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Fire

Electric Six · 2003

38 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A raucous blend of punk energy and tongue-in-cheek humor set against infectious dance beats.

Why this album works

'Fire' features the hit single 'Gay Bar', which became a cultural touchstone for LGBTQ+ pride and further solidified the band's standing in the alternative rock scene. The album received significant attention for its playful lyrics and eccentric style, contributing to Electric Six's cult following.
Best for
steady, consistent energy levels short, punchy listening sessions infectious dance floor vibes
Context
Released on May 20, 2003, 'Fire' is Electric Six's second album, following their 2001 debut 'Senor Smoke'. At this point in their career, the band had begun to carve out a niche with their unique sound that melded rock with disco and satire.
Stylistic neighbors
Splean· Bi-2· Blur

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Dance Commander Standout 2:37
  • 2 Electric Demons in Love 3:06
  • 3 Naked Pictures (of Your Mother) 2:11
  • 4 Danger! High Voltage Standout 3:34
  • 5 She's White 3:16
  • 6 I Invented the Night 3:17
  • 7 Improper Dancing 3:14
  • 8 Gay Bar Standout 2:20
  • 9 Nuclear War (on the Dance Floor) 1:16
  • 10 Getting Into the Jam 2:14
  • 11 Vengeance and Fashion 2:46
  • 12 I'm the Bomb 4:18
  • 13 Synthesizer 3:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Danger! High Voltage (Video)
  • 2 Gay Bar (Video)
  • 3 Dance Commander (Video)

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