The Fire Theft
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Jeremy Enigk, Nate Mendel, William Goldsmith |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
The Fire Theft was a rock ensemble originating from Seattle, established in 2001 by vocalist and guitarist Jeremy Enigk, bassist Nate Mendel, and drummer William Goldsmith, all previously members of Sunny Day Real Estate. Mendel concurrently played bass for Foo Fighters, while Goldsmith served as their drummer between 1995 and 1997. This trio constituted three of the four founding members of Sunny Day Real Estate, with guitarist Dan Hoerner choosing not to participate.
Although the group entered a period of inactivity in 2004, no formal disbandment was declared.
History
Their eponymous album was released on September 23, 2003, through the independent label Rykodisc. The track "Chain" was issued as a single and supported by a subsequent tour. Since that time, the band has not been active.
Concerning upcoming endeavors, Jeremy Enigk mentioned on the official message board that "The Fire Theft will be back in full swing" once they either secure a new record deal or establish their own label. Plans for a live performance DVD recorded in Seattle were announced but ultimately never materialized.
In 2007, Billboard.com covered talks about a possible reunion. Nate Mendel remarked, "We're making some plans to play together... hopefully next year." Jeremy Enigk indicated that future efforts might prioritize studio recordings over live shows, with intentions to release new work under his Lewis Hollow Recordings label.
By December 2008, Enigk provided an update on the live DVD project:
We engaged with collaborators regarding editing the footage but have not received further communication. The scope of the project evolved beyond a simple live DVD into a more extensive documentary paying tribute to Maury Duchamp, who had extensively filmed before his death. Our goal is to honor his vision by creating a comprehensive documentary covering an extended timeframe.
After Sunny Day Real Estate fully reunited in 2009, Enigk observed that as long as that band remained active, there would be little motivation for The Fire Theft to reconvene.
Studio album
| Release date | Album title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2003 | The Fire Theft | Rykodisc |
EP
| Release date | EP title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2004 | Hands on You EP | Rykodisc |
Single
| Release date | Single title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Chain" | Rykodisc |