Purling Hiss: Water On Mars [Album Review]
Purling Hiss Water On Mars Drag City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Purling Hiss proves rock is alive in well on the streets of Philadelphia. … Read more
Fol Chen: The False Alarms [Album Review]
Fol Chen The False Alarms Asthmatic Kitty Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The False Alarms has a detached coolness to it that sounds beamed in … Read more
Phosphorescent: Muchacho [Album Review]
Phosphorescent Muchacho Dead Oceans Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Muchaco is a powerful listen about broken hearts and moving on from Phosphorescent. Album Review: I’m … Read more
Black Bug: Reflecting The Light [Album Review]
Black Bug Reflecting The Light HoZac Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Equal parts garage and experimental rock, Reflecting the Light is a giant kick in … Read more
Warm Soda: Someone For You [Album Review]
Warm Soda Someone For You Castle Face Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Warm Soda fizzes over with a catchy power pop gem. Album Review: If … Read more
Wire: Change Becomes Us [Album Review]
Wire Change Becomes Us Pinkflag [2013] Fire Note Says: Wire looks back to their past to create an album that ranks among their finest. Album … Read more
The Strokes: Comedown Machine [Album Review]
The Strokes Comedown Machine RCA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Strokes continue to evolve on the highly enjoyable Comedown Machine. Album Review: The Strokes … Read more
Suede: Bloodsports [Album Review]
Suede Bloodsports Warner Bros. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Suede comes back completely reinvigorated after their 11 year hiatus! Album Review: Suede (The London Suede … Read more
Robyn Hitchcock: Love From London [Album Review]
Robyn Hitchcock Love From London Yep Roc Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Love From London has a more streamlined pop sound, but still retains all … Read more
Sunshine: Sunshine [Album Review]
Sunshine Sunshine Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Vancouver’s Sunshine delivers on their debut lp! Album Review: If you’re a fan of shoegaze, dream pop, or … Read more
David Bowie: The Next Day [Album Review]
David Bowie The Next Day Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Next Day marks the thrilling return of The Thin White Duke. Album Review: … Read more
The Replacements: Songs For Slim EP [Album Review]
The Replacements Songs For Slim EP New West Records [2013] Fire Note Says: What more do I need to say…it’s The Replacements! Album Review: I … Read more
Mazes: Ores & Minerals [Album Review]
Mazes Ores & Minerals FatCat Records [2013] Fire Note Says: UK band avoids the sophomore slump and adds excellent Krautrock elements on Ores & Minerals. … Read more
Shout Out Louds: Optica [Album Review]
Shout Out Louds Optica Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Shout Out Louds conjure up the spirits of New Order and The Cure on their … Read more
Eat Skull: III [Ablum Review]
Eat Skull III Woodsist Records [2013] Fire Note Says: III strips away the noise and shows off a psychedelic west coast vibe. Album Review: Has … Read more
Ron Sexsmith: Forever Endeavor [Album Review]
Ron Sexsmith Forever Endeavor Cooking Vinyl Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Forever Endeavor revels in all of its melancholy glory! Album Review: Forever Endeavor, the … Read more
Big Dick: Big Dick [Album Review]
Big Dick Big Dick Dirt Cult Records [2013] Fire Note Says: If you like post punk, you are going to love Big Dick. Album Review: … Read more
Tom Morgan: Orange Syringe [Album Review]
Tom Morgan Orange Syringe Fire Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Orange Syringe is a stark and beautiful record that is well worth checking out. Album … Read more
FIDLAR: FIDLAR [Album Review]
FIDLAR FIDLAR Mom + Pop Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Living the life of a skate punk never sounded as good as it does on … Read more
Cheatahs: Extended Plays [Album Review]
Cheatahs Extended Plays Wichita Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Extended Plays is one of the most exciting debut records in years. Album Review: Extended Plays, … Read more
Foals: Holy Fire [Album Review]
Foals Holy Fire Warner Bros. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Foals are on the verge of breaking big with Holy Fire! Album Review: Foals come … Read more
The Spinto Band: Cool Cocoon [Album Review]
The Spinto Band Cool Cocoon Spintonic Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Spinto Band are back with another batch of 60’s influenced pop nuggets! Album … Read more
Airstrip: Willing [Album Review]
Airstrip Willing Holidays For Quince Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Willing is a promising stoner/psych debut from Airstrip! Album Review: Airstrip is a psychedelic stoner … Read more
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down: We The Common [Album Review]
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down We The Common Ribbon Music [2013] Fire Note Says: We the Common delivers on the promise of earlier … Read more
Bettie Serveert: Oh, Mayhem! [Album Review]
Bettie Serveert Oh, Mayhem! Second Motion Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Indie vets look to re-establish themselves, and Oh, Mayhem! is a perfect reintroduction! Album … Read more