Chills & Fever
Samantha Fish · 2017
54 min · 14 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of blues and soul, infused with playful energy and a contemporary twist on classic sounds.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chills & Fever — The title track encapsulates the album's lively spirit, combining infectious rhythms with soulful vocals that showcase Fish's dynamic range.
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Hello Stranger — This cover of an iconic song showcases Fish's ability to reinterpret classics while infusing them with her own distinctive vocal style and energy.
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It's Your Voodoo Working — With its catchy hooks and rhythmic intensity, this track illustrates Fish's talent for merging traditional blues elements with modern sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional blues with modern elements, showcasing strong songwriting and vibrant performances.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a lively tempo, with the sixth introducing a slower groove that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between the singer and instrumentalists.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- playful energy for social gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- infectious grooves that uplift mood
- dynamic shifts between fun and
Maybe skip if you
- long, immersive listening preference
- slow-paced, contemplative experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Chills & Fever is Samantha Fish's fourth studio album, following the commercially successful Wild Heart. At this point in her career, Fish was transitioning from traditional blues to a more eclectic sound, showcasing her versatility as both a guitarist and vocalist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 He Did It 3:00
- 2 Chills & Fever 3:19
- 3 Hello Stranger 4:22
- 4 It’s Your Voodoo Working 3:39
- 5 Hurt’s All Gone 3:43
- 6 You Can’t Go 4:03
- 7 Either Way I Lose 5:27
- 8 Never Gonna Cry 4:12
- 9 Little Baby 2:56
- 10 Nearer to You 3:24
- 11 You’ll Never Change 3:11
- 12 Crow Jane 3:31
- 13 Somebody’s Always Trying 6:03
- 14 I’ll Come Running Over 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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