Fire Escape (album)

Fire Escape is the second studio album by American indie rock band Field Medic, released on April 10, 2020, via Run For Cover Records. The album was written and performed primarily by Kevin Patrick Sullivan, the sole member of Field Medic, using acoustic guitar, lo-fi production techniques, and samples.

Fire Escape explores themes of addiction, recovery, mental health, and finding solace in everyday moments. Many of the songs are characterized by Sullivan's introspective lyrics and his use of found sound and field recordings, contributing to the album's intimate and raw atmosphere. The album blends elements of folk, lo-fi, and indie rock.

Critical reception to Fire Escape was generally positive, with reviewers praising Sullivan's songwriting, vulnerability, and the album's overall emotional impact. Several critics noted the album's lo-fi aesthetic as contributing to its authenticity and intimacy.