Spoon: Transference [Album Review]
SpoonTransferenceMerge Records [2010] Sometimes simple is good and when you are on your seventh full length like Spoon, reverting back to your strengths is never … Read more
Real Estate: Reality EP [Album Review]
Real EstateReality EPMexican Summer [2010] We’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this band better, so we were excited to check out this EP of new … Read more
Real Estate: Real Estate [Album Review]
Real EstateReal EstateWoodsist Records [2009] The debut album from Real Estate is indeed the breezy affair that their album cover suggests. The New Jersey quartet … 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
Wussy: Wussy [Album Review]
WussyWussyShake It Records [2009] Wussy are one of Cincinnati’s best-kept secrets, and they have just released their self-titled third album, Wussy, which continues the group’s … Read more
The Decemberists: The Hazards Of Love [Album Review]
The DecemberistsThe Hazards Of LoveCapitol Records [2009] You were crazy if you thought that The Decemberists’ next album would be anything less than an epic … 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 to emphasize … 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 Decemberists: Always The Bridesmaid – A Singles Series [Album Review]
The DecemberistsAlways The Bridesmaid: A Singles SeriesY.A.B.B./Capitol Records [2008] Always The Bridesmaid: A Singles Series is a new collection of seven spectacular tracks from The … Read more
Wussy: Rigor Mortis (EP) [Album Review]
Wussy Rigor Mortis (EP)Shake It Records [2008] If you don’t remember the Cincinnati group Wussy, featuring Ass Ponys frontman Chuck Cleaver and the soulful, powerful … 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
The Gaslight Anthem: The ’59 Sound [Album Review]
The Gaslight AnthemThe ’59 SoundSideOneDummy Records [2008] The ’59 Sound by The Gaslight Anthem is the type of album you’ve been waiting for all year … 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
Colin Meloy: Colin Meloy Sings Live! [Album Review]
Colin MeloyColin Meloy Sings Live!Kill Rock Stars [2008] Colin Meloy is better known to all as the lead singer of The Decemberists. This solo live … Read more
Be Your Own Pet: Get Awkward [Album Review]
Be Your Own PetGet AwkwardUniversal Records [2008] Be Your Own Pet might seem like your typical young and snotty punk rock aspirants, but after giving … 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
The Wombats: A Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation [Album Review]
The WombatsA Guide To Love, Loss & Desperation14th Floor Records [2007] Sometimes the UK has a current “it” band that launches stellar singles but never … 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