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
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 1975: The 1975 [Album Review]
The 1975 The 1975 Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The 1975’s debut is promising but its identity is hazy. Album Review: The 1975 are … Read more
The Fratellis: We Need Medicine [Album Review]
The Fratellis We Need Medicine BMG [2013] Fire Note Says: The Fratellis return with the safe-but-fun We Need Medicine. Album Review: The Fratellis have returned … Read more
Cage The Elephant: Melophobia [Album Review]
Cage The Elephant Melophobia RCA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Cage The Elephant’s uneven third LP Melophobia has some great moments. Album Review: Bowling Green’s … Read more
Kodaline: In A Perfect World [Album Review]
Kodaline In A Perfect World RCA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Kodaline’s In A Perfect World is a likeable, if familiar, debut. Album Review: Do … Read more
Diane Coffee: My Friend Fish [Album Review]
Diane Coffee My Friend Fish Western Vinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Diane Coffee’s fuzzy, colorful debut is a wonderful surprise. Album Review: Would you … Read more
Holy Ghost!: Dynamics [Album Review]
Holy Ghost! Dynamics DFA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Holy Ghost! could use another exclamation point or two on the latest, Dynamics. Album Review: Holy … Read more
Heavenly Beat: Prominence [Album Review]
Heavenly Beat Prominence Captured Tracks [2013] Fire Note Says: Heavenly Beat’s sophomore effort is a smooth groovy album. Album Review: Heavenly Beat returns with their … Read more
of Montreal: Lousy With Sylvianbriar [Album Review]
of Montreal Lousy With Sylvianbriar Polyvinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: of Montreal chooses the accessible route on their latest. Album Review: of Montreal is … Read more
Delorean: Apar [Album Review]
Delorean Apar True Panther Sounds [2013] Fire Note Says: This Delorean is a fresh modern sound – no time travel is necessary to enjoy it. … Read more
Radkey: Devil Fruit EP [Album Review]
Radkey Devil Fruit EP Little Man Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Radkey’s Devil Fruit EP shows promise for the future. Album Review: Radkey is a … Read more
Deep Cuts: R.E.M.
R.E.M. released the 25th anniversary of their first major label album Green earlier this year. As the band has disbanded we get the chance to … Read more
Ski Lodge: Big Heart [Album Review]
Ski Lodge Big Heart Dovecote Records [2013] Fire Note Says: If you like The Smiths, Ski Lodge will be a new favorite. Album Review: Ski … Read more
The Moutain Goats: All Hail West Texas [Album Review]
The Mountain Goats All Hail West Texas Merge Records [2002; 2013] Fire Note Says: The Mountain Goats’ classic All Hail West Texas gets a remastered … Read more
Dr. Dog: B-Room [Album Review]
Dr. Dog B-Room ANTI- Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dr. Dog provides a nostalgic trip with their latest album B-Room. Album Review: Dr. Dog’s seventh … Read more
Kings Of Leon: Mechanical Bull [Album Review]
Kings Of Leon Mechanical Bull RCA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Kings of Leon surprise with a rock album brimming with passion. Album Review: Me, … Read more
The Weeknd: Kiss Land [Album Review]
The Weeknd Kiss Land Universal Republic [2013] Fire Note Says: The Weeknd’s major label debut continues the emo trend in hip hop with mixed results. … Read more
MGMT: MGMT [Album Review]
MGMT MGMT Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: MGMT fails to electrify with their self-titled third album. Album Review: MGMT has released their third album, … Read more
MiniBoone: MiniBoone [Album Review]
MiniBoone MiniBoone Ernest Jenning Record Co. [2013] Fire Note Says: MiniBoone splashes onto the scene with a strong eponymous debut. Album Review: MiniBoone is a … Read more
A.S.: Exile [Album Review]
A.S. Exile Inedible Records [2013] Fire Note Says: A.S.’s second album Exile is moody and atmospheric. Album Review: The enigmatically named band A.S. consists of … Read more
The Dodos: Carrier [Album Review]
The Dodos Carrier Polyvinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Dodos stay true to their sound with Carrier. Album Review: The Dodos have released their … Read more
Okkervil River: The Silver Gymnasium [Album Review]
Okkervil River The Silver Gymnasium ATO Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Okkervil River maintains their consistency on LP #7, The Silver Gymnasium. Album Review: Firing … Read more
Crocodiles: Crimes Of Passion [Album Review]
Crocodiles Crimes Of Passion Frenchkiss Records (2013) Fire Note Says: Crocodiles hit the right (and one-) note with Crimes of Passion. Album Review: Ever wonder … Read more
Franz Ferdinand: Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action [Album Review]
Franz Ferdinand Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action Domino Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Franz Ferdinand’s fourth LP doesn’t disappoint as it hits the Right … Read more