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
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
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
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, nobody knew when or if … Read more
Mary Timony Band: The Shapes We Make [Album Review]
Mary Timony BandThe Shapes We MakeKill Rock Stars [2007] After taking a listen to Mary Timony’s latest solo album, Ex Hex (2005), you could tell … 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
Swearing At Motorists: Last Night Becomes This Morning [Album Review]
Swearing At MotoristsLast Night Becomes This MorningSecretly Canadian [2006] This is Swearing At Motorists’ 13th release if you count 7″ and EP releases. It is … Read more
Jenny Lewis With The Watson Twins: Rabbit Fur Coat [Album Review]
Jenny Lewis With The Watson TwinsRabbit Fur CoatTeam Love Records [2006] Who the hell is Jenny Lewis? She is the lead singer for Rilo Kiley, … Read more