Top tracks — play these first
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Kayleigh — This track stands out as one of Fish's most recognizable songs, capturing the essence of nostalgia and longing through its melodic hooks and heartfelt delivery.
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Fortunes of War — The song features intricate instrumentation and lyrical depth, delving into themes of conflict and introspection that resonate throughout the album.
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Cliché — With its extended length and evolving structure, this track showcases Fish's signature storytelling style paired with dynamic musical shifts, making it a highlight of the collection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on longing
- epic journeys through rich melodies
- patient unfolding of complex themes
- immersive storytelling with emotional depth
- thoughtful listening for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tunes
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Bouillabaisse is Fish's sixth studio album, following his 2001 effort, Fellini Days. At this point in his career, Fish was navigating a resurgence in creativity after a period of personal and professional challenges. This album solidified his commitment to progressive rock while exploring new thematic depths.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marillion· Porcupine Tree· IQ
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Just Good Friends 4:01
- 2 Shot the Craw 4:00
- 3 A Gentleman’s Excuse Me 4:17
- 4 Kayleigh 3:38
- 5 Solo 4:08
- 6 Incomplete 3:43
- 7 The Company 4:05
- 8 Fortunes of War 5:05
- 9 Our Smile 4:17
- 10 Lavender 3:42
- 11 Lady Let It Lie 4:08
- 12 Cliché 7:05
- 13 Scattering Crows 5:08
- 14 Tara 4:06
- 15 Caledonia 4:19
- 16 Raw Meat 5:13
Disc 2
- 1 Big Wedge 4:36
- 2 Credo 4:03
- 3 Incommunicado 3:56
- 4 Goldfish and Clowns 4:11
- 5 Long Cold Day 5:35
- 6 Brother 52 3:58
- 7 Clock Moves Sideways 7:02
- 8 The Perception of Johnny Punter 8:37
- 9 Moving Targets 5:46
- 10 Plague of Ghosts, i: Old Haunts 3:12
- 11 Plague of Ghosts, ii: Digging Deep 6:48
- 12 Plague of Ghosts, iii: Chocolate Frogs 4:04
- 13 Plague of Ghosts, iv: Waving at Stars 3:12
- 14 Plague of Ghosts, v: Raingods Dancing 4:16
- 15 Plague of Ghosts, vi: Wake Up Call (Make It Happen) 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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