Pretenders: Alone [Album Review]
Pretenders Alone BMG [2016] Fire Note Says: Hynde makes a strong case for the enduring relevance of her voice and musical stance. Album Review: Rock … Read more
Alejandro Escovedo: Burn Something Beautiful [Album Review]
Alejandro Escovedo Burn Something Beautiful Fantasy [2016] Fire Note Says: Rock & roll celebrating the noisy possibilities of our existential crisis. Album Review: In a … Read more
St. Paul & The Broken Bones: Sea Of Noise [Album Review]
St. Paul & The Broken Bones Sea Of Noise RECORDS/Sony Music [2016] Fire Note Says: It’s clear that the band is comfortable in their own … Read more
Daniel Lanois: Goodbye To Language [Album Review]
Daniel Lanois Goodbye To Language ANTI- [2016] Fire Note Says: Established producer to the stars has a new album. Album Review: The latest album from … 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
Peter Bjorn And John: Breakin’ Point [Album Review]
Peter Bjorn And John Breakin’ Point INGRID [2016] Fire Note Says: Breakin’ Point was the power pop hit of the summer that never happened. Album … Read more
Pixies: Head Carrier [Ablum Review]
Pixies Head Carrier Pixiesmusic/PIAS [2016] Fire Note Says: Pixies rock with a sense of history, but also look ahead. Album Review: Pixies, an alt/rock quartet … Read more
Green Day: Revolution Radio [Album Review]
Green Day Revolution Radio Reprise Records [2016] Fire Note Says: Keeping it real even though we all have grown older! Album Review: “I’m like a … Read more
Prophets Of Rage: Politically Charged & Musically Satisfying [Concert Review]
Prophets of Rage: Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH – October 5, 2016 “Cincinnati, are you awake?” asked rapper B-Real early in the performance of the … Read more
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Skeleton Tree [Album Review]
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree Bad Seed LTD. [2016] Fire Note Says: Filled with pure, unbridled pain, Nick Cave once again exorcises … Read more
Glass Animals: How To Be A Human Being [Album Review]
Glass Animals How To Be A Human Being Harvest Records [2016] Fire Note Says: A strong follow up record from Glass Animals. Album Review: Following … Read more
John Doe: The Westerner [Album Review]
John Doe The Westerner Cool Rock Records [2016] Fire Note Says: John Doe leans back on the roots that first inspired him. Album Review: The … Read more
Andrew Bird: Are You Serious [Album Review]
Andrew Bird Are You Serious Loma Vista Recordings [2016] Fire Note Says: Are You Serious brings a high level of energy and musicality to the … Read more
The Bonnevilles: Arrow Pierce My Heart [Album Review]
The Bonnevilles Arrow Pierce My Heart Alive Records [2016] Fire Note Says: The Bonnevilles deliver a full, raw and edgy blues rock sound. Album Review: … Read more
Lucinda Williams: The Ghosts Of Highway 20 [Album Review]
Lucinda Williams The Ghosts Of Highway 20 Highway 20 Records [2016] Fire Note Says: It is clear that Williams owns this patch of the road. … Read more
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Let Me Get By [Album Review]
Tedeschi Trucks Band Let Me Get By Concord Music Group [2016] Fire Note Says: Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks have brought a level of purpose … Read more
David Bowie: Blackstar [Album Review]
David Bowie Blackstar Columbia Records [2016] Fire Note Says: There will only ever be one Bowie! Album Review: Released on his 69th birthday (1/8/16), and … Read more
The Bottle Rockets: South Broadway Athletic Club [Album Review]
The Bottle Rockets South Broadway Athletic Club Bloodshot Records [2015] Fire Note Says: South Broadway Athletic Club is what maturity looks like. Album Review: It’s … Read more
Richard Thompson: Still [Album Review]
Richard Thompson Still Fantasy Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Still works as a re-introduction of an artist that any serious music fan will want to … Read more
Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color [Album Reivew]
Alabama Shakes Sound & Color ATO Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Alabama Shakes take you on another pendulum ride full of raw expression. Album Review: … Read more
JJ Grey & Mofro: Ol’ Glory [Album Review]
JJ Grey & Mofro Ol’ Glory Provogue Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Imitation is the greatest form of appreciation. Album Review: Working out of Northern … Read more
Death Cab For Cutie: Kintsugi [Album Review]
Death Cab For Cutie Kintsugi Atlantic Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Kintsugi is a break up record that doesn’t hit all of its marks. Album … Read more
Madonna: Rebel Heart [Album Review]
Madonna Rebel Heart Boy Toy / Interscope Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Rebel Heart is a pretty safe and predictable offering. Album Review: We have … Read more
The Church: Further / Deeper [Album Review]
The Church Further / Deeper Unorthodox Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Further/Deeper finds The Church doing what they do best! Album Review: In the 35 … Read more
Steve Earle & The Dukes: Terraplane [Album Review]
Steve Earle & The Dukes Terraplane New West Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Terraplane finds Earle & his Dukes exploring the swampy blues stomps of … Read more