FireHouse (album)
| FireHouse | ||||
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| Released | ||||
| Recorded | April–July 1990 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 48:34 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | David Prater | |||
| FireHouse chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Firehouse | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [4] |
| Ultimate Classic Rock | no rating[5] |
FireHouse is the debut album by American glam metal band FireHouse, released on September 11, 1990, through Epic.[2][3] It launched the group into stardom. The record was certified double platinum in the United States and gold in Canada, Japan and Singapore.
Background
FireHouse spawned four singles, "Shake & Tumble", "Don't Treat Me Bad", "All She Wrote", and the band's signature power ballad, "Love of a Lifetime".
The song "Don't Walk Away" was used in a scene of the 2008 movie The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky.
The song "Overnight Sensation" was a part of the soundtrack in the video game Brütal Legend.
The song "Don't Treat Me Bad" was featured in episode two of the HBO Max series Peacemaker, as the title character takes out the vinyl record and listens to that song.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Bill Leverty and C.J. Snare, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rock on the Radio" |
| 4:45 |
| 2. | "All She Wrote" | 4:27 | |
| 3. | "Shake & Tumble" |
| 3:30 |
| 4. | "Don't Treat Me Bad" |
| 3:55 |
| 5. | "Oughta Be a Law" |
| 3:54 |
| 6. | "Lover's Lane" |
| 4:02 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Home Is Where the Heart Is" | 4:48 | |
| 2. | "Don't Walk Away" | 4:31 | |
| 3. | "Seasons of Change" | 1:29 | |
| 4. | "Overnight Sensation" |
| 3:56 |
| 5. | "Love of a Lifetime" | 4:46 | |
| 6. | "Helpless" | 4:25 | |
| Total length: | 48:34 | ||
Personnel
- FireHouse is
- C.J. Snare – lead vocals (except track 9), keyboards (except track 9)
- Bill Leverty – guitars, backing vocals (except track 9)
- Perry Richardson – bass, backing vocals (except track 9)
- Michael Foster – drums, percussion, backing vocals (except track 9)
- Production
- Executive producer: Michael Caplan
- Produced by David Prater
- Engineered by Doug Oberkircher
- Assistant engineer: Ellen Fitton
- Mixed by David Prater and Doug Oberkircher
- Model – Briggette McClellan[6]
Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 137 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[8] | 67 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 21 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Firehouse (2024 Remaster)".
- ^ a b "Upcoming Releases" (PDF). CMJ New Music Report. August 31, 1990. p. 78. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ a b https://www.rockcandymag.com/storage/app/media/latest-issue/issue45/pages/firehouse.pdf
- ^ FireHouse at AllMusic
- ^ "How FireHouse Launched Their Career With Their Hit Debut Record". Ultimate Classic Rock. September 11, 2025. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Spiliotopoulos, Orpheus. "Bill Leverty Firehouse". Metal Temple. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing January 27, 1992". Bubbling Down Under. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ "Top RPM Albums: Image 1545". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "Firehouse Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – FireHouse – FireHouse". Music Canada.
- ^ "American album certifications – FireHouse – FireHouse". Recording Industry Association of America.
