Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire
Firewater · 1996
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · Gypsy punk
A chaotic blend of punk energy and Eastern European folk influences that defies easy categorization.
Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire is an album by Firewater, released in 1996. A chaotic blend of punk energy and Eastern European folk influences that defies easy categorization. This album is notable for its critical reception, with publications like Alternative Press praising its innovative fusion of genres. It helped further popularize the gypsy punk movement, influencing bands that emerged in the late '90s and early 2000s, embedding Firewater into discussions about alternative music's evolution during that period. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire sound like?
A chaotic blend of punk energy and Eastern European folk influences that defies easy categorization. Rooted in alternative rock and Gypsy punk.
What makes Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire by Firewater notable?
This album is notable for its critical reception, with publications like Alternative Press praising its innovative fusion of genres. It helped further popularize the gypsy punk movement, influencing bands that emerged in the late '90s and early 2000s, embedding Firewater into discussions about alternative music's evolution during that period. By the time 'Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire' was released in 1996, Firewater was solidifying its unique sound following their debut album, 'The Ponzi Scheme'. This sophomore effort marked a significant step in establishing their identity within the gypsy punk genre, showcasing a more refined production while continuing to embrace their eclectic influences.
How many songs are on Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire?
Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire has 12 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Some Strange Reaction 3:44
- 2 Bourbon and Division Standout 3:23
- 3 Refinery 4:23
- 4 When I Burn This Place Down Standout 3:01
- 5 The Circus 4:45
- 6 I Am the Rain 3:46
- 7 Balalaika 3:05
- 8 The Drunken Jew Standout 2:06
- 9 Mr. Cardiac 3:38
- 10 Snake-Eyes and Boxcars 3:04
- 11 One of Those 3:22
- 12 Hold On, Slow John 3:40
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 3 sec
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