Waxahatchee: Saint Cloud [Album Review]
WaxahatcheeSaint CloudMerge Records [2020] There are typically several times in a year when a record comes out that you just know it is good from … Read more
Cable Ties: Far Enough [Album Review]
Cable TiesFar EnoughMerge Records [2020] There is one word to describe lead singer-guitarist Jenny McKechnie of Cable Ties – FIERCE! You will get to know … Read more
Mikal Cronin: Seeker [Album Review]
Mikal Cronin Seeker Merge Records [2019] TFN Album Review: Seeker is Mikal Cronin’s fourth LP but he is probably known best as Ty Segall’s bass … Read more
Redd Kross: Beyond The Door [Album Review]
Redd Kross Beyond The Door Merge Records [2019] Album Review: Here in the new dark ages, I can think of no better antidote to the … Read more
The Mountain Goats: In League With Dragons [Album Review]
The Mountain Goats In League With Dragons Merge Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Mountain Goats’ 17th album, In League With Dragons, takes on the world … Read more
Ex Hex: It’s Real [Album Review]
Ex Hex It’s Real Merge Records [2019] Who: It’s Real marks the return of Ex Hex. It has been five years since the power trio … Read more
Bob Mould: Sunshine Rock [Album Review]
Bob Mould Sunshine Rock Merge Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Mould has always been one of alternative music’s bright shining stars. Album Review: Bob Mould … Read more
Mike Krol: Power Chords [Album Review]
Mike Krol Power Chords Merge Records [2019] Who: LA-based Mike Krol is all about the power chords and hooks on his new LP. Sound: Power … Read more
Wye Oak: The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs [Album Review]
Wye Oak The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs Merge Records [2018] Fire Note Says: Wye Oak puts out an album that’s worth going … Read more
Titus Andronicus: A Productive Cough [Album Review]
Titus Andronicus A Productive Cough Merge Records [2018] Who: A continually evolving band from New Jersey that is on their fifth full length. Sound: Known … Read more
Superchunk: What A Time To Be Alive [Album Review]
Superchunk What A Time To Be Alive Merge Records [2018] Who: Chapel Hill’s Superchunk pull no punches and hit the current U.S. administration On the … Read more
Waxahatchee: Out In The Storm [Album Review]
Waxahatchee Out In The Storm Merge Records [2017] Fire Note Says: Katie Crutchfield continues to impress with a tight and inspired set. Album Review: If … Read more
The Mountain Goats: Goths [Album Review]
The Mountain Goats Goths Merge Records [2017] Fire Note Says: John Darnielle tweaks his approach for his 16th proper album. Album Review: As story tellers … Read more
Teenage Fanclub: Here [Album Review]
Teenage Fanclub Here Merge Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Teenage Fanclub return with a familiar power pop sound. Album Review: Scottish alternative rockers, Teenage Fanclub, … Read more
Arcade Fire: The Reflektor Tapes (Cassette) [Album Review]
Arcade Fire The Reflektor Tapes (Cassette Release) Sonovox/Merge Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: In conjunction with the theatrical release of their feature film The … Read more
Telekinesis: Ad Infinitum [Album Review]
Telekinesis Ad Infinitum Merge Records [2015] Fire Drill Album Review: I will stand by Telekinesis’ debut album (Telekinesis!) as one of the best power pop … Read more
The Magnetic Fields: 69 Love Songs Reissue / 1000 Color Sets
Here is vinyl set that has been long out of print and costs dearly at the second hand market. The Magnetic Fields excellent 69 Love … Read more
Mike Krol: Turkey [Album Review]
Mike Krol Turkey Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Mike Krol gives you a short but fun fuzzy rocker in Turkey. Album Review: 19 minutes. … Read more
HeCTA: The Diet [Album Review]
HeCTA The Diet Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Kurt Wagner follows a new path with his band HeCTA. Album Review: Kurt Wagner tends to … Read more
Destroyer: Poison Season [Album Review]
Destroyer Poison Season Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Dan Bejar is back with the right-on-target Poison Season. Album Review: It’s easy to see why … Read more
Titus Andronicus: The Most Lamentable Tragedy [Album Review]
Titus Andronicus The Most Lamentable Tragedy Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Risking over-ambition and failure, The Most Lamentable Tragedy has it merits—just hope you’ve … Read more
HeCTA (Feat. Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner) – 250 Red Vinyl
On September 18, Merge Records will present The Diet, the debut album from HeCTA. Using the idea of combining the notion of “song” and elements … Read more
Mikal Cronin: MCIII [Album Review]
Mikal Cronin MCIII Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: How do you follow-up an album of the year? Easy, record another potential album of the … Read more
Mac McCaughan: Non-Believers [Album Review]
Mac McCaughan Non-Believers Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: First solo record from Superchunk and Merge Records founder Mac McCaughan. Album Review: It is really … Read more
The Mountain Goats: Beat The Champ [Album Review]
The Mountain Goats Beat The Champ Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: The Mountain Goats return with a fun, thoughtful themed album. Album Review: The … Read more