Fish Records Essentials The following albums are the 'best of the best', we consider these to be the strongest albums available through Fish Records. The discs listed below are superb in every area, and are among the most important singer/songwriter albums released since the mid 1990s. We update this list every year, where a disc or two may be added and perhaps an album or two drop off this list. Where possible we've used the original reviews from our mailers, but we've added new comments where appropriate. We keep all of these discs in stock at all times. |
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Lynn Miles - Fall for Beauty |
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Jon Boden - Songs from the Floodplain (2009) One of the most versatile artists on the English Folk Scene, Jon Boden has long since demonstrated that he’s not bound by convention, but even those who anticipate that this, his second solo album may tread a different path, are going to surprised and thrilled.... full review |
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Mark Erelli - Hope and Other Casualties (2006) The artwork of this, Mark’s 5th album pays homage to Dylan’s ‘The Times They Are A-Changin' cover art, and while that makes a bold statement about the disc, it’s one that he carries off throughout the 11 tracks.... full review |
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Krista Detor - Mudshow (2006) Over the latter half of 2006, Krista Detor’s ‘Mudshow’ has been picking up some excellent reviews in Europe, but has stayed below most people’s radar, making it one of the best kept secrets of the year. |
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Chris Wood - Handmade Life (2010) Chris Wood's new album sees him team up with a handpicked small band consisting of cello, percussion and trombone - it's an adventurous mix that works superbly and adds creates a subtle sound unlike anything that's gone before. It's all held together.... full review |
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Anais Mitchell - Hymns for the Exiled (2004) After being awarded the prestigious New Folk award at Kerrville in 2003 much was expected from Anais Mitchell, but few could have anticipated an album as striking as ‘Hymns for the Exiled’. £13.49 |
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Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer - Drum Hat Buddha (2001) 'Drum Hat Buddha' is an astonishing album - in a year when many of the big folk and singer/songwriter names are releasing albums, this disc looks likely to tower above them all. £12.99 |
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Caroline Herring - Golden Apples of the Sun (2009) Caroline’s fourth album ‘Golden Apples of the Sun’ builds on the critical success of her previous albums, and her development over the course of her discs has seen her grow into a fully rounded and mature artist who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the very ..... full review £12.99 |
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Karine Polwart - This Earthly Spell (2008) This album completes the brace of discs that straddled 2007 and 2008 – late 2007 saw the beautiful traditional album ‘Fairest Floo’er’ and only 3 months later we have ‘This Earthly Spell’ which is Karine as most people know her, as one of the UK’s finest.... full review £12.99 |
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Josh Ritter - Golden Age of Radio (2001) Josh Ritter is a young singer/songwriter from Moscow, Idaho - and judging from the stunning quality of this release, is an artist destined for huge success. 'Golden Age of Radio' is a laidback and spare recording, but with real musical depth - he and.... full review £12.99 |
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Tim Van Eyken - Stiffs Lovers Holymen Thieves (2006) While traditional folk music has seen a revival and increase in exposure over the past 10 years thanks to a raft of talented young artists, the way in which Tim Van Eyken has reinterpreted the songs that make up this album puts him up there .... full review £13.49 |
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Crooked Still - Still Crooked (2008) The fantastic 4 piece string band ‘Crooked Still’ released two fantastic albums over the past couple of years, but for this third album a slight change in line-up has seen explosive cellist Rushad leave to be replaced by two new members.... full review £12.99 |
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Joy Kills Sorrow - Darkness Sure Becomes this City (2010) Over the last 15 years, Signature Sounds have been at the forefront of independent acoustic American music, gaining a reputation for supporting young upcoming acts such as Crooked Still, Eilen Jewell, Mark Erelli and more. The release of.... full review £12.99 |
