Not to be confused with the band Phish, this talented singer/songwriter left atmospheric progsters Marillion in 1988 to venture into the brilliant solo career that's encapsulated on Kettle of Fish. A gifted writer, Fish pens eloquent, emotive lyrics that reflect personal and political concerns. Match his verbal gift with innovative music that draws from prog and classic rock, Scottish folk, funk, and dance and you get such truly original tunes as the swaggering, Peter Gabriel-like "Big Wedge," the anthemic "Credo," and the ironic, romantic "Just Good Friends," a duet with Sam Brown. Two new songs and liners from the man himself add to the package's appeal. One can quibble about other selections, but Kettle of Fish is a very good intro into the world of a truly personable performer with a powerful, universal message. --Bryan Reesman
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5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 3.68 ounces
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2000
For those who haven't heard from Fish since he left Marillion, you finally have a chance to hear what he has been working on for the last ten yeas. For those of you who haven't heard of Fish at all, Kettle Of Fish offers a good introduction to an ideal-driven Scottish singer/songwriter with progressive rock roots. His lyrics compare favourably with Neil Peart of Rush, Roger Waters, and (when he lightens up) Ray Davies of The Kinks. As a bonus to this package, two new songs are added. "Chasing Miss Pretty," is a fun song that deserves to be added to the list of summer anthems blaring from car stereos. Infatuation made fun of, a la Ray Davies. A good Top 40 sounding track. "Mr. Buttons," is topical Fish, exploring the age of computer crime. The song's title is the name of a harmless (?) hacker. This is a definite rock song, sure to go well in concert.
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