Label: Chrysalis
Reissued 10/18/2024, Originally released 1988
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 which the 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.
Track listing:
- 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
- The Stolen Child