The Men: Tomorrow’s Hits [Album Review]
The Men Tomorrow’s Hits Sacred Bones Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Men continue to slash and burn with their chaotic fifth album. Album Review: … Read more
The Hotelier: Home, Like Noplace Is There [Album Review]
The Hotelier Home, Like Noplace Is There Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: The Hotelier bring emo-punk back to proper form on sophomore record. Album … Read more
Ruined Fortune: Ruined Fortune [Album Review]
Ruined Fortune Ruined Fortune HoZac Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Ruined Fortune sets the bar high on their experimental/lo-fi/scuzz debut! Album Review: Hailing from Australia, … Read more
Cibo Matto: Hotel Valentine [Album Review]
Cibo Matto Hotel Valentine Chimera Music [2014] Fire Note Says: Hotel Valentine is as ambitious as it is intoxicating. Album Review: I’ve spent the last … Read more
Real Estate: Atlas [Album Review]
Real Estate Atlas Domino Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Real Estate let you drift off with Atlas’ smooth and calm climate. Album Review: If it’s … Read more
Jupe Jupe: Crooked Kisses [Album Review]
Jupe Jupe Crooked Kisses Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Jupe Jupe’s third album Crooked Kisses has a lot to offer. Album Review: Jupe Jupe has … Read more
Drive-By Truckers: English Oceans [Album Review]
Drive-By Truckers English Oceans ATO Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Drive-By Truckers hit another gear on English Oceans. Album Review: Right off the bat, … Read more
Band Of Horses: Acoustic At The Ryman [Album Review]
Band Of Horses Acoustic At The Ryman Brown Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Band of Horses’ Acoustic at the Ryman is lush and refreshing. Album … Read more
New Bums: Voices In A Rented Room [Album Review]
New Bums Voices In A Rented Room Drag City Records [2014] Fire Note Says: You should be ecstatic over the beautifully well-crafted debut full-length album … Read more
The Notwist: Close To The Glass [Album Review]
The Notwist Close To The Glass Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Close To The Glass is a warm shot of humanity in an … Read more
Quilt: Held In Splendor [Album Review]
Quilt Held In Splendor Mexican Summer Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Boston psych folk trio offer up a breezy, groovy winner. Album Review: Quilt’s self-titled … Read more
Vertical Scratchers: Daughter Of Everything [Album Review]
Vertical Scratchers Daughter Of Everything Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Vertical Scratchers are all about sharp and quick indie rock. Album Review: Vertical Scratchers … Read more
Preston Lovinggood: Shadow Songs [Album Review]
Preston Lovinggood Shadow Songs Communicating Vessels [2014] Fire Note Says: Preston Lovinggood’s follow-up is just as strong as his debut. Album Review: Preston Lovinggood’s solo … Read more
Cheatahs: Cheatahs [Album Review]
Cheatahs Cheatahs Witchita Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Cheatahs is a maelstrom of guitars and melody! Album Review: Cheatahs have finally released their long awaited … Read more
The Shine Brothers: Hello Griefbirds! [Album Review]
The Shine Brothers Hello Griefbirds! Cardinal Fuzz Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The bands’ name says it all, Hello Griefbirds sure does shine. Album Review: … Read more
Scott H. Biram: Nothin’ But Blood [Album Review]
Scott H. Biram Nothin’ But Blood Bloodshot Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Scott H. Biram contemplates what’s next on the hard living Nothin’ But Blood. … Read more
The Rifles: None The Wiser [Album Review]
The Rifles None The Wiser Cooking Vinyl [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rifles return to their more rocking sound with triumphant results! Album Review: The … Read more
Bombay Bicycle Club: So Long, See You Tomorrow [Album Review]
Bombay Bicycle Club So Long, See You Tomorrow Island Records[2014] Fire Note Says: Bombay Bicycle Club continue to evolve in strange and unexpected ways. Album … Read more
Young Giant: Mind Over Matter [Album Review]
Young The Giant Mind Over Matter Fueled by Ramen Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Young The Giant’s sophomore LP is slick and crisp. Album Review: … Read more
Speedy Ortiz: Real Hair EP [Album Review]
Speedy Ortiz Real Hair EP Carpark Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Speedy Ortiz return with a four track EP that will leave you wanting more! … Read more
The Outfit: Tough Kids EP [Album Review]
The Outfit Tough Kids EP Hot Congress Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Outfit aims to please with their EP Tough Kids. Album Review: Denver’s … Read more
The New Mendicants: Into The Lime [Album Review]
The New Mendicants Into The Lime Ashmont Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Pernice Brothers + Teenage Fanclub = Creamy Pop Heaven Album Review: When … Read more
Water Liars: Water Liars [Album Review]
Water Liars Water Liars Fat Possum Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Water Liars return with another batch of emotional sing-alongs. Album Review: Don’t let the … Read more
Passenger Peru: Passenger Peru [Album Review]
Passenger Peru Passenger Peru Fleeting Youth Records [2014] Fire Note Says: A stunning debut from Brooklyn duo, Passenger Peru! Album Review: Every now and then … Read more
Gloom Balloon: You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster / Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode To Bill Doss) [Album Review]
Gloom Balloon You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Disaster / Fix The Sunshine Pts. 1-7 (An Ode To Bill Doss) Maximum Ames Records [2013] … Read more