Fish Records Mailer Issue 3 (May/June 1999)

Welcome to the May/June mailer, this issue has some great new releases, Kate Rusby’s new album being the pick of an excellent bunch.

Kate Rusby - Sleepless

It seems an age since "Hourglass" was released, which makes this new release from Kate all the more welcome. This release has 11 tracks, a mixture of "traditional drowning ballads and castle knocking down songs".... full review

£12.99

Nic Jones - In Search of Nic Jones

This album is a fantastic collection of songs, and the quality of Nic’s performances both as a storyteller and a guitarist are never less than breathtaking. Put together to re-create a typical Nic Jones concert, it highlights.... full review

£12.99

Erica Wheeler - Three Wishes

Erica is a singer / songwriter who draws her musical influences from folk and contemporary bluegrass, and mixes them to produce a melodic, enjoyable whole. There is no doubt where Erica roots lie, the album is very.... full review

£12.99

Cliff Eberhardt – Borders

This new album on Red House, has a "bigger" sound than his last work, but his vocals and guitar work still grab you and make you listen. A fantastic storyteller and lyricist, Cliff’s songs make you think about what he’s saying.... full review

£12.99

Chuck Brodsky – Radio

A vastly under-rated songwriter, Chuck’s albums are like chronicles of American culture and real life. He will tackle ANY subject in his writing, and approaches his subjects in a wry manner, and keeps his tongue firmly in cheek.... full review

£12.99

Williams, Shindell, Kaplansky – Cry Cry Cry

This album sort of sneaked late into the last mailer, but I thought it deserved a full month in there, so it's back!. Fish Records joint favourite release from last year (along with Ellis Paul's "Translucent Soul").... full review

£13.49