiding The Consequences [Album Review]
A Shoreline DreamAvoiding The ConsequencesLatenight Weeknight Records [2006] There are certain key items I look for in a quality shoegaze album. 1) Hypnotic ambient sounds … Read more
Psycho And The Birds: Check Your Zoo EP [Album Review]
Psycho And The Birds Check Your Zoo EP Fading Captain Series [2006] Fire Note Says: Quick EP from Pollard’s Psycho and the Birds. Album Review: … Read more