THE FALL OF MAN

...And they called it Guppy Love... A band for pescatarians everywhere! A guppy is a small tropical fish with a wide, brightly-coloured tail fin. Guppy Fish the band are a different kettle of fish altogether though, This Athenian trio are leaning towards the heavier side of Porcupine Tree's music, although hopefully, fans of Steven Wilson & co. won't get too prickly about me comparing them to Guppy Fish. Imagine floating on a breezy Mediterranean Sea with choppy waves of heavy guitar riffing breaking out and rocking the boat. That's the kind of album we have here. The title track and album opener,"The Fall of Man", nicely sets the scene with a subdued and atmospheric intro, before rip-roaring power chords burst through the surf like a shark attack. Guppy Fish are a band with attitude, as the no-nonsense track, "I Don't Like Your Face" and the Wilson-esque "Exposed" will testify. "Neverending Flow" is the most laid-back track on the album, which veers into melodic Tears for Fears territory. The two-part closing number "Above the Sky" is well-worth waiting for, where the band unleash holy Hellenic hell in a blazing blitzkrieg of Greek fire and fury. Guppy Fish are a Peloponnesian powerhouse, so you won't hear any gentle romantic ballads here,, but if you're not in the mood for blazing a trail through the Aegean with Guppy Fish, then there's plenty more fish in the sea. If, on the other hand, you're born to be wild and like to wear denims and leather whilst riding your Hog, then Guppy Fish are one fish you won't want to throw back into the water - and personally speaking, I prefer Guppy Fish over Walter Trout and Fish from Mariilion.