METZ: METZ [Album Review]
METZ METZ Sub Pop Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Grab a helmet because METZ are on the sonic attack with their excellent (and thundering) self-titled … Read more
Thee Oh Sees: Putrifiers II [Album Review]
Thee Oh Sees Putrifiers II In The Red Records [2012] Fire Note Says:Just when you think Thee Oh Sees cannot have any more tricks up … Read more
Woods: Bend Beyond [Album Review]
WoodsBend BeyondWoodsist Records [2012] A new Woods lp is quickly becoming a reason to celebrate each year. Woods are now seven albums into their career, … Read more
Murder By Death: Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon [Album Review]
Murder By Death Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon Bloodshot Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Murder By Death not only deliver the goods on their sixth full length, Bitter … Read more
Mumford & Sons: Babel [Album Review]
Mumford & Sons Babel Glassnote Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Highly anticipated sophomore record from UK’s Mumford & Sons has its moments. Album Review: Since … Read more
How To Dress Well: Total Loss [Album Review]
How To Dress Well Total Loss Acephale Records [2012] Fire Note Says: How to Dress Well impresses with their second full-length Total Loss. Album Review: … Read more
Grizzly Bear: Shields [Album Review]
Grizzly Bear Shields Warp Records [2012] Fire Note Says: While it feels like the framework of greatness is there, Grizzly Bear’s new album, Shields, doesn’t … Read more
Cat Power: Sun [Album Review]
Cat Power Sun Matador Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Cat Power changes up the approach which produces one of Chan Marshall’s strongest records to date! … Read more
The Avett Brothers: The Carpenter [Album Review]
The Avett Brothers The Carpenter American/Universal Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Avett Brothers go beyond just providing a record and deliver an experience that … Read more
The Fresh & Onlys: Long Slow Dance [Album Review]
The Fresh & Onlys Long Slow Dance Mexican Summer Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The Fresh & Onlys continue their musical progression and create one … Read more
Bob Mould: Silver Age [Album Review]
Bob Mould Silver Age Merge Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Bob Mould is back with a new loud and melodic record that clearly shows that … Read more
Leeroy Stagger: Radiant Land [Album Review]
Leeroy StaggerRadiant LandRebeltone Records [2021] I am not sure how many times I have to say it but I still can not believe that Canadian … Read more
Redd Kross: Researching The Blues [Album Review]
Redd Kross Researching The Blues Merge Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Redd Kross know power pop and bring it full force on their first album … Read more
Buffalo Killers: Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. [Album Review]
Buffalo KillersDig. Sow. Love. Grow.Alive Natural Sound Records [2012] Right from the opening heavy blues rock of the first track, “Get It,” it’s clear that … Read more
Red River Dialect: “awellupontheway” [Album Review]
Red River Dialect “awellupontheway” Self-Released [2012] Fire Note Says: You may not have heard of them yet but Red River Dialect have released a record … Read more
Dirty Projectors: Swing Lo Magellan [Album Review]
Dirty Projectors Swing Lo Magellan Domino Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Dirty Projectors give us a beautiful summertime headphone record! Album Review: Is it possible … Read more
The Gaslight Anthem: Handwritten [Album Review]
The Gaslight AnthemHandwrittenMercury Records [2012] Longevity is what every band dreams of from the very first day they place an ad in the paper to … Read more
Holograms: Holograms [Album Review]
Holograms Holograms Captured Tracks Records [2012] Fire Note Says: All post-punk business from the Holograms stellar self-titled debut! Album Review: Stockholm’s Holograms are not messing … Read more
Twin Shadow: Confess [Album Review]
Twin Shadow Confess 4AD Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Twin Shadow explores the darker side of pop music with his second lp, Confess. Album Review: … Read more
DIIV: Oshin [Album Review]
DIIV Oshin Captured Tracks Records [2012] Fire Note Says: The debut from DIIV will be one of the best releases you hear in 2012! Album … Read more
Fiona Apple: The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do [Album Review]
Fiona Apple The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do … Read more
Guided By Voices: Class Clown Spots A UFO [Album Review]
Guided By Voices Class Clown Spots A UFO GBV Inc. [2012] Fire Note Says: Class Clown Spots A UFO respectfully captures past GBV glories while … Read more
Japandroids: Celebration Rock [Album Review]
Japandroids Celebration Rock Polyvinyl Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Japandroids sophomore record Celebration Rock is true to its title and will turn out to be … Read more
King Tuff: King Tuff [Album Review]
King Tuff King Tuff Sub Pop Records [2012] Fire Note Says: King Tuff expands their rock n roll resume on the solid self-titled sophomore record. … Read more
Archie Powell & The Exports: Great Ideas In Action [Album Review]
Archie Powell & The Exports Great Ideas In Action Good Land Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Archie Powell & The Exports perfect their good time … Read more