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Before the Fire

Rival Sons · 2009

39 min · 11 tracks · hard rock ยท blues rock

Raw blues-infused rock grooves meet soulful vocals, capturing a visceral energy that resonates deeply.

Before the Fire is an album by Rival Sons, released in 2009. Raw blues-infused rock grooves meet soulful vocals, capturing a visceral energy that resonates deeply. This album helped establish Rival Sons as a significant force in the modern blues rock revival, garnering positive reviews from critics and paving the way for their future success. It showcased their potential by charting on various music platforms and attracting a dedicated following through live performances. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Before the Fire sound like?

Raw blues-infused rock grooves meet soulful vocals, capturing a visceral energy that resonates deeply. Rooted in hard rock and blues rock.

What makes Before the Fire by Rival Sons notable?

This album helped establish Rival Sons as a significant force in the modern blues rock revival, garnering positive reviews from critics and paving the way for their future success. It showcased their potential by charting on various music platforms and attracting a dedicated following through live performances. Before the Fire marked Rival Sons' debut album, launching them into the rock scene as they sought to revive classic blues rock influences. Released in early 2009, it positioned them among contemporaries like The Black Keys and brought attention to their gritty sound and powerful performances.

How many songs are on Before the Fire?

Before the Fire has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·39:00

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tell Me Something Standout 4:06
  • 2 Lucky Girl 2:36
  • 3 Memphis Sun Standout 3:50
  • 4 Angel 3:28
  • 5 Pocketful of Stones 2:56
  • 6 The Man Who Wasn't There 2:40
  • 7 Pleasant Return 3:42
  • 8 On My Way 5:18
  • 9 I Want More Standout 2:39
  • 10 Flames of Lanka 5:02
  • 11 Nanda-Nandana 2:43

Release Date

January 1, 2009

Genre

blues rock, hard rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

39 min 0 sec