Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil: Goliath [Album Review]
Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil Goliath Splint Entertainment [2014] Fire Note Says: Goliath is a loud, fast, rock & roll record. Album Review: It’s … Read more
Radio Moscow: Magical Dirt [Album Review]
Radio Moscow Magical Dirt Alive Naturalsound Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Radio Moscow sows seeds of psych while reaping funky blues riffs. Album Review: When … Read more
Lace Curtains: A Signed Piece Of Paper [Album Review]
Lace Curtains A Signed Piece Of Paper Female Fantasy Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lace Curtains offers a smorgasbord of styles. Album Review: Lace Curtains … Read more
Cancers: Fatten The Leeches [Album Review]
Cancers Fatten The Leeches Dead Broke Rekerds [2014] Fire Note Says: Everything is right with the throwback sound of Cancers. Album Review: Crunching guitars, soaring … Read more
Various Artists: While No One Was Looking – Toasting 20 Years Of Bloodshot Records
Various Artists While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years Of Bloodshot Records Bloodshot Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Happy Birthday Bloodshot Records! Album Review: … Read more
Exit Verse: Exit Verse [Album Review]
Exit Verse Exit Verse Ernest Jenning Record Co. [2014] Fire Note Says: Geoff Farina is back with a guitar driven band that finds all the … Read more
Deerhoof: La Isla Bonita [Album Review]
Deerhoof La Isla Bonita Polyvinyl Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Nobody does avant-garde pop music like the insanely catchy Deerhoof. Album Review: There are two … Read more
Bishop Allen: Lights Out [Album Review]
Bishop Allen Lights Out Dead Oceans [2014] Fire Note Says: Bishop Allen returns with a solid if unspectacular effort. Album Review: Bishop Allen had been … Read more
Tweedy: Sukierae [Album Review]
Tweedy Sukierae dBpm Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sukierae paints a musical portrait of a talented family in a challenging transitional period. Album Review: It’s … Read more
Swearing At Motorists: While Laughing The Joker Tells The Truth [Album Review]
Swearing At Motorists While Laughing The Joker Tells The Truth A Recordings LTD [2014] Album Review: If you know your Dayton, Ohio indie folklore then … Read more
Foxygen: …And Star Power [Album Review]
Foxygen …And Star Power Jagjaguwar Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A sprawling double lp that both excites and confounds. Album Review: The duo of Sam … Read more
Horse Feathers: So It Is With Us [Album Review]
Horse Feathers So It Is With Us Kill Rock Stars [2014] Fire Note Says: Horse Feathers lighten the mood on fifth long player. Album Review: … Read more
Los Straitjackets: Deke Dickerson Sings The Instrumental Hits [Album Review]
Los Straitjackets Los Straitjackets: Deke Dickerson Sings The Instrumental Hits Yep Rec Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Los Straitjackets find the words to some of … Read more
Joseph Airport: Stronger And Better [Album Review]
Joseph Airport Stronger and Better Rockathon Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Joseph Airport’s quirky psychedelic miniatures grow on you with repeated listens. Album Review: If … Read more
The Rural Alberta Advantage: Mended With Gold [Album Review]
The Rural Alberta Advantage Mended With Gold Saddle Creek Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rural Alberta Advantage show their heart beat on Mended With … Read more
King Tuff: Black Moon Spell [Album Review]
King Tuff Black Moon Spell Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Kyle Thomas returns to cast his Black Moon Spell. Album Review: In my … Read more
Late Bloomer: Things Change [Album Review]
Late Bloomer Things Change Self Aware/Tor Johnson/Lunchbox Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Strong sophomore album from Charlotte , NC trio. Album Review: Let me tell … Read more
Archie Powell & The Exports: Back In Black [Album Review]
Archie Powell & The Exports Back In Black Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Archie Powell & The Exports are here to rock you out! Album … Read more
Half Japanese: Overjoyed [Album Review]
Half Japanese Overjoyed Joyful Noise Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: After a 13 year break, the cult legends return just as good and weird as … Read more
Sloan: Commonwealth [Album Review]
Sloan Commonwealth Yep Roc Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sloan attempt a modern day White Album. Album Review: Canada’s Sloan never seem to slow down. … Read more
Mannequin Pussy: Gypsy Pervert [Album Review]
Mannequin Pussy Gypsy Pervert Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: Don’t let the name scare you – Mannequin Pussy are for real! Album Review: You … Read more
A Shoreline Dream: The Silent Sunrise [Album Review]
A Shoreline Dream The Silent Sunrise Latenight Weeknight Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A Shoreline Dream return to sweep you away with The Silent Sunrise. … Read more
J Mascis: Tied To A Star [Album Review]
J Mascis Tied To A Star Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A gorgeous acoustic record from a six string legend! Album Review: Tied … Read more
The Rentals: Lost In Alphaville [Album Review]
The Rentals Lost In Alphaville Polyvinyl Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rentals are back and they still want to be your friend! Album Review: … Read more
Bear In Heaven: Time Is Over One Day Old [Album Review]
Bear In Heaven Time Is Over One Day Old Dead Oceans [2014] Fire Note Says: Bear In Heaven sticks with their sound for better and … Read more