Rain Gods with Zippos

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   Thanx I guess I'll have to give it a try,
useally I buy his albums unheard, and Raingods was like a meeting with old friends, 
but Fellini Day's made me wonder if it still is the Fish I like (other slight disappointements were Suits, only raw meat has stand the test of time, and Sun sets on empire).

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tuxon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 21 2004 Location: plugged-in Status: Offline Points: 5502	Topic: Rain Gods with Zippos Posted: October 22 2004 at 17:35
	Thanx I guess I'll have to give it a try, useally I buy his albums unheard, and Raingods was like a meeting with old friends, but Fellini Day's made me wonder if it still is the Fish I like (other slight disappointements were Suits, only raw meat has stand the test of time, and Sun sets on empire).
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Fragile Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 27 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 1125	Posted: October 22 2004 at 17:16
	Yes Tuxon it is good and maybe very good it's growing on me at the moment 'Moving Targets,Exit Wounds and Scattering Crows are my fave tracks but with all albums this can change as you get more into it.Here are the tracks. 1.The Field 2.Moving Targets. 3.The Rookie. 4.Zoo Class. 5.The Lost Plot. 6.Old Crow. 7.Numbers. 8.Exit Wound. 9.Innocent Party. 10.Shot the Craw. 11..Scattering Crows. Hope this helps.Have you listened to 'Raingods?

tuxon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 21 2004 Location: plugged-in Status: Offline Points: 5502	Posted: October 22 2004 at 16:00
	I haven't heard "Fields of crows" yet, Is it any good?
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Fragile Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 27 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 1125	Posted: October 20 2004 at 19:34
	well shrinking I have to agree Fish certainly rocks my world.

ShrinkingViolet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 11 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 433	Posted: October 20 2004 at 13:45
	Yes you all must try raingods wae zippos...or feel my ghurlie wrath am away tae watch the fitba'

Fragile Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 27 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 1125	Posted: October 20 2004 at 13:34
	heh heh heh heh heh heh goan yursulf Have to add that Sunsets on empire and Field of crows which is growing on me are also very good Fish albums.But please give Raingods a serious listen to it's a helluva prog album. 'Vodka intimate an affair with isolation'

Velvetclown Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 13 2004 Status: Offline Points: 8548	Posted: October 20 2004 at 05:25
	May yur jauries forever glow in the dark Edited by Velvetclown

Fragile Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 27 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 1125	Posted: October 20 2004 at 04:25
	absoloutley hilarious velvet, lang may your lum wreek Fish the prog world needs good men like you don't give up!!!!!

Velvetclown Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 13 2004 Status: Offline Points: 8548	Posted: October 20 2004 at 01:50
	And to the rest of the world : What are yooz looking at? Never seen a daft wee keelie in a bunnet buckled before?

Velvetclown Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 13 2004 Status: Offline Points: 8548	Posted: October 20 2004 at 00:36
	I´m Swedish awwwwwwwright But I´ve been a Billy Connolly fan since 1975 and after visiting Scotland this year, MY HEART BELONGS TO SCOTLAND !!! It´s sad news indeed ,to hear that Fish might be leaving the Music Biz Darn Ah goat liftit fur wavin mah tadger at the polis ( Sorry Shrinking )

Fragile Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 27 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 1125	Posted: October 19 2004 at 20:35
	Reciprocations required SV awwwwwright, that velvet guy is frickin good at our mother tongue Whits the score wae him is he swedish or scottish I cannae tell wan 'hing is he's bloody guid I mean he's tawkin jist like we dae' Fish cannot be allowed to be lost, such rich a talent has to be encouraged to keep writing and singing and touring.'Again, in our mother tongue 'when will we se his likes again' to reiterate to labour the point 'Raingods is a godamme great prog album!

ShrinkingViolet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 11 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 433	Posted: October 19 2004 at 17:09
	hey velvet , yur pure dead brilliant at that so yu ur ..LoL! Seriously, Fish is contemplating leaving the music buisness altogether. I'm no sure if it's a mixture of bad luck or what but somethings making the big man thinking about packing it all in, this saddens me imensely as i have never seen him and some how managed to miss him on tour this year. A talent like Fish should not be quitting the prog scene. awwwwwwwwright..!!!

