No More Songs About Sleep and Fire

No More Songs About Sleep and Fire
Studio album by
Poster Children
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2004
GenreAlternative rock
Length37:08
LabelHidden Agenda[1]
Poster Children chronology
DDD
(2000) 		No More Songs About Sleep and Fire
(2004) 		On the Offensive
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Pitchfork7.6/10[3]
Tiny Mix Tapes[4]

No More Songs About Sleep and Fire is the eighth album by American alternative rock band Poster Children, released in 2004.[5] The version released on enhanced CD-ROM features a layered front cover design, and is enhanced with the video for "Western Springs." The CD-ROM also features an album-length commentary track.[6] The vinyl issue includes an exclusive lyric sheet.

Critical reception

The Chicago Tribune called the album "a ferocious, ticked-off expression of energy and commitment renewed."[6]

Track listing

  1. "Jane" – 2:13
  2. "Western Springs" – 2:49
  3. "Sugarfriend" – 2:34
  4. "Flag" – 2:48
  5. "Shy" – 2:17
  6. "The Floor" – 3:33
  7. "The Leader" – 3:17
  8. "Now It's Gone" – 3:21
  9. "Different & Special Things" – 2:51
  10. "The Bottle" – 4:10
  11. "Hollywood, Pt. II" – 3:18
  12. "Midnite Son" – 3:57

Personnel

  • Rick Valentin – Vocals, Guitar
  • Rose Marshack – Bass, vocals
  • Jim Valentin – Guitar
  • Matt Friscia – Drums

References

  1. ^ "Poster Children: No More Songs about Sleep and Fire". PopMatters. February 8, 2004.
  2. ^ "No More Songs About Sleep and Fire - Poster Children | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ "Poster Children: No More Songs About Sleep and Fire". Pitchfork.
  4. ^ "Music Review: The Poster Children - No More Songs About Sleep and Fire". Tiny Mix Tapes.
  5. ^ "New Wave Guys and a Punk Rock Girl Go Out and Get Down | The Village Voice". www.villagevoice.com. 9 March 2004.
  6. ^ a b "The Poster Children making headlines". chicagotribune.com. 6 February 2004.