On Fire | ||||
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Studio album by Galaxie 500 | ||||
Released | September 1, 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1989 | |||
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Length | 40:13 51:32 (with bonus tracks) |
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Label | Rough Trade | |||
Producer | Mark Kramer | |||
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Chicago Tribune | |
Drowned in Sound | 8/10 |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
Mojo | |
Pitchfork Media | 10/10 |
Rolling Stone | |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
Spin Alternative Record Guide | 8/10 |
The Village Voice | B |
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. The Rolling Stone Album Guide called it Galaxie 500's "best album by far".
In 1997, Rykodisc re-released the album with three bonus tracks. The CD version of the re-issue also included the music video for the song "When Will You Come Home".
All tracks written by Galaxie 500, except where noted.