[RE-UP] FISH

By request, here are 5 re-ups from FISH's back catalogue.Not all are as great as the classic albums (Vigil & Sunsets on Empire in case you were wondering) but they all have good moments and, anyway, FISH's solo works, unlike those of his ex-bandmates from Marillion, are always interesting enough not to be a waste of valuable time, so...Enjoy.

FISH
SONGS FROM THE MIRROR (1993)
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Recorded in Summer 1992, Songs From The Mirror was an album of cover versions and a tip of the hat from Fish to all the artists who had influenced, inspired and given him the confidence to enter the music scene.
Classic compositions by artists like The Who, Moody Blues, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Sandy Denny, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Argent and The Kinks are all included and given Fish's unique interpretation.
Recorded during a period when Fish had been in litigation with his previous record company, he needed a project to rediscover his love of music and also some time to regain confidence in his songwriting, so a return to his musical roots seemed the logical move.

1. Question
2. Boston Tea Party
3. Fearless
4. Apeman
5. Hold Your Head Up
6. Solo
7. I Know What I Like
8. Jeepster
9. Five Years

FISH
ACOUSTIC SESSIONS (1994)
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This is Fish. In the turmoil of screaming guitars, this is a new view of unplugged sessions. The man has a voice...the voice is a dream. The music is just backgroundfilling. Maybe this is a little harsh to the musicians, but the name Fish is on the cover, and he is the man on the foreground.

1. Lucky
2. Internal Exile
3. Kayleigh
4. Fortunes Of War
5. Dear Friend
6. Sugar Mice
7. Somebody Special
8. Jumpsuit City
9. Lady Let it Lie

FISH
FORTUNES OF WAR (1994)
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Initially sold as 4 different cds to fit the first box, this is one of Fish' singles from his 1994 album, "Suits". Here, you'll find a collection of live tracks both from his early years (Marillion) and from his solo career. A nice pack for the fans and a good live for others. Try it!

CD ONE
01. Fortunes Of War (Single Edit)
02. Somebody Special (Live, Norwich)
03. State Of Mind (Live, London)
04. Lucky (Live, Newport)

CD TWO
01. Fortunes of War (Live, London)
02. Warm Wet Circles (Live, Newport)
03. Jumpsuit City (Live, London)
04. The Company (Live, London)

CD THREE
01. Fortunes of War (Acoustic Session June '94)
02. Kayleigh (Live, London)
03. Internal Exile (Live, London)
04. Just Good Friends (Acoustic Session July '94)

CD FOUR
01. Fortunes of War (Acoustic Session July '94)
02. Sugar Mice (Live, London)
03. Dear Friend (Live, London)
04. Lady Let It Lie (Acoustic Session July '94)

FISH
RAINGODS WITH ZIPPOS (1999)
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"Raingods With Zippos" is yet another great installment in the musical life of the man we affectionately call FISH. Once again FISH is joined by Steve Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE) who adds some of absolutely amazing guitar solos and expressions. "Raingods With Zippos" is very much in the same vein as "Sunsets.." but perhaps just a bit more relaxed sounding. FISH seems to be able to time after time come up with new fresh ideas. "...Zippos" is superb music and has not been off my CD Player in some time. Standout track for me is FISH's epic (24 mins) "Plague Of Ghosts" which moves through many different mood swings making some real haunting impressions. Throughout FISH commands the attention of the listener and as always has lots to day about human nature. In a lot of ways "...Zippos" is a self-reflective album which creates massive nostalgia attacks.

1. Tumbledown
2. Mission Statement
3. Incomplete
4. Tilted Cross
5. Faithhealer
6. Rites Of Passage
Plague Of Ghosts:
7. (I) Old Haunts
8. (II) Digging Deep
9. (III) Chocolate Frogs
10. (IV) Waving At Stars
11. (V) Raingod's Dancing
12. (VI) Wake-Up Call (Make It Happen)

FISH
FELLINI DAYS (2001)
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Personally, I think this is an excellent Fish album. "3D" is great as an atmospheric and moody opener that really rocks out for the last four-plus minutes; "Tiki 4" is simply masterful, the accoustic guitar riff and smooth vocals make it so pleasant and joyous that I could listen to the song over and over all day long -- and I have; "Dancing in Fog" has a great flow to it, and I find I cannot help but feel an urge to dance to the beat (though the hip-hop remix of it is probably the worst thing Fish has ever produced!); "The Pilgrim's Address" is effective as an anti-war song (the line about "killing a man whose father loved him just like me" is especially haunting given the current state of world affairs); and "Clock Moves Sideways" is a powerful prog-rock closer reminiscent of the "Fugazi" sound (and not just because the word appears in the chorus at the end). I even like "Long Cold Day" -- it's great to listen to if you are going through an ugly breakup and feeling a bit bitter. What's good on "Fellini Days" is very, very good indeed and essential to any serious Fish fan. I highly recommend it.

1. 3D
2. So Fellini
3. Tiki 4
4. Our Smile
5. Long Cold Day
6. Dancing in Fog
7. Obligatory Ballad
8. Pilgrim's Address
9. Clock Moves Sideways