Fish Rising
Steve Hillage · 1975
44 min · 5 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant tapestry of cosmic melodies intertwining progressive rock with ethereal soundscapes and intricate musicianship.
Top tracks — play these first
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Solar Musick Suite: Sun Song (I Love Its Holy Mystery) / Canterbury Sunrise / Hiram Afterglid Meets the Dervish / Sun Song (reprise) — This expansive track sets the tone for the album with its intricate arrangements and seamless transitions, embodying Hillage's unique fusion of musical genres.
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The Salmon Song: Salmon Pool / Solomon's Atlantis Salmon / Swimming With the Salmon / King of the Fishes — With its vibrant imagery and fluid musical shifts, this piece highlights Hillage's lyrical storytelling and mastery of progressive rock dynamics.
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Meditation of the Snake — This brief yet impactful track showcases Hillage's ability to create a meditative atmosphere, offering listeners a moment of introspective calm amid the album’s complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Innovative compositions and intricate musicianship define this debut, making it a standout in progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The album consists of five lengthy tracks, with the first track alone divided into four distinct sections that flow seamlessly into one another.
- Layered guitar work and synthesizers create a rich soundscape, while Hillage's vocals are often harmonized with ethereal backing vocals, adding 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- long immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Fish Rising was Steve Hillage's debut solo album after his tenure with the influential band Gong. This record marked a pivotal transition for Hillage as he embarked on a solo career, showcasing his distinctive blend of psychedelic and progressive rock elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Solar Musick Suite: Sun Song (I Love Its Holy Mystery) / Canterbury Sunrise / Hiram Afterglid Meets the Dervish / Sun Song (reprise) 16:55
- 2 Fish 1:23
- 3 Meditation of the Snake 3:10
- 4 The Salmon Song: Salmon Pool / Solomon's Atlantis Salmon / Swimming With the Salmon / King of the Fishes 8:45
- 5 Aftaglid: Sun Moon Surfing / The Big Wave and the Boat of Hermes / The Silver Ladder / Astral Meadows / The Lafta Yoga Song / Glidding / The Golden Vibe/Outglid 14:46
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