The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues (National Album Day)

Description

The Waterboys were formed in London in 1981 and led by the singer/ songwriter Mike Scott, the group’s only constant member – with the supporting musicians ever changing around him 1988’s Fisherman’s Blues is the Waterboys’s 4th album, for whichthe band were joined by traditional Irish players over a 3 year period, recording a mix of Irish trad,
country, Soul and Rock, resulting in a stripped- down, folky sound which was a marked step away from the “big music” he founded and pursued in previous albums.

It has been called their ‘warmest and most rewarding record’. The album has cut at half-speed by Barry Grint at AIR Studios, London. Format: Limited Edition 1LP 180gm Yellow Vinyl, poly inners, insert and OBI.

Tracklist

Fisherman’s Blues
We Will Not Be Lovers
Strange Boat
World Party
Sweet Thing
And A Bang On The Ear
Has Anybody Here Seen Hank?
When Will We Be Married?
When Ye Go Away
Dunford’s Fancy
The Stolen Child