Top tracks — play these first
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Lucky — The opening track introduces listeners to the album's blend of intricate melodies and personal themes, setting a reflective tone that persists throughout.
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Big Wedge — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and sharp social commentary, showcasing Fish's ability to combine catchy hooks with meaningful lyrics.
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Kayleigh — A poignant exploration of lost love, this song has become one of Fish's signature pieces, illustrating his knack for storytelling through music.
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Fortunes of War — Closing the album, this epic track synthesizes many themes presented earlier, offering a sweeping narrative that encapsulates the emotional journey within Yin and Yang.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring vocals for emotional release
- introspective lyrics for deep reflection
- melodic intricacies that invite focus
- cathartic moments throughout the journey
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- avoid complex lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1995, Yin and Yang was Fish's third solo album following his departure from Marillion. At this point, he was establishing his identity as a solo artist after the commercial success of his previous albums, especially Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marillion· Porcupine Tree· IQ
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lucky 4:56
- 2 Big Wedge 5:49
- 3 Lady Let It Lie 6:57
- 4 Lavender 5:00
- 5 Credo 6:46
- 6 A Gentleman’s Excuse Me 4:18
- 7 Kayleigh 4:10
- 8 State of Mind 6:49
- 9 Somebody Special 4:25
- 10 Sugar Mice 6:19
- 11 Punch & Judy 3:27
- 12 Fortunes of War 8:07
- 13 Internal Exile 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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