Lykke Li: I Never Learn [Album Review]
Lykke Li I Never Learn Atlantic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lykke Li’s third album is not only her best yet but also one of … Read more
Easton Stagger Phillips: Resolution Road [Album Review]
Easton Stagger Phillips Resolution Road Campfire Propaganda/Rebeltone Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Easton Stagger Phillips return with a sophomore record that is a breath of … Read more
Black Pistol Fire: Hush Or Howl [Album Review]
Black Pistol Fire Hush Or Howl Modern Outsider Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Black Pistol Fire hits the target with their second album. Album Review: … Read more
Lab Partners: Seven Seas [Album Review]
Lab Partners Seven Seas Pravda Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lab Partners have returned with an early contender for Album of the Year. Album Review: … Read more
Woods: With Light And With Love [Album Review]
Woods With Light And With Love Woodsist Records [2014] Fire Note Says: With Light and With Love is the 5th amazing album in a row … Read more
The Afghan Whigs: Do To The Beast [Album Review]
The Afghan Whigs Do To The Beast Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: 16 years? No problem – The Afghan Whigs pick right back … Read more
together PANGEA: Badillac [Album Review]
together PANGEA Badillac Harvest Records [2014] Fire Note Says: LA trio does garage punk the way it’s supposed to be done. Album Review: I’ll be … Read more
Mac DeMarco: Salad Days [Album Review]
Mac DeMarco Salad Days Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: There isn’t a song less than great on Salad Days! Album Review: Salad Days, the … Read more
The Singles: Look How Fast A Heart Can Break [Album Review]
The Singles Look How Fast A Heart Can Break Sound Artifacts Music [2014] Fire Note Says: The Singles hit a home run on their third … Read more
Tony Molina: Dissed And Dismissed [Album Review]
Tony Molina Dissed And Dismissed Melters/Slumberland Records [2013/2014] Fire Note Says: Tony Molina only needs 12 minutes to win you over! Album Review: Veteran Bay … Read more
Temples: Sun Structures [Album Review]
Temples Sun Structures Fat Possum Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Temples’ impressive debut is melodic psych done right Album Review: Temples is a four-piece hailing … Read more
The War On Drugs: Lost In The Dream [Album Review]
The War On Drugs Lost In The Dream Secretly Canadian Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lost In The Dream is an instant classic. Album Review: … Read more
Overlake: Sighs [Album Review]
Overlake Sighs Killing Horse Records [2014] Fire Note Says: 90’s guitar fueled indie rock is alive and well with Overlake’s new LP Sighs. Album Review: … Read more
Damien Jurado: Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son [Album Review]
Damien Jurado Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son Secretly Canadian Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Damien Jurado creates a masterpiece in an underrated career. … Read more
Real Estate: Atlas [Album Review]
Real Estate Atlas Domino [2014] Fire Note Says: Real Estate let you drift off with Atlas’ smooth and calm climate. Album Review: If it’s not … Read more
Smug Brothers: On The Way To The Punchline [Album Review]
Smug Brothers On The Way To The Punchline Gas Daddy Go! Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Smug Brothers offer listeners a mature and hook-laden album … Read more
Yellow Ostrich: Cosmos [Album Review]
Yellow Ostrich Cosmos Barsuk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Yellow Ostrich reach for the stars and release a truly stellar album. Album Review: Every great … Read more
Beck: Morning Phase [Album Review]
Beck Morning Phase Capitol Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Morning Phase is a record that has nothing to prove but everything to give! Album Review: … Read more
Mozes And The Firstborn: Mozes And The Firstborn [Album Review]
Mozes And The Firstborn Mozes And The Firstborn Burger Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mozes and the Firstborn’s debut brings an excellent mix of garage … Read more
Death Of Samantha: If Memory Serves Us Well [Album Review]
Death Of Samantha If Memory Serves Us Well St. Valentine Records [2014] Fire Note Says: If Memory Serves Us Well is a fierce reminder of … Read more
Guided By Voices: Motivational Jumpsuit [Album Review]
Guided By Voices Motivational Jumpsuit GBV Inc. [2014] Fire Note Says: GBV hit a home run with their strongest “classic lineup reunion” album yet! Album … Read more
Kishi Bashi: Live On Valentine’s [Album Review]
Kishi Bashi Live On Valentine’s Joyful Noise Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Just in time for Valentine’s day Kishi Bashi reinvents the magic in a … Read more
Sun Kil Moon: Benji [Album Review]
Sun Kil Moon Benji Caldo Verde Records [2014] Fire Note Says: An intense lyrical driven record from Sun Kil Moon that takes a deep look … Read more
Motel Beds: These Are The Days Gone By [Album Review]
Motel Beds These Are The Days Gone By Misra Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Motel Beds release a compilation that you need to hear! Album … Read more
Russian Circles: Memorial [Album Review]
Russian Circles Memorial Sargent House Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Russian Circles puts out an intense, emotional album with Memorial. Album Review: Russian Circles is … Read more