Wildfire
Studio album by
Wildfire
ReleasedMay 8, 2010
GenreNew Wave, Progressive Rock
Wildfire chronology
Wildfire
(2010)
Ram
(2011)

Wildfire is the debut album by the band Wildfire. It was released on May 8, 2010. It features their new wave sound and also progressive rock. It is very different than their later albums because it has a new wave sound. It is considered one of their best albums.

Recording

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The album was recorded at West Hartford Studios in West Hartford, Connecticut. Many of the songs were written by the not-yet-married couple of Campbell and Lawrence.

Reception

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Wildfire got mixed reviews. Critics found the songs good, but said the album was unfocused.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Can See it in Your Eyes"Campbell, Lawrence4:02
2."Touching the Untouchables"Campbell, Lawrence, Sullivan4:15
3."Catch a Star"Campbell, Lawrence4:09
4."Bring Me Back" (Lead vocals: Lawrence)Campbell, Lawrence5:28
5."Jigsaw Puzzle"Brown, Campbell, Lawrence6:41
6."Street Fighting Man"Campbell, Lawrence, Sullivan3:20
7."Prodigal Son"Campbell, Lawrence2:58
8."Salt of the Earth"Brown, Campbell, Lawrence4:24
9."Loving Cup"Campbell, Lawrence4:39
10."Down by the Sea"Campbell, Lawrence5:45

Personnel

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Ben Campbell - Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Elizabeth Lawrence - Rhythm Guitar, Background Vocals, Lead Vocals (on "Bring Me Back")

Mark Sullivan - Bass, Background Vocals

David Brown - Drums

Richard Ridgley - Keyboards