13th Star [IMPORT]

Fish

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 5, 2008)
• Original Release Date: January 8, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Chocolate Frog UK
• ASIN: B0010V4TFA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,373 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Fish first came to the notice of music fans as the front man for neo progressive rock band Marillion. 13th Star is the latest studio offering from Fish and was written and recorded during what was one of the biggest personal upheavals in his life. The a

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fish - Treams Up With Bassist Steve Vantis For A Solid Album, September 18, 2008

By	Steven Sly (Kalamazoo, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fish's most recent release seems to have received some of his best reviews in a long time from both critics and fans alike. Personally I think some of his earlier work ("Sunsets On Empire" comes to mind.) is better, but 13th Star is a solid album. Most of this material was written by Fish and bass player Steve Vantis. Vantis brings a more contemporary feel to the proceedings and in general toughens up Fish's sound a bit. Lyrically Fish is often at his best when going through a relationship breakup ("Misplaced Childhood", "Fellini Days") and 13th Star documents his well publicized split from one time fiancée Heather Findley from Mostly Autumn. Fish's voice is not what it used to be, but what he still has fits the material well here. Highlights include "Circle Line", "Square Go", "Zoe 25", the single "Arc Of A Curve", the rocking "Dark Star" and the album closer "13th Star". Although from a commercial perspective Fish's fortunes have declined over the years, he continues to put out quality work and this album should be another crowd pleaser for fans of the big man from Scotland.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shocked to say this, March 27, 2009

By	Michael "Film critic" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 13th Star (Audio CD)

I have always loved Fish and supported his work. But I never thought I would be saying this. This album is not only the best thing he has ever done but it's better then the last couple Marillion albums. And I am a huge Marillion fan. Been to 3/5 of their fan conventions over seas. The production on 13th Star is stellar. The emotion and personal nature of the material is really special. It's actually one of the best albums I have ever heard from start to finish. And I own about 3,000 cd's. What a strong effort by Fish.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars He just keeps going... , February 6, 2009

By	Bryan M. Tucker (baltimore) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Good music, good musicians. Good production, good artwork. Yet again, a bit lacking in the melody catagory. The guitar riffs are often more memorable than any of the vocals. A step in the right direction though after the ghastly Crows CD.