Blood Red Shoes' 2008 debut album 'Box Of Secrets' was well received although many believed it didn't quite live up the bands reputation gained from ferocious live shows. The album was still a success and contained a number of great dance rock singles. The Brighton duo have returned with 'Fire Like This' which is altogether a tighter piece of work, a more accurate representation of the band and the music they want to make.
The album has been produced by Nirvana producer Steve Albini, and it really shows. The 10 tracks are raw, unapologetic rock songs that move at great pace and without a glossy shine. And the songs benefit from this production, you can imagine the songs sounding like this live. Single 'Light It Up' probably sums up the album, heavy, thumping drums, technical and powerful guitars with the two vocals combining to great effect on a thunderous chorus.
For a two-piece, Blood Red Shoes really make a racket. Sometimes two-piece bands can feel a little empty on record, but 'Fire...' really makes the most of their wide sound, delivering 10 heavy and full songs and displaying the duo's strong abilities. Laura-Mary's singing on 'When We Wake' is also a pleasant surprise, a slow burning number about mortality which is a good contrast the the rest of the albums pure rock.
