Customer Reviews

Wolf Songs for Lambs

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I saw them in concert and they put on a great show despite the poor turn-out ( in freezing weather on a Wednesday night in Western Mass. Not a good combo). They are great performers and their CD is haunting and weird. I love it, but I recognize that it is a bit off-beat. Still, they are definitely worth it, if only for their lyrics that are so strange that sometimes you do a double take....one of my personal favorites: "I will hire an assasin just to kill the time." Check them out! The organ is so cool!

Absolutely one of the hottest new bands in the last couple of years. End-of-the-world mod, gorgeous organ, snappy lyrics, and a world of charisma.

"wolf songs" is by far the catchiest, most 'complete' sounding thing jf*e has released. unlike the lethargic music and coarse lyrics of their early stuff this album takes up where "tremble under boomlights" left off, stepping everything up twofold. instantly catchy yet after a while it loses some of its glamor.

Being a Walkmen fan, I decided to check this CD out, as it is incredibly cheap. I was not disappointed one bit. A Velet Underground-type sound with ? and the Mysterians-like organ makes for a very enjoyable listen. It probably should be rated 4.5 stars, but I rounded up. Sue me.

I also agree that this band was ahead of its time. Had this come out in '02, I have no doubt that Fire*Eater would have been the indie rock craze. Alas, 'twas not to be. Buy this album today. It's well, well worth the $4. The opening organ note on "I've Changed Hotels" is worth $4 on its own.

"Pretty Good, but not superb..., June 19, 1999

Reviewer: A music fan"

I was just checking to see if this was still in-print, since Walkmen have been doing ok for themselves.

Wolf Songs For Lambs was WAY WAY ahead of it's time. You could have release this record one year ago and seen every trendy indie wearing a JFE shirt, and the drummer would have been dating Drew also. The songs "blend" - so what? They don't get lost between tracks. To me, they were doing what The Strokes were aiming to do. The only difference is JFE has a nice Rolling Stones' Exile On Main Street vibe and their guitar changes in some songs are very interesting decisions. Most great records need a couple times to listen to before you get the greatness - this is one of them, no doubt.......Oh, the reviewer that mentioned the band PULP...they are about as deep as a kid's pool. That band is very girly.

I first heard this cd about a year ago and after listening to the first track I had already decided that it needed to be added to my collection. I have not heard anything since then that has even compared to this cd. One also has to admit that the shrillness of some of their songs does grow old after a while but, on the same note, after another while I find that I can put the cd back in and listen to it with the same enthusiasm as when I first bought it. Jonathon Fire Eater is definitely a unique band and sound that deserves an ear. It may grow on you.

Well honestly, I saw them play in '94 or '95 in NY and I thought they were just 'okay.' I went to the show because I knew (vaguely) the lead singer Stewart from school. Then "No Love Like That" showed up on a free compilation CD I got at a record store last month and I was hooked! I bought this CD right away (I still like that song best...) I love to see bands improve, and JFE has really developed their sound. I'll be interested to see if their next record steps out of the 60s...I bet they have some variety in them.

I got this CD for 1.99 at the local CD warehouse. It's a fun CD to listen to while reading or talking on the phone, but all the songs start to blend after awhile, and the lyrics get a little mashed up...I do love "When the Curtain Calls You" and "This is My Room". I'm not sorry I have the album, I just think you should wait until it goes on sale to buy it. For some deep rock, check out PULP or the Boo Radleys.