The Friday Fire Track: Girl Band – “Lawman”
Please note: Girl Band does not have any girls in the band. Nope – four late teens / early 20’s dudes from Dublin. Glad that … Read more
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: Give The People What They Want [Album Review]
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Give The People What They Want Daptone Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings return with another … Read more
15-60-75 (The Numbers Band): Jimmy Bell’s Still In Town [Album Review]
15-60-75 (The Numbers Band) Jimmy Bell’s Still In Town Exit Stencil Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Unsung Ohio heroes score huge with reissue of Jimmy … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Albums That Turn 20 In 2014
1994 was a great year for music and looking back it also was a year that started some major trends. It is hard to believe … Read more
Brendan Canning: You Gots 2 Chill [Album Review]
Brendan Canning You Gots 2 Chill Draper St./SQE Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Not enough meat for a feel meal, but You Gots 2 Chill … Read more
The Paper Kites: States [Album Review]
The Paper Kites States Nettwerk Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Paper Kites build on the success of their Young North EP. Album Review: When … Read more
Gap Dream: Shine Your Light [Album Review]
Gap Dream Shine Your Light Burger Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Gap Dream go down a different path on their sophomore record Shine Your Light. … Read more
Crooks On Tape: Fingerprint [Album Review]
Crooks On Tape Fingerprint Misra Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Crooks On Tape continue the charm of members previous bands. Album Review: If you are … Read more
A Dozen Hidden Gems Of 70’s Prog Rock
Progressive Rock has a bad, and for the most part deserved, reputation. Indulgent, pretentious, pompous, overwrought, self-absorbed, ridiculous – all adjectives that can accurately describe … Read more
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks: Wig Out At Jagbags [Album Review]
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Wig Out At Jagbags Matador Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks create one of their most … Read more
The Killers: Direct Hits [Album Review]
The Killers Direct Hits Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Killers’ Direct Hits tracks the evolution of the band. Album Review: The Killers have … Read more
Jake Bugg: Shangri La [Album Review]
Jake Bugg Shangri La Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jake Bugg’s sophomore album is a more refined production of the artist’s raw, gritty sound. … Read more
Top 20 Guitar Riffs of 2013
The Fire Note never claims to know all about the mighty guitar riff but we’ve given a listen to plenty of albums this year. I’m … Read more
Honorable Mention Albums of 2013
Let’s face it – not every album can end up in our year end Blazing Top 50. Sometimes there are records that almost do make … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Top Songs of 2013
The Fire Note received over 20,000 songs this year to check out. Pairing them down to 10 was simply crazy but we did just that … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2013
The Fire Note wouldn’t be possible without the talented writers that have signed on here to share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Water Liars – “I Want Blood”
I don’t know about you but I am ready to say goodbye to 2013 and welcome an ongoing flow of 2014 music. With that said, … Read more
FUZZ: Live In San Francisco [Album Review]
FUZZ Live In San Francisco Castle Face Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Live In San Francisco series keeps cooking with the ever burly FUZZ. … Read more
The Younger Lovers: Sugar In My Pocket [Album Review]
Younger Lovers Sugar In My Pocket Southpaw Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Super catchy lo fi indie pop with high replay value. Album Review: Sugar … Read more
Black Books: Black Books [Album Review]
Black Books Black Books Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: This may be Black Books’ first album, but they’ve clearly done their homework. Album Review: The … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Vinyl Gift Guide 2013
Do you have someone that has joined the vinyl revolution – or wants to? Well this week’s Top 10 is for you as it is … Read more
Jeffrey Novak: Lemon Kid [Album Review]
Jeffrey Novak Lemon Kid Trouble In Mind Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Lemon Kid puts a different twist on that familiar Garage Rock sound. Album … Read more
Yes: The Studio Albums 1969-1987 Box Set [Album Review]
Yes The Studio Albums 1969-1987 Atlantic Records [2013] Fire Note Says: A box set from progressive rock kings Yes – just in time for Christmas! … Read more
Neil Young: Live At The Cellar Door [Album Review]
Neil Young Live At The Cellar Door Reprise Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Neil in his prime! Album Review: By now, Neil Young has become … Read more
Jorma Whittaker: Jorma [Album Review]
Jorma Whittaker Jorma Joyful Noise Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Singer/songwriter Jorma Whittaker will fill your winter indie blahs. Album Review: Do you ever like … Read more