The Waterboys were formed in London in 1981 and led by the singer/songwriter Mike Scott, the group's only constant member - with the supporting musicians ever changing around him.
1988's Fisherman's Blues is the Waterboys's 4th album, for whichthe band were joined by traditional Irish players over a 3 year period, recording a mix of Irish trad, country, Soul and Rock, resulting in a stripped-down, folky sound which was a marked step away from the \"big music\" he founded and pursued in previous albums.
It has been called their 'warmest and most rewarding record'.
The album has cut at half-speed by Barry Grint at AIR Studios, London.
- Fisherman's Blues
- We Will Not Be Lovers
- Strange Boat
- World Party
- Sweet Thing
- And A Bang On The Ear
- Has Anybody Here Seen Hank?
- When Will We Be Married?
- When Ye Go Away
- Dunford's Fancy
- The Stolen Child