Fish Records Mailer Issue 8 (Apr/May 2000)

Welcome to the April issue! - this is probably the best selection of discs we've ever had in a mailer line-up and one that covers all aspects of the music we stock. Singer/songwriter fans have an embarrassment of riches to choose from with Slaid Cleaves and Ellis Paul, while everyone should take a look at the Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer release and the new Sara Hickman disc.


Slaid Cleaves - Broke Down

'Broke Down' is Slaid's second release on Rounder, and this disc realises the potential he showed on his earlier album. A cross between country and traditional singer-songwriter material, the majority of tracks.... full review

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Ellis Paul - Live (double)

Following on nicely from the new JWH release, Philo have released a live double set of one of Ellis' shows from the Somerville Theatre in Massachusetts. The two discs act as a retrospective of Ellis' previous albums.... full review

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Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer - Tanglewood Tree

This disc was the real surprise of the latest batch of releases – it’s album that knocks you out with its melodies, instrumentation and intelligence. The Seattle based duo share the vocal duties throughout the disc.... full review

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Sara Hickman - Spiritual Appliances

Sara has long been linked to her contemporaries such as Shawn Colvin and Nanci Griffith - but this release shows her drawing on a wide range of influences and instruments to produce an excellent album with an individual.... full review

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Various - Bob Harris Presents Vol. 1

This is the first in a series of quarterly released albums by Bob, each disc contains 15 tracks of some of the best music around that is just out of the public eye. This series looks likely to become an important too.... full review

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The Nields - If You Lived Here, You'd be Home Now

Following in the same musical vein as last months Kennedy's album, the Nields release their latest album this month. The folk-pop quintet are known for their strong melodies, gorgeous harmonies and excellent.... full review

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