The Paper Kites: Young North EP [Album Review]
The Paper Kites Young North EP Nettwerk Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Young North presents a band poised for greatness. Album Review: Chances are if … Read more
The New Amsterdams: Outroduction [Album Review]
The New Amsterdams Outroduction Nightshoes Syndicate [2013] Fire Note Says: Who knew an album of outtakes and B-sides could work so well? Album Review: The … Read more
Jimi Hendrix: People, Hell And Angels [Album Review]
Jimi Hendrix People, Hell And Angels Legacy Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: People, Hell and Angels is another reminder of how close one man and … Read more
On The Water: False Starts [Album Review]
On The Water False Starts Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: False Starts shows promise, but its title is a little close for comfort. Album Review: … Read more
Satellite: Calling Birds [Album Review]
Satellite Calling Birds Descendant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Satellite targets prime time TV with debut album Calling Birds. Album Review: Me: Hey, there’s a … Read more
The ACBs: Little Leaves [Album Review]
The ACBs Little Leaves High Dive Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The ACBs shimmer and glimmer with a danceable straightforward indie pop record. Album Review: … Read more
Son Volt: Honky Tonk [Album Review]
Son Volt Honky Tonk Rounder Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Son Volt’s Honky Tonk is like a lost sleeve from the golden era of country … 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
Waxahatchee: Cerulean Salt [Album Review]
Waxahatchee Cerulean Salt Don Giovanni Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Katie Crutchfield returns with a stunning second album as Waxahatchee. Album Review: Alabama singer/songwriter Katie … Read more
Hey Marseilles: Lines We Trace [Album Review]
Hey Marseilles Lines We Trace Onto Entertainment [2013] Fire Note Says: Sophomore album from Seattle’s Hey Marseilles brings the Northwestern sound back to the masses. … Read more
How To Destroy Angels: Welcome Oblivion [Album Review]
How To Destroy Angels Welcome Oblivion Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: How To Destroy Angles’ full length, Welcome Oblivion, shows a bit more bark … Read more
Suuns: Image Du Futur [Album Review]
Suuns Images Du Futur Secretly Canadian Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Montreal act’s second album impresses in almost every way. Album Review: If imitation is … 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
Chelsea Light Moving: Chelsea Light Moving [Album Review]
Chelsea Light Moving Chelsea Light Moving Matador Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Thurston Moore returns with his thundering new band Chelsea Light Moving. Album Review: … Read more
Youth Lagoon: Wondrous Bughouse [Album Review]
Youth Lagoon Wondrous Bughouse Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Youth Lagoon not only avoid the sophomore slump on Wondrous Bughouse but once again … Read more
The Cave Singers: Naomi [Album Review]
The Cave Singers Naomi Jagjaguwar Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Cave Singers blend classic influences with modern sounds on Naomi. Album Review: The indie-folk … Read more
Swamp Dogg: Total Destruction To Your Mind / Rat On! [Album Review]
Swamp Dogg Total Destruction To Your Mind Rat On! Alive Natural Sound Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Swamp Dogg’s music finally gets the respect that … Read more
They Might Be Giants: Nanobots [Album Review]
They Might Be Giants Nanobots Idlewild Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: They Might Be Giants return with another fun batch of indie rock on their … Read more
Water Liars: Wyoming [Album Review]
Water Liars Wyoming Big Legal Mess/Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Water Liars make sure you can feel on their damaged but excellent Wyoming! … Read more
The Men: New Moon [Album Review]
The Men New Moon Sacred Bones Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Men take a risk again on fourth long player New Moon. Album Review: … Read more
Cloud Cult: Love [Album Review]
Cloud Cult Love The Rebel Group [2013] Fire Note Says: Cloud Cult’s Love is a musical story book packed with themes, lessons, and a bit … Read more
Hollis Brown: Ride On The Train [Album Review]
Hollis Brown Ride On The Train Alive Natural Sound Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The sounds of the South straight from Queens, New York. Album … Read more
Highasakite: In And Out Of Weeks EP [Album Review]
Highasakite In And Out Of Weeks EP Propeller Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: Norwegian indie-pop quintet Highasakite make US debut with engaging EP. Album Review: … Read more
Cy Dune: No Recognize EP [Album Review]
Cy Dune No Recognize EP Family Tree Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Cy Dune brings the fuzz, blues and rock n roll all in a … Read more