Fire Like This
by Blood Red Shoes
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 11, 2011
    40
    Blood Red Shoes sound at their best when they manage to reign in their musical touch points and put them to work in their service.
  2. musicOMH.com
    40
    It would be easy to look at the words and assume that this was a band on the brink of a split, were it not for the fact that their first album featured a very similar outlook and identikit themes. Essentially, it is hard to see where the band might go from here.
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    Songs such as "Don't Ask" strike, but with nothing to sweeten the blow. The sound of baby going out with the bath water, in short. [Apr 2010, p.109]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. JohnH
    Mar 14, 2010
    8
    Not a massive departure from their first album but just sounds better in every way. It's never going to be groundbreaking but it's Not a massive departure from their first album but just sounds better in every way. It's never going to be groundbreaking but it's a supremely listenable and enjoyable 37-odd minutes. The closer 'Colours Fade' is one of my favourite tracks from 2010 so far.… Full Review »
  2. ramona
    Sep 14, 2011
    7
    There's definitely an improve in this second album: Laura-Mary's guitar sounds more clear and neat and Steven keeps on beating that drums hardThere's definitely an improve in this second album: Laura-Mary's guitar sounds more clear and neat and Steven keeps on beating that drums hard enough to transmit all his anger. The songs, in my opinion are more aggressive, but still they will be in your mind all day long.… Full Review »
  3. BrunoK
    Mar 12, 2010
    9
    Great album froma great band. "Fire Like This" is a consistent and mature record with great melodies.
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