Fireside
Get Shot (V2)
by Tim Den
While I’m extremely happy that one of my old faves have outlasted most of their early ’90s Swedish hardcore counterparts, I’d be lying if I said I found their current output interesting. And believe me, saying I no longer go crazy over Fireside hurts. Their landmark post-hardcore album, Do Not Tailgate (’95), means the world to me and legions of fans worldwide, but things have been slowly in decline ever since. And although I wish the band would “break” into the mainstream and finally get some recognition as one of modern Swedish rock’s foundations (a title they deserve more than anyone), Get Shot STILL doesn’t do it for me.
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