The Boxer Rebellion: Promises [Album Review]
The Boxer Rebellion Promises Universal Music Group [2013] Fire Note Says: The Boxer Rebellion perfects their knockout punch on their fourth LP Promises. Album Review: … Read more
R.E.M.: Live In Greensboro EP [Album Review]
R.E.M. Live In Greensboro EP Warner Bros. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: R.E.M. gives a taste of their musicianship on the Live in Greensboro EP. … Read more
Purson: The Circle And The Blue Door [Album Review]
Purson The Circle And The Blue Door Rise Above Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Purson explores all that was good about late sixties/early seventies folk, … Read more
Vampire Weekend: Modern Vampires Of The City [Album Review]
Vampire Weekend Modern Vampires Of The City XL Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Vampire Weekend successfully change things up on album number three! Album Review: … Read more
Surrogate: Post-Heroic [Album Review]
Surrogate Post-Heroic Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Surrogate add heavier textures to their already winning formula, and sound more cohesive than ever before. Album Review: … Read more
Deerhunter: Monomania [Album Review]
Deerhunter Monomania 4AD Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Another record form Deerhunter with top honors potential! Album Review: How many times have you been let … Read more
Mikal Cronin: MCII [Album Review]
Mikal Cronin MCII Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Don’t miss out on this Album of the Year contender! Album Review: Despite the excellence of … Read more
Guided By Voices: English Little League [Album Review]
Guided By Voices English Little League GBV Inc. [2013] Fire Note Says: Guided By Voices return with the complex and addicting English Little League! Album … Read more
Cold Warps: S/T | Endless Bummer [Album Review]
Cold Warps S/T | Endless Bummer Noyse Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Cold Warps first cassettes create their solid debut LP. Album Review: What I … Read more
The Postal Service: Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition) [Album Review]
The Postal Service Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition) Sub Pop Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Give Up from The Postal Service easily passes the … Read more
Kurt Vile: Wakin On A Pretty Daze [Album Review]
Kurt Vile Wakin On A Pretty Daze Matador Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Kurt Vile throws caution to the wind and creatively expands his sound … Read more
The Vains: Acoustic EP [Album Review]
The Vains Acoustic EP Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: The Vains release a record of acoustic gold. Album Review: The Vains are bound to take … Read more
Suede: Bloodsports [Album Review]
Suede Bloodsports Warner Bros. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Suede comes back completely reinvigorated after their 11 year hiatus! Album Review: Suede (The London Suede … Read more
Waxahatchee: Cerulean Salt [Album Review]
Waxahatchee Cerulean Salt Don Giovanni Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Katie Crutchfield returns with a stunning second album as Waxahatchee. Album Review: Alabama singer/songwriter Katie … Read more
Starflyer 59: IAMACEO [Album Review]
Starflyer 59 IAMACEO South Co. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Starflyer 59 continue refining their sound and redefining consistency. Album Review: Starflyer 59 is the … Read more
David Bowie: The Next Day [Album Review]
David Bowie The Next Day Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Next Day marks the thrilling return of The Thin White Duke. Album Review: … Read more
Tim Easton: Before The Revolution – The Best Of 1998-2011 [Album Review]
Tim Easton Before The Revolution: The Best Of 1998-2011 New West Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tim Easton catches you up with his excellent career … Read more
Youth Lagoon: Wondrous Bughouse [Album Review]
Youth Lagoon Wondrous Bughouse Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Youth Lagoon not only avoid the sophomore slump on Wondrous Bughouse but once again … Read more
Cy Dune: No Recognize EP [Album Review]
Cy Dune No Recognize EP Family Tree Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Cy Dune brings the fuzz, blues and rock n roll all in a … Read more
Various Artists: Reason To Believe – The Songs Of Tim Hardin [Album Review]
Various Artists Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin Full Time Hobby Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Filtered through a diverse set of artists, … Read more
Grouper: The Man Who Died In His Boat [Album Review]
Grouper The Man Who Died In His Boat Kranky Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Grouper creates a siren song that’s delicate, deep, and engaging. Album … Read more
Missing Number: Contrast EP [Album Review]
Missing Number Contrast EP Self-Released [2012] Fire Note Says: Make your ears happy by listening to Missing Number’s Contrast. Album Review: I’m gonna take just … Read more
Wake Owl: Wild Country EP [Album Review]
Wake Owl Wild Country EP Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wake Owl’s EP Wild Country leaves an incredible first impression, making the listener want … Read more
My Bloody Valentine: m b v [Album Review]
My Bloody Valentine m b v Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: 22 Years later, My Bloody Valentine release m b v and it seems like … Read more
Yellow Red Sparks: Yellow Red Sparks [Album Review]
Yellow Red Sparks Yellow Red Sparks Org Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Yellow Red Sparks make a strong debut on the indie folk scene! Album … Read more