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Backyard Tire Fire
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Based in Bloomington, IL, Backyard Tire Fire is an alt-country trio led by singer, songwriter, slide guitarist, and former Brother Jed member Ed Anderson. Bassist Matt Anderson (Ed's brother) and drummer Tim Kramp complete the group, whose music draws from folk, country, and blues traditions. The band issued an eponymous album, 2003's Backyard Tire Fire, before partnering with O.I.E. Records for… Read more in Amazon's Backyard Tire Fire Store

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  • Audio CD (August 26, 2008)
  • Original Release Date: August 26, 2008
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: HYENA
  • ASIN: B001BI0HOE
  • In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #148,887 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Backyard Tire Fire return with their new studio album, The Places We Lived, on Hyena Records. Distinguished by a rare combination of workingman authenticity and indie-rock eccentricity, The Places We Lived is defiantly contemporary, while remaining true to its Midwestern roots. Spiked with the truth-telling salt of Hank Williams, the beautiful melancholy of vintage Tom Waits and the pop smarts of a Midwest Big Star, this latest effort by the Bloomington, Illinois-based band embodies all the simple things that make rock 'n' roll endure. The last 16 months have seen Backyard Tire Fire's national buzz grow by leaps and bounds. They've played national festivals like Summerfest, Langerado, Wakarusa and Mountain Jam and have toured the country with Cracker, Jason Isbell, Clutch, and Reverend Horton Heat. Simultaneously, tastemaker blogs like My Old Kentucky Blog, Daytrotter, and Large Hearted Boy have weighed in with unanimous raves.
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3.0 out of 5 stars backyard, December 24, 2008
This cd is mediocre at best. I would recommend getting some of their live material. The places we lived is pretty slow and does not capture who this band is very well. It has a few good tracks and a lot you just pass over.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing and moving..., August 27, 2008
It's not often that an album comes out that makes you feel good about things in general. The Tire Fire's new release does just that for me. It's a rare combination of piano driven rock, shredding guitars, and harmonizing vocals that just combine for the perfect sound. "If it makes you feel good, it's alright!" to steal a line from these guys. Thanks for the originality...it's refreshing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Back Yard Tire Fire Succeeds at Rocking, May 26, 2009
With catchy guitar riffs, even catchier choruses, and great harmonies in each song, Back Yard Tire Fire delivers an album that simply rocks. They don't try to over-complicate anything, but instead stick to the roots of rock music, utilizing guitars, bass, and drums. However, Ed Anderson will also turn to the piano to give the listener a taste of a more solemn and emotional rock group. Not only will you want to sing along right away, but you will want to be a part of the band. Frankly, these guys make great music if you are in the mood to rock.
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