How to Start a Fire

Further Seems Forever

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 11, 2003)
• Original Release Date: February 11, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tooth & Nail Records
• ASIN: B000087DUE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #153,581 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Just two albums in, and Further Seems Forever seems destined to be known as the band that launched Chris Carrabba’s solo career. Too bad. The Dashboard Confessional frontman may have provided the vocals for the band’s debut, The Moon Is Down, but with newly recruited singer Jason Gleason, the Florida band has developed into a dynamic unit, imbuing its hardcore roots with thoughtful lyrics and incredibly elaborate song structures. How to Start a Fire showcases a set of well crafted, expertly played rock tunes, particularly the inspirational title track, "Pride War," and "Insincerity as an Art Form." The band would probably shudder at the thought of being labeled the emo Genesis, but it’s honestly a compliment to Further Seems Forever’s precision guitar work and dramatic flair. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great band... Great CD... What more could you ask for?, July 21, 2003

By A Customer

"How to Start a Fire" is a phenominal album... This CD should definely draw some attention to such a band like Further Seems Forever (w/o becoming a "MTV-band")... It is chock full of beautiful songs. From songs like "The Sound" to "On Legendary", you cannot go wrong with this album. The lyrics that make up the songs are just amazing. I would also recommend "The Moon is Down".. I'll break it down track-by-track...

1. "How to Start a Fire"- Great way to start the album. One of the better songs on the disc. Fast paced... Great song
2. "The Sound"- This is THE song on the album. It's my personal favorite. Recommended 10X over! (It's even better LIVE)
3. "A Blank Page Empire"- Very nice song... a little slow... but, that still doesn't take away from a fantastic song
4. "Against My Better Judgement"- Picks right back up with the fast paceness of the album... Yet another awesome song.
5. "I Am"- This is one of the most beautiful songs on the album... It's a little slow at first, then it picks up
6. "Pride War"- Ahh.. what a song this one is... Keeps it going w/the fastness... Yet again, great lyrics... Can't go wrong w/this song
7. "On Legendary"- This, in my opinion, is the most beautiful song on the album... Lyrics are amazing... His voice goes particularly well with the music for this song
8. "Insincerity as an Artform"- It's a little slow... and then again.. picks right back up... Another great song...
9. "The Deep"- Plain and simple... great song
10. "Aurora Borealis"- This is the s l o w e s t songs on the album... This is maybe the only song on the album I would not recommend listening to...

Overall... I would recommend purchasing this CD w/o a second thought... and, again, definetly pick up "The Moon is Down" by Further Seems Forever...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb craftsmanship, April 4, 2004

By	"pnuffer" (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews

Some music just grabs our hearts
in a vice grip and doesn't let go.

"How to Start a Fire" is that kind
of music. The exquisite instrumental
work of FSF combined with Jason Gleason's
impassioned vocals make this CD one of the
most moving records I've ever heard.

And I'm not just talking about "crying emo
kids." Good music affects all kinds of people.
Regardless of if you're an sXe hardcore fan
or a Simple Plan prep, this CD has the power to
ignite you like no other.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally a FSF album that makes sense, May 1, 2003

By	"lasthidingplace" (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews

I think I must be the only person that thinks that Jason is a better fit for the band. With Chris, I don't know I can't really describe it but on TMID he almost sounds bored to be in the band. Jason brings a lot more emotion ot the table and he is a much better singer than the whiner. But enough comparing the two I'm gonna write a review of the CD now. HTSAF takes the band in an entire new direction by creating guitars that are more felt than heard. Josh and Derick create entirely different riffs that melt with each other so beautifully. They are two of the best guitarists I have ever heard at melting with each other. It is ure brilliance. This is best heard on "I Am" and "A Blank Page Empire". The lyrics are also a lot better than Chris's and I feel that Jason's go with the music a lot better than Chris's. The entire CD is a beautiful musical landscape. It is pure emotion. Highlights of the CD are: "The Sound", "A Blank Page Empire", "I Am", "Pride War", "On Legendary" and "The Deep"