The Lone Bellow: The Lone Bellow [Album Review]
The Lone Bellow The Lone Bellow Descendant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Lone Bellow offer a set of songs wrought with emotion and heartache … Read more
The National Rifle: Almost Endless [Album Review]
The National Rifle Almost Endless Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Philly four-piece gives a new take on tired 80’s revivalism. Album Review: It’s almost a … Read more
Tim Easton: Before The Revolution – The Best Of 1998-2011 [Album Review]
Tim Easton Before The Revolution: The Best Of 1998-2011 New West Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tim Easton catches you up with his excellent career … Read more
Ex Cops: True Hallucinations [Album Review]
Ex Cops True Hallucinations Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: So much style, it doesn’t need flare. Album Review: This album is odd, for … Read more
Ra Ra Riot: Beta Love [Album Review]
Ra Ra Riot Beta Love Barsuk Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Ra Ra Riot return with a kinetic, easygoing album that asks: “can robots love … 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
Big Harp: Chain Letters [Album Review]
Big Harp Chain Letters Saddle Creek Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Big Harp’s sophomore album is a bluesy, boozy, bassy ride. Album Review: Big Harp … Read more
Gliss: Langsom Dans [Album Review]
Gliss Langsom Dans Modern Outsider Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Gliss return after 4 years with an evolved sound. Album Review: Gliss is a Danish/American … Read more
Camper Van Beethoven: La Costa Perdida [Album Review]
Camper Van Beethoven La Costa Perdida 429 Records [2013] Fire Note Says: La Costa Perdida is a worthy addition to the Camper Van Beethoven canon! … Read more
Widowspeak: Almanac [Album Review]
Widowspeak Almanac Captured Tracks Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Widowspeak’s sophomore record does not quite capture the magic of their debut – but it’s close! … Read more
The GROWLERS: Hung At Heart [Album Review]
The GROWLERS Hung At Heart Everloving Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Oozing with a murky swagger, The GROWLERS aim to please with this release. Album … Read more
The Pogues: The Very Best Of The Pogues [Album Review]
The Pogues The Very Best Of The Pogues Shout! Factory Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Shout! Factory reminds us of why The Pogues were important. … Read more
The Traditional Fools: The Traditional Fools [Album Review]
The Traditional Fools The Traditional Fools In The Red Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Early Ty Segall band is reissued by In The Red, and … Read more
The Night Marchers: Allez Allez [Album Review]
The Night Marchers Allez Allez Swami Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Night Marchers return after a 5 year absence with the rambunctious Allez Allez! … Read more
Guided By Voices: Down By The Racetrack (EP) [Album Review]
Guided By Voices Down By The Racetrack (EP) GBV Inc. [2013] Fire Note Says: Guided By Voices starts off their 2013 output with the excellent … Read more
Toro y Moi: Anything In Return [Album Review]
Toro y Moi Anything In Return Carpark Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Toro y Moi return for a pure pop album with Anything In Return. … Read more
Foxygen: We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic [Album Review]
Foxygen We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic Jagjaguwar Records [2013] Fire Note Says: I’m gonna dance on a rainbow with the … Read more
Bad Religion: True North [Album Review]
Bad Religion True North Epitaph Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bad Religion creates another timeless punk record with the energetic True North! Album Review: Bad … Read more
DRGN KING: Paragraph Nights [Album Review]
DRGN KING Paragraph Nights Bar/None Records [2013] Fire Note Says: DRGN KING debuts with a diverse album that demands multiple spins. Album Review: DRGN KING … Read more