Album: On Fire by Galaxie 500 (1989)
Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: On Fire is the second studio album by American alternative rock band Galaxie 500, released in 1989 on Rough Trade Records. It was recorded at Noise NY in New York City with Mark Kramer handling production duties. Since its release, the album has yielded much critical acclaim. The Rolling Stone Album Guide called it Galaxie 500's "best album by far".

Artist Background: Galaxie 500 was an American alternative rock band that formed in 1987 and split up in 1991 after releasing three albums. Guitarist Dean Wareham, drummer Damon Krukowski and bassist Naomi Yang met at the Dalton School in New York City in 1981 but didn't form a band until 1987. The band began playing gigs in Boston and New York, and recorded a demo which they sent to Shimmy Disc label boss and producer Mark Kramer, who agreed to produce the band. With Kramer at the controls, the band recorded t... Emerged in the 1980s era. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Yo La Tengo, Dean Wareham, Damon & Naomi, Bedhead

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1980s era. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album

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On Fire is the second studio album by American alternative rock band Galaxie 500, released in 1989 on Rough Trade Records. It was recorded at Noise NY in New York City with Mark Kramer handling production duties. Since its release, the album has yielded much critical acclaim. The Rolling Stone Album Guide called it Galaxie 500's "best album by far".

On Fire

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