Bish
Stephen Bishop · 1978
43 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A blend of soft rock melodies infused with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Bish' features the hit single 'On and On,' which became one of Bishop's signature songs, reaching #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album solidified his presence in the music industry and showcased his songwriting talents, influencing other artists within the soft rock scene.
- Best for
- introspective moments of reflection soft transitions between tracks emotional resonance in lyrics
- Context
- Released in early 1978, 'Bish' was Stephen Bishop's second studio album, following his debut 'Careless' from 1976. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent voice in the soft rock genre, building on the success of earlier hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Ricky Martin· No Doubt· Christina Aguilera· Madonna· Sparks· Harry Nilsson· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Only Had a Brain 1:38
- 2 Losing Myself in You Standout 4:10
- 3 Looking for the Right One 3:46
- 4 Everybody Needs Love 3:25
- 5 Guitar Interlude 0:27
- 6 A Fool at Heart Standout 5:29
- 7 What Love Can Do Standout 2:30
- 8 Prelude 0:19
- 9 Vagabond From Heaven 3:56
- 10 Bish’s Hideaway 4:05
- 11 Only the Heart Within You 4:13
- 12 Recognized 0:55
- 13 I’ve Never Known a Nite Like This 4:11
- 14 When I Was in Love 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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