Flyin' the Flannel cover

Flyin' the Flannel

Firehose · 1991

42 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · hardcore punk · progressive rock

Eclectic punk-infused rock fuses sharp lyricism with a playful yet aggressive energy throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, punchy tracks
  • playful yet aggressive energy
  • wave-like pacing
  • engaging lyrical storytelling

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Flyin' the Flannel' was Firehose's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'If'n' from 1990. By this point, the band had established themselves as key figures in the alternative rock scene, building on their previous successes while solidifying their sound and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· Splean· Pierce the Veil

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Down With the Bass 2:47
  • 2 Up Finnegan's Ladder 1:10
  • 3 Can't Believe 2:11
  • 4 Walking the Cow 3:41
  • 5 Flyin' the Flannel 2:48
  • 6 Epoxy, For Example 2:35
  • 7 O'er the Town of Pedro 3:09
  • 8 Too Long 2:49
  • 9 The First Cuss 2:23
  • 10 Anti-Misogyny Maneuver 2:30
  • 11 Toolin' 2:48
  • 12 Song for Dave Alvin 1:48
  • 13 Tien An Man Dream Again 1:18
  • 14 Lost Colors 2:31
  • 15 Towin' the Line 2:47
  • 16 Losers, Boozers, and Heroes 5:19

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