Fire like This
Blood Red Shoes · 2010
44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A raw and energetic fusion of gritty guitar riffs and propulsive rhythms that encapsulates the spirit of alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Light It Up — This track features an infectious chorus and showcases the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with intense instrumentation, embodying their signature sound.
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When We Wake — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in energy, this song represents the emotional core of the album, illustrating the band's depth beyond just punk energy.
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Count Me Out — This track stands out for its relentless pace and powerful vocal delivery, encapsulating the urgency that defines much of Blood Red Shoes' work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, though it follows familiar alt-rock patterns.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving tempos and aggressive guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy opening.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, alternating between quiet verses and explosive choruses, particularly evident in 'Heartsink'.
- The album closes with 'Sulphites', which features a gradual build-up that culminates in a powerful climax, contrasting with the earlier tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urgent anthems for restless nights
- cathartic release for emotional turmoil
- engaging tracks for active listening
- raw energy for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, radio-friendly sounds
- seek slow, contemplative experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, Fire like This is Blood Red Shoes' sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut, Box of Secrets. At this point, the duo was solidifying their identity within the UK indie rock scene and expanding their musical range.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death from Above 1979· The Kills· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Ask 3:08
- 2 Light It Up 4:00
- 3 It Is Happening Again 3:41
- 4 When We Wake 4:32
- 5 Keeping It Close 3:21
- 6 Count Me Out 3:38
- 7 Heartsink 3:41
- 8 Follow the Lines 3:34
- 9 One More Empty Chair 4:23
- 10 Colours Fade 7:07
- 11 Sulphites 3:18
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