Skating Polly: Fuzz Steilacoom [Album Review]
Skating Polly Fuzz Steilacoom Chap Stereo [2014] Fire Note Says: Skating Polly‘s Fuzz Steilacoom suffers from a pleasant multiple personality disorder. Album Review: Having just … Read more
Death Vessel: Island Intervals [Album Review]
Death Vessel Island Intervals Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Death Vessel return after six years with an upgraded sound and Northern outlook on … Read more
Pillar Point: Pillar Point [Album Review]
Pillar Point Pillar Point Polyvinyl Records [2014] Fire Note Says: An unexpected electro-pop debut from Scott Reitherman’s new name plate. Album Review: When Scott Reitherman … Read more
Cloud Becomes Your Hand: Rocks Or Cakes [Album Review]
Cloud Becomes Your Hand Rocks Or Cakes Northern Spy Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Cloud Becomes Your Hand crafts quite the curiosity. Album Review: Here … Read more
The Hotelier: Home, Like Noplace Is There [Album Review]
The Hotelier Home, Like Noplace Is There Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: The Hotelier bring emo-punk back to proper form on sophomore record. Album … Read more
Skaters: Manhattan [Album Review]
Skaters Manhattan Warner Bros. Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Skaters debut is full of hooks and youthful spirit. Album Review: The promotion blitz behind New … Read more
John The Conqueror: The Good Life [Album Review]
John The Conqueror The Good Life Alive Natural Sound Records [2014] Fire Note Says: John The Conqueror are back with another blues rocking good time! … Read more
The Notwist: Close To The Glass [Album Review]
The Notwist Close To The Glass Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Close To The Glass is a warm shot of humanity in an … Read more
Smug Brothers: On The Way To The Punchline [Album Review]
Smug Brothers On The Way To The Punchline Gas Daddy Go! Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Smug Brothers offer listeners a mature and hook-laden album … Read more
Vertical Scratchers: Daughter Of Everything [Album Review]
Vertical Scratchers Daughter Of Everything Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Vertical Scratchers are all about sharp and quick indie rock. Album Review: Vertical Scratchers … Read more
Yellow Ostrich: Cosmos [Album Review]
Yellow Ostrich Cosmos Barsuk Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Yellow Ostrich reach for the stars and release a truly stellar album. Album Review: Every great … Read more
Preston Lovinggood: Shadow Songs [Album Review]
Preston Lovinggood Shadow Songs Communicating Vessels [2014] Fire Note Says: Preston Lovinggood’s follow-up is just as strong as his debut. Album Review: Preston Lovinggood’s solo … Read more
Beck: Morning Phase [Album Review]
Beck Morning Phase Capitol Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Morning Phase is a record that has nothing to prove but everything to give! Album Review: … Read more
St. Vincent: St. Vincent [Album Review]
St. Vincent St. Vincent Loma Vista Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: St. Vincent returns with a bold sense of confidence. What does that mean for … Read more
The Maravines: The Maravines [Album Review]
The Maravines The Maravines Mint 400 Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The New Jersey duo The Maravines are strong out of the gates with their … Read more
Mozes And The Firstborn: Mozes And The Firstborn [Album Review]
Mozes And The Firstborn Mozes And The Firstborn Burger Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Mozes and the Firstborn’s debut brings an excellent mix of garage … Read more