The Fiery Furnaces - Thrill Jockey Records

Take Me Round Again

Artist Discography
Take Me Round Again 2009
I'm Going Away 2009
The End is Near 2009
Remember 2008
Widow City 2007
Bitter Tea 2006
EP 2005
Blueberry Boat 2003
Gallowsbird’s Bark 2003

USA - Matt Hickey at High Road Touring

Europe - Mike Greek at Creative Artists Agency UK Ltd.

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I’m Going Away is the Fiery Furnaces’ Eighth album. It was recorded by and mixed with Jason Loewenstein at the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 in New York City. Jason also played bass and Robert D’Amico played drums. All songs were written together by Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger, except for the title track, which is “trad. Arranged by.” Eleanor wrote most of the lyrics; Matt wrote most of the music and also produced the album.
All rock music is a sort of dramatic music. And since the times are tough, it makes sense to have that “drama” be something more like a version of Taxi than something like a version of Titanic. We like Taxi better than Titanic anyway. So we hope that some of the songs on this record can be used as theme songs to folks' own personal versions of Taxi. Because—ideally—the dramatic setting of the music isn't provided by the story or image of the given act or band. It's provided by the lives of the people who use—listen to—the music. That is pop music's promise and problem, or danger. So be careful and don't get canceled.
The band is very optimistic—despite or because of it all—and will continue its “Democ-Rock” efforts by releasing a fully-fledged Derocmacy in America limited edition vinyl box-set. It might be called something like Your Cashier Today was ACM CASHIER 96. Matthew and Eleanor are also working on the Fiery Furnaces “Silent Record:” a non-record record, in book form, with notation and instructions. Both will be released by Thrill Jockey records later this year.
Artist Discography:
Take Me Round Again thrill 916 2009
I'm Going Away Thrill 220 2009
The End is Near 12.32 2009
Remember thrill 202 2008
Widow City thrill 189 2007
Bitter Tea FP1003 2006
EP RT-211 2005
Blueberry Boat RT-182 2003
Gallowsbird’s Bark RT-122 2003

IndieATL hosted The Fiery Furnaces for a performance session in Atlanta - watch live video of "Charmaine Champagne"
The Fiery Furnaces performed live on KUT Austin on their current US tour. Listen to "Ex-Guru" from the session, and check out the rest of their here to watch!
Watch illustrator Arthur Jones animated interpretation of Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kots Sound opinions review of I'm Going Away here!
Check out the wild new video for "Charmaine Champagne," Directed by Phillip Niemeyer of Double Triple with artwork by Mike Reddy and Hannah Cole
NPR's Fresh Air reviewed The Fiery Furnaces' new album, I'm Going Away, calling it "a transporting experience."
I'm Going Away gets a lead review and 8/10 in NME this week! Click here to view.
Here is the link to the Fiery Furnaces interview on Newsweek's site. There is also a video of them playing "Cut The Cake". Click here.
Watch a GREAT interview with The Fiery Furnaces and Joe from Breakfast at Sulimays here!
The Fiery Furnaces performed at Le Poisson Rouge on June 11th. NYCTaper has made the show available for download here!
Great new Fiery Furnaces interviews from MOGTV. Listen to Matt and Eleanor discuss their favorite music, fantasize about collaborating with George Bush, and other good times. Watch them here.
Matt and Eleanor stopped by KUOM in Minneapolis to perform a rare stripped set. Listen here.
Check out this video, recently featured on Pitchfork.tv, of The Fiery Furnaces playing live at Mercury Lounge, click here
Listen to The Fiery Furnaces play an unforgettable set on NPR's Sound Opinions here. Aired 1/4/08.

Feb 17 Strasbourg, France
Feb 18 Paris, France
Feb 19 St. Malo, France
Feb 20 Bordeaux, France
Feb 22 Barcelona, Spain

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