FISH

FISH
13TH STAR (2008)
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Fish's most recent release seems to have received some of his best reviews in a long time from both critics and fans alike. Personally I think some of his earlier work ("Sunsets On Empire" comes to mind.) is better, but 13th Star is a solid album. Most of this material was written by Fish and bass player Steve Vantis. Vantis brings a more contemporary feel to the proceedings and in general toughens up Fish's sound a bit. Lyrically Fish is often at his best when going through a relationship breakup ("Misplaced Childhood", "Fellini Days") and 13th Star documents his well publicized split from one time fiancée Heather Findley from Mostly Autumn. Fish's voice is not what it used to be, but what he still has fits the material well here. Highlights include "Circle Line", "Square Go", "Zoe 25", the single "Arc Of A Curve", the rocking "Dark Star" and the album closer "13th Star". Although from a commercial perspective Fish's fortunes have declined over the years, he continues to put out quality work and this album should be another crowd pleaser for fans of the big man from Scotland.

1. Circle Line
2. Square Go
3. Miles De Besos
4. Zoe 25
5. Arc Of The Curve
6. Manchmal
7. Openwater
8. Dark Star
9. Where In The World
10. 13th Star

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