| The Fire | ||||
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| Studio album by Senses Fail | ||||
| Released | October 25, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | June 2010 at Salad Day Studio in Baltimore, MD | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore, Emo | |||
| Length | 38:33 | |||
| Label | Vagrant | |||
| Producer | Brian McTernan | |||
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The Fire is the fourth studio album by American rock band Senses Fail and was released on October 25, 2010 in the UK through Hassle Records[1] and elsewhere a day later through Vagrant Records.[2] It is the first album by the band featuring Zach Roach on guitar, replacing Heath Saraceno.[3]
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Recording for the album began at Salad Days Studio with Brian McTernan in June 2010 with a tentative release date later that year.[4] Prior to its release, vocalist/lyricist Buddy Nielsen stated that the album "is a reaction and a release of a whirlwind of emotions that came from fighting for what we love and dealing with change and growth both personally and creatively".[4] Senses Fail posted a new song online titled "Saint Anthony" on their myspace on August 26, 2010,[5] Vagrant Records subsequently released 'The Fire' and 'New Year's Eve' on their YouTube channel.[6][7] In addition, the band asked fans to volunteer to be in a music video for the song "The Fire", which was filmed in New York City on October 9th and 10th, 2010.[8] On October 18, 2010, the band released all of the tracks from "The Fire" on Myspace.[9]
The album received a positive reception. Staff reviewer Davey Boy of Sputnikmusic gave the album four out of five stars, praising the lyrics as well as the track arrangement, concluding that "in refining the band’s sound and style so effectively, ‘The Fire’ is ultimately a resounding success which meets its objectives."[10] Drew Beringer of AbsolutePunk.net was positive, commenting "Yes, there are imperfections (a recycled riff here, some flat vocals there), but overall The Fire is the essential Senses Fail record to own" and that it is "Full of aggression and just enough catchiness to please both types of fans".[11] Allmusic also gave a positive review, stating that the album "starts with a small spark that quickly builds itself into an emotional blaze that burns steadily across all 11 tracks, taking the listener on an exceptional musical ride" and that it "shifts gears from good cop to bad cop effortlessly".[12]
AlterthePress was more negative, saying "Whilst Senses Fail have proved to be consistent, 'The Fire' just about falls into being labelled as being 'safe,'" with a rating of three out of five.[13] Daily Dischord.com also called that album 'safe' and that "Senses Fail have yet again shown no ambition to break out of their comfort zone". [14]
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk | (81%) [11] |
| Allmusic | [12] |
| AlterthePress | [13] |
| Daily Dischord | [14] |
| Sputnikmusic | [10] |
iTunes/Vinyl bonus track[15][16]
The album will also be released with a live DVD, which was filmed at a hometown Halloween show at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. It contains over 90 minutes of live footage and interviews with the band, and was directed by Adam Rothlein.[17] The DVD features ex-guitarist Heath Saraceno, who recently left the band.[18]
DVD Track Listing[19]
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