The Fire Show
The Fire Show was an American indie rock band from Chicago signed to Perishable Records. They released three albums on the label in the period 2000–2002.
History[edit]
Bandmembers Seth Cohen and Michael Lenzi played in the group Number One Cup together in the late 1990s, but in September 1998, Cohen broke his neck playing ice hockey.[1] He recovered in time to tour with Number One Cup to support their third album, but soon after, that group splintered, leaving Cohen embittered.[1] Despite mutual tension between the former bandmates, Cohen and Lenzi began talking and writing songs together later in 1999, and put together a new four-member ensemble.[1] The pair gave themselves the stage names M. Resplendent and Olias Nil while working with the band.[2] As an ensemble, they initially took the name X-Vessel, but bassist Brian Lubinsky left the group in 2000 and they renamed themselves The Fire Show.[1] After seeing them play in January 2000 at the Lounge Ax, Tim Rutili signed them to his label Perishable Records.[1] Perishable released three albums of theirs – a self-titled record in 2000,[3] Above the Volcano of Flowers in 2001,[4][5] and Saint the Fire Show in 2002.[6]
They broke up soon after the release of Saint the Fire Show.[7] Lenzi went on to work under the name Resplendent.[8] Cohen moved to England, where he became a student.[9]
Members[edit]
- Seth Cohen ("Olias Nil") – guitar
- Michael Lenzi ("M. Resplendent") – guitar, vocals, electronics
- Brian Lubinsky – bass
- Eric Rorth – drums
- John Pyx Klos – bass
- Bob Kohlman – drums
Discography[edit]
- The Fire Show (Perishable Records, 2000)
- Above the Volcano of Flowers (Perishable, 2001)
- Saint The Fire Show (Perishable, 2002)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Peter Margasak, Where There's Hope There's Fire. Chicago Reader, February 22, 2001.
- ^ The Fire Show biography, Allmusic
- ^ Review, Pitchfork Media
- ^ Review, Allmusic
- ^ Review, Pitchfork Media
- ^ Review, Pitchfork Media
- ^ Review, Allmusic
- ^ Review of Casket City Wolves. Tiny Mix Tapes.
- ^ The Fire Show. Pop Matters, July 30, 2002.