Cage The Elephant: Unpeeled [Album Review]
Cage The Elephant Unpeeled RCA Records [2017] Fire Note Says: A clever way to appreciate a consistent rock band. Album Review: As someone who’s writing … Read more
Dude York: Sincerely [Album Review]
Dude York Sincerely Hardly Art Records [2017] Who: Dude York is a three-piece band (Peter Richards, Claire England, Andrew Hall) from Seattle. Sound: Power pop … Read more
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart: The Echo Of Pleasure [Album Review]
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart The Echo of Pleasure Painbow Records [2017] Who: Brainchild of Kip Berman and other touring members. Sound: Indie … Read more
Haim: Something To Tell You [Album Review]
Haim Something To Tell You Columbia Records [2017] Who: Trio of sisters from Los Angeles. Sound: Guitar-heavy pop music. TFN Final Take: There’s no doubt … Read more
The War On Drugs: A Deeper Understanding [Album Review]
The War On Drugs A Deeper Understanding Atlantic Records [2017] Fire Note Says: The War on Drugs creates an accessible yet sophisticated album. Album Review: … Read more
Broken Social Scene: Hug Of Thunder [Album Review]
Broken Social Scene Hug Of Thunder Arts & Crafts [2017] Fire Note Says: All killer, no filler. Album Review: For a band with as many … Read more
Perfume Genius: No Shape [Album Review]
Perfume Genius No Shape Matador Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Perfume Genius is perfectly realized on their latest. Album Review: Mike Hadreas, who performs as … Read more
Bell X1: Arms [Album Review]
Bell X1 Arms Belly Up Records [2017] Who: Irish trio with the ability to play just about any style of music. Sound: Understated rock that … Read more
Shelby Earl: The Man Who Made Himself A Name [Album Review]
Shelby Earl The Man Who Made Himself A Name Nine Mile Records [2017] Who: Shelby Earl is a singer-songwriter from Seattle who has released her … Read more
Bleachers: Gone Now [Album Review]
Bleachers Gone Now RCA Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Bleachers sophomore continues the emo-pop stylings. Album Review: Jack Antonoff is back with his second Bleachers … Read more
Beach Fossils: Somersault [Album Review]
Beach Fossils Somersault Bayonet Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Beach Fossils keep things moving and interesting on Somersault. Album Review: Beach Fossils are impressive for … Read more
Matthew Sweet: Tomorrow Forever [Album Review]
Matthew Sweet Tomorrow Forever Honeycomb Hideout/Sony/RED [2017] Fire Note Says: Matthew Sweet is back after a six-year hiatus and Tomorrow Forever finds him in top … Read more
The Dig: Bloodshot Tokyo [Album Review]
The Dig Bloodshot Tokyo Roll Call Records [2017] Who: The Dig is a four-piece band from NYC. Sound: Groove-oriented rock/pop. TFN Final Take: The Dig … Read more
C.R. And The Degenerates: Close Encounters [Album Review]
C.R. and the Degenerates Close Encounters Sniffling Indie Kids/Mint 400 [2017] Who: C.R. and the Degenerates is New Jersey’s Chris Gennone, accompanied on this release … Read more
Laura Marling: Semper Femina [Album Review]
Laura Marling Semper Femina Kobalt Music [2017] Fire Note Says: The prolific Laura Marling keeps improving. Album Review: You don’t read or hear much about … Read more
Thundercat: Drunk [Album Review]
Thundercat Drunk Brainfeeder [2017] Fire Note Says: Thundercat has a niche that is all his own. Album Review: Take a gander at the guest list … Read more
TØMA: Aroma [Album Review]
TØMA Aroma Self-Released [2017] Fire Note Says: TØMA impresses with an energetic pop album. Album Review: TØMA is a four-piece band out of Austin, TX … Read more
The New Pornographers: Whiteout Conditions [Album Review]
The New Pornographers Whiteout Conditions Collected Works/Concord Records [2017] Fire Note Says: The New Pornographers are consistently great. Album Review: The New Pornographers have returned … Read more
Father John Misty: Pure Comedy [Album Review]
Father John Misty Pure Comedy Sub Pop Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Father John Misty draws his line in the sand. Album Review: Pure Comedy … Read more
Griff’s Room Band: Heartbreak/Desire [Album Review]
Griff’s Room Band Heartbreak/Desire Self-Released [2017] Who: Griff’s Room Band is a “fiddle-infused pop/rock” band from Richmond, VA. Sound: Think Dave Matthews Band for this … Read more
Tall Tall Trees: Freedays [Album Review]
Tall Tall Trees Freedays Joyful Noise Recordings [2017] Fire Note Says: Tall Tall Trees emerges with a thoughtful, joyful record. Album Review: Mike Savino is … Read more
Switzerland: Long Gone [Album Review]
Switzerland Long Gone Popical Island [2017] Who: Switzerland is an Irish four-piece band. Sound: Jangle rock with a sharp edge. TFN Final Take: Long Gone … Read more
Foxygen: Hang [Album Review]
Foxygen Hang Jagjaguwar Records [2016] Who: Foxygen is an indie rock duo from California. Sound: Glam rock for the modern age. TFN Final Take: Foxygen … Read more
Enemies: Valuables [Album Review]
Enemies Valuables Topshelf Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Enemies go out on a high note. Album Review: The moment you fire up Enemies’ third album … Read more
Young Legs: The Petal And The Page [Album Review]
Young Legs The Petal and The Page Mint 400 Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Young Legs is heartfelt, bold, and enthralling. Album Review: Young Legs … Read more