Greg Dulli: Random Desire [Album Review]
Greg Dulli Random DesireRoyal Cream/BMG [2020] Greg Dulli may just now be getting around to making a solo studio album, but both as the lead … Read more
Phil Madeira: Open Heart [Album Review]
Phil Madeira Open HeartMercyland [2020] At this late date, Phil Madeira must still feel that he has something to prove. Besides his “day job” as … Read more
Ethan Gruska: En Garde [Album Review]
Ethan GruskaEn GardeWarner Records [2020] On this sophomore effort by Ethan Gruska, his producer chops are on display as much as his melodic sensibilities as … Read more
Wire: Mind Hive [Album Review]
Wire Mind HivePinkflag [2020] It’s the rare band that stays together over 40 years, and even rarer not to have evolved musically over time. AC/DC … Read more
Green Day: The Father Of All… [Album Review]
Green Day The Father Of All Motherfuckers Reprise Records [2020] Generally speaking, even the most popular punk rock bands are not designed to stay vital … Read more
Drive-By Truckers: The Unraveling [Album Review]
Drive-By Truckers The Unraveling ATO Records [2020] Album Review: The Drive-By Truckers are back with their 12th album, an obvious follow-up to their politically charged … Read more
Okay Kaya: Watch This Liquid Pour Itself [Album Review]
Okay Kaya Watch This Liquid Pour Itself Jagjaguwar [2020] Fire Note Says: There’s a quirky artfulness in the minimalist experimental pop of Okay Kaya, as … Read more
Wolf Parade: Thin Mind [Album Review]
Wolf Parade Thin Mind Sub Pop Records [2020] Fire Note Says: Wolf Parade, stripped back to the original Montreal power trio, create a strong mix … Read more
of Montreal: UR FUN [Album Review]
of Montreal UR Fun Polyvinyl Records [2020] Album Review: For the 16th album form the Athens, GA-based of Montreal, principal songwriter and band leader, Kevin … Read more
Joseph Arthur: Come Back World [Album Review]
Joseph Arthur Come Back World Moonage Rebel [2019] Album Review: Given all the artists who Joseph Arthur has collaborated with, it’s always surprising to me … Read more
Chris Taylor: Lovers, Thieves, Fools + Pretenders [Album Review]
Chris Taylor Lovers, Thieves, Fools + Pretenders Self-Released [2019] Album Review: While I’ve been a fan and acquaintance of San Antonio singer/songwriter, band leader and … Read more
The Flaming Lips: The Soft Bulletin – Live At Red Rocks [Album Review]
The Flaming Lips The Soft Bulletin: Live At Red Rocks Warner Records [2019] Fire Note Says: The Flaming Lips join together with the Colorado Symphony … Read more
Joe Henry: The Gospel According To Water [Album Review]
Joe Henry The Gospel According To Water earMUSIC [2019] Fire Note Says: Joe Henry’s 15th album arises out of a dire diagnosis, with reflections on … Read more
Beck: Hyperspace [Album Review]
Beck Hyperspace Capitol Record [2019] Album Review: It has been a fun and curious thing to watch the evolution of Beck’s musical career from his … Read more
Dan Luke And The Raid: Out Of The Blue [Album Review]
Dan Luke And The Raid Out Of The Blue New West Records [2019] Album Review: I knew I wanted to review the debut album by … Read more
Daniel Martin Moore: Never Look Away [Album Review]
Daniel Martin Moore Never Look Away Ok/SofaBurn Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Kentucky folk singer/songwriter returns with 9th album of heart-felt songs. Album Review: If … Read more
Tegan And Sara: Hey, I’m Just Like You [Album Review]
Tegan And Sara Hey, I’m Just Like You Sire Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Canadian duo Tegan and Sara give fresh recordings to songs written … Read more
Neil Young with Crazy Horse: Colorado [Album Review]
Neil Young with Crazy Horse Colorado Reprise Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Neil Young regroups with Crazy Horse and Nils Lofgren, for an album that’s … Read more
Jesse Malin: Sunset Kids [Album Review]
Jesse Malin Sunset Kids Wicked Cool / Velvet Elk Records [2019] Fire Note Says: Jesse Malin’s 8th album recalls the best of an earlier era, … Read more
Kim Gordon: No Home Record [Album Review]
Kim Gordon No Home Record Matador Records [2019] Fire Note Says: After a long career playing bass in Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon steps out solo … Read more
The New Pornographers: In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights [Album Review]
The New Pornographers In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights Concord Records [2019] Fire Note Says: The Carl Newman led New Pornographers, take on the … Read more
Brittany Howard: Jaime [Album Review]
Brittany Howard Jaime ATO Records [2019] Album Review: Brittany Howard is best known for her two albums with the band Alabama Shakes, who’s 2015 release, … Read more
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds: Ghosteen [Ablum Review]
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Ghosteen Ghosteen Ltd. [2019] Album Review: Even though we’d been told that the 2016 release from Nick Cave And … Read more
Belle And Sebastian: Days Of The Bagnold Summer [Album Review]
Belle And Sebastian Days Of The Bagnold Summer Matador Records [2019] Album Review: Although it’s been four year since the last full-length album by the … Read more
Bon Iver: I,I [Album Review]
Bon Iver I,I Jagjaguwar [2019] Album Review: While “I,I”, the fourth album from Bon Iver, begins with “Yi” a 30 second smattering of electronic noise, … Read more