Live: No More Fish Jokes
Walter Trout · 1993
71 min · 12 tracks · blues
Raw, electrifying blues guitar weaves through heartfelt storytelling in a dynamic live setting.
Why this album works
'Live: No More Fish Jokes' is significant not only for its energetic capture of Trout's live show but also for its reflection of the early 90s blues revival. The album showcases Trout's ability to connect with audiences, earning him a loyal fanbase and contributing to his subsequent rise in popularity within the genre.
- Career context
- By 1993, Walter Trout was establishing himself as a prominent voice in the blues rock genre, following his acclaimed debut album 'Life in the Jungle' released in 1990. 'Live: No More Fish Jokes' came at a pivotal time when Trout was gaining recognition for his explosive guitar work and engaging performances, solidifying his status within the music community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Zappa· Prince· Bette Midler· Chicago· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Weather Report· The Roots· Tom Waits
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dust My Broom Standout 6:27
- 2 If You Just Try 7:05
- 3 False Alarm 5:34
- 4 Life in the Jungle 6:21
- 5 Girl From the North Country 8:10
- 6 Victor the Cajun 6:11
- 7 Earrings on the Table 1:41
- 8 Motivation of Love 6:25
- 9 Playing With the Gloves On 4:02
- 10 The Love That We Once Knew 6:29
- 11 Prisoner of a Dream Standout 6:13
- 12 Going Down Standout 6:57
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