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.
Why this album works
'Flyin' the Flannel' received positive critical acclaim, being noted for its inventive approach to punk rock and for addressing social issues through humor and wit. The album helped cement Firehose’s reputation within the underground music community and contributed to the band's influence on future alternative rock acts.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys short, punchy tracks playful yet aggressive energy
- 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 Standout 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 Standout 2:30
- 11 Toolin' Standout 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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