Top tracks — play these first
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Perfume River — The opening track sets the tone with its sweeping melodies and intricate arrangements, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of nostalgia and reflection.
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Blind to the Beautiful — This track juxtaposes poignant lyrics about societal indifference against lush instrumentation, showcasing Fish's knack for marrying deep content with compelling music.
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The High Wood, I: High Wood — Part of a multi-part suite, this composition draws listeners into a narrative journey, blending emotive storytelling with complex musical structures.
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The Great Unravelling — Closing the album, this track reflects on themes of loss and change while featuring powerful vocal performances and dynamic instrumentation that encapsulate Fish's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases ambitious songwriting and a strong thematic focus, particularly in its central suite.
What we noticed
- The album features a five-part suite titled 'The High Wood', which spans nearly half the total runtime and explores a cohesive narrative.
- Tracks often shift dynamics dramatically, with some moving from quiet, introspective passages to powerful climaxes within the same song.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, adding layers of texture and depth to the arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic soundscapes for deep reflection
- narrative arcs that unfold slowly
- immersive journeys through lyrical storytelling
- cathartic moments of emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, A Feast of Consequences is Fish's tenth studio album, marking a significant return to his solo career after a hiatus following the 2008 album 13th Star. This album showcases his continued evolution as an artist and storyteller, blending personal narrative with broader themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marillion· Porcupine Tree· IQ
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Perfume River 10:58
- 2 All Loved Up 5:08
- 3 Blind to the Beautiful 5:13
- 4 A Feast of Consequences 4:35
- 5 The High Wood, I: High Wood 5:21
- 6 The High Wood, II: Crucifix Corner 7:20
- 7 The High Wood, III: The Gathering 4:32
- 8 The High Wood, IV: Thistle Alley 6:09
- 9 The High Wood, V: The Leaving 5:03
- 10 The Other Side of Me 6:05
- 11 The Great Unravelling 6:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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