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
The Reverend Horton Heat: REV [Album Review]
The Revered Horton Heat REV Victory Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Reverend Horton Heat return with a rockabilly fever on REV. Album Review: I … Read more
The Pack A.D.: Do Not Engage [Album Review]
The Pack A.D. Do Not Engage Nettwerk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Don’t be afraid to engage with Do Not Engage – it will not … Read more
The Lawrence Arms: Metropole [Album Review]
The Lawrence Arms Metropole Epitaph Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Lawrence Arms return with a record of hooks, punk, and regret. Album Review: If … Read more
Amen Lucy, Amen: Ashore For The End [Album Review]
Amen Lucy, Amen Ashore For The End Brave New Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Amen Lucy, Amen takes a refreshing approach to the folk genre. … Read more
Blank Realm: Grassed Inn [Album Review]
Blank Realm Grassed Inn Fire Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Blank Realm’s breezy second album Grassed Inn is warm and inviting. Album Review: The latest … Read more
Hospitality: Trouble [Album Review]
Hospitality Trouble Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Hospitality’s Trouble happily doesn’t live up to its title. Album Review: I’ve listened to Hospitality’s sophomore LP … Read more
Mogwai: Rave Tapes [Album Review]
Mogwai Rave Tapes Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mogwai takes things to another level with Rave Tapes. Album Review: I have never been … Read more
Electric Eye: Pick-Up, Lift-Off, Space, Time [Album Review]
Electric Eye Pick-Up, Lift-off, Space, Time Klangkollektivet/Fuzz Club Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Electric Eye doesn‘t blink with strong debut Pick-Up, Lift-off, Space, Time Album … Read more
Sleepy Sun: Maui Tears [Album Review]
Sleepy Sun Maui Tears Dine Alone Records [2014] Fire Note Says: San Francisco psych stalwarts return with an energetic and trippy fourth album. Album Review: … Read more
James Vincent McMorrow: Post Tropical [Album Review]
James Vincent McMorrow Post Tropical Vagrant Records [2014] Fire Note Says: James Vincent McMorrow sings from the heart on his sophomore outing Post Tropical. Album … Read more
Roseanne Cash: The River & The Thread [Album Review]
Roseanne Cash The River & The Thread Blue Note Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Rosanne Cash explores the deep connections that make us who we … Read more