My go to Fiery Furnaces album ever since it was released, this behemoth (51 tracks!) live record is as close to a definitive statement as you could ask for on the Friedberger sibling's music. Though its a more than a little disingenuous to even call this studio edited Frankenstein a 'live' album - it's more a chaotic fever dream of their entire catalog played out as one continuous song. Looking back it seems more and more likely that their studio albums are just Rosetta Stones for understanding their electric and ever-evolving live sets. Don't believe the liner notes: this album has to be taken in all at once or not at all. One complaint: no "Police Sweater Blood Vow"
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
2008 Favorites: Fiery Furnaces/Remember
My go to Fiery Furnaces album ever since it was released, this behemoth (51 tracks!) live record is as close to a definitive statement as you could ask for on the Friedberger sibling's music. Though its a more than a little disingenuous to even call this studio edited Frankenstein a 'live' album - it's more a chaotic fever dream of their entire catalog played out as one continuous song. Looking back it seems more and more likely that their studio albums are just Rosetta Stones for understanding their electric and ever-evolving live sets. Don't believe the liner notes: this album has to be taken in all at once or not at all. One complaint: no "Police Sweater Blood Vow"
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