| • Science | • People | • Locations | • Timeline |
| Fisherman's Blues | ||
|---|---|---|
| LP by The Waterboys | ||
| Released | October, 1988 | |
| Recorded | Windmill Lane Studio & Spiddal House 1986 - 1988 | |
| Genre | Folk-rock | |
| Length | 52 min 53 s | |
| Record label | Chrysalis | |
| Producers | Mike Scott, Vinnie Killduff, Bob Johnson & John Dunford | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| All Music Guide | 4.5 stars out of 5 | link |
| Rolling Stone magazine | 4 stars out of 5 | link |
| The Waterboys Chronology | ||
| This Is The SeaThis Is The Sea was The Waterboys' third and last of their "Big Music" era albums. Considered by crtics to be the finest album of their early rock orientated sound, it was the first Waterboys album to enter the U. charts, peaking at number 37. A remastere ( 19851985 is a common year starting on Tuesday. Events January events January 1 Creation of the Internet's Domain Name System. January 17 British Telecom annouces they are going to abolish the famous red telephone boxes. January 23 A debate in the House of Lor) | Fisherman's Blues ( 1988) | Room To Roam ( 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo) |
The album Fisherman's Blues marked a change in the sound of the The Waterboys', abandoning their earlier grandiose rock sound for a mixture of traditional Irish musicIreland is an island in the North Atlantic politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is internationally known for its folk music, which has remained a vibrant tradition throughout the 20th century, when many traditional, country musicCountry music once known as Country and Western music is a popular musical form developed in the southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, spirituals, and the blues. Vernon Dalhart was the first country singer to have a nation-wide hit and rock and rollRock and roll also called rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony backing), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. As a cultural phenomenon,. Critics were divided on its release with some disappointed at the change of direction and others ranking it among The Waterboys' best work. Critics' views of the album have softened over time with some now declaring it one of the finest albums released during the 1980s. The album went on to become the Waterboys' best selling album, despite reaching only number 13 in the U.K. charts on release.