Velvetclown Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 13 2004 Status: Offline Points: 8548	Posted: October 19 2004 at 01:59
	Am gaun to ra shoaps No yur no Amur so Edited by Velvetclown

ShrinkingViolet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 11 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 433	Posted: October 18 2004 at 19:31
	aye your all lucky ...if no one replied i would have beaten youz all wae a stick....lol good to see some replies.. listening to Incomplete of RWZ i'm gonna do a tribute to fish n cover it.. Plague of ghosts - song o' the day.. Fish rocks ma world

Fragile Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 27 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 1125	Posted: October 18 2004 at 19:07
	Hey SV no need to go railing at people but you are young so it's understandable.GDUB like all artists Fish has made some very average albums the one you mentioned and Fellini Days come to mind.But Vigil as Reed Lover so clearly pointed out for Blacksword is a superb album from start to finish.Sometimes music grabs you and holds you no matter what age you are.For me currently it's RGWZ it really is just a fantastic album.Field of crows is also very good but not as strong as the two highlighted.Bob thanks for your input it's appreciated I only hope that the Fish man checks out forums such as these.He is a highly talented individual who should forget the acting thing and stick to what he is best suited to, making music.Raingods is a very fine prog album buy it and find out.SV tnx for getting these good ol prog boys moving. Edited by Fragile

Blacksword Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 22 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 16130	Posted: October 18 2004 at 15:50
	Cheers Reed!
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Reed Lover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 16 2004 Location: Sao Tome and Pr Status: Offline Points: 5187	Posted: October 18 2004 at 15:47
	Vigil In a Wilderness Of Mirrors is a stormer. A FIVE STAR album. 1. Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors (8:46) 2. Big Wedge (5:25) 3. State of Mind (4.45) 4. The Company (4:07) 5. A Gentleman's Excuse Me (4:20) 6. The Voyeur (I Like to Watch) (4:45) 7. Family Business (5:22) 8. View from a Hill (6.39) 9. Cliche (7:06) http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006I4DB/qid=1098 128914/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/026-1269494-5762041 To order for £8.99 and listen to clips.


Blacksword Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 22 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 16130	Posted: October 18 2004 at 15:38
	I am guilty of not haing taken an interest in Fish's solo career. To be honest as much as I liked Marillion in their Fishy days, I stopped listerning when he left and lost interest in their music for quite a while. Only in the last year have I dug out all my old Marillion vinyl, played it, replaced it with CD's and even invested in some Hogarth Marillion, which I'm not that blown away by to be honest. I clearly need an education, so I'll read some reviews, and make a purchase very soon. Recommendations please!!??
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Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: October 18 2004 at 14:26
	The problem with a lot of lead singers when they go solo, or make solo albums, is that their output is dominated even more by vocals. Because they will often not have the ability to play a musical instrument, they feel their voice has to be constantly heard, for it to be their album. In a band situation, the rest of the group will have their influence, and hopefully this leads to a balanced album with sometimes lengthy instrumental sections. Other band members such as guitarists, bassists, drummers etc. do not seem to have this attitude to their solo work to nearly the same degree, probably becuase most of them try to sing! I think Fish's early solo output suffered in this way. With "Raingods with zippos" though, Fish seemed to be prepared to make much more of a band album, and the result was probably his most progressive album yet. (Hey I must save that for my review!) I agree Fragile, RWZ is a very good album probably Fish's best since his days with you know who. Good to see SV likes it too!

lobster41 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 08 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 115	Posted: October 18 2004 at 09:54
	I have loved Fish and his lyrics since I discovered him on SFAJT. While I find his solo work spotty (I didn't like "Suits" for instance), some of his work is outstanding. I especially loved "Sunsets on Empire", from the intro guitar work of "Johnny Punter", to the impassioned lyrics of the title track. I can't say that I cared for RWZ, but I'll have to go back and listen to it again. BTW: If anyone has a tab for the guitar of "Johnny Punter", I would truly love to learn that song.