Staring at the X

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  2011

  James

  Forest Fire's music often exists somewhere between folk, noise, and dreamlike psychedelia, and Staring at the X may be their most fully realized statement. The songs feel unstable in fascinating ways, as though they might collapse or drift away at any moment. Beneath the hazy surfaces lies a strong melodic core. The album rewards listeners willing to spend time inside its strange atmosphere. A hidden gem of early-2010s indie rock.