Angelfish
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Angelfish
- Artist: Angelfish
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- Release Date: 1994
- Total Time: 35:45
- Genre: Rock
Review
Future Garbage-woman Shirley Manson fronted this Scottish quartet, and Angelfish is their self-titled debut produced by Talking Heads rhythm section Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth. Imagine a garage version of Garbage's studio-honed perfection. Manson sounds a bit like Siouxsie Sioux on "Dogs in a Cage" and "Suffocate Me." On "Heartbreak to Hate," she (and the entire band) does a passable imitation of late '70s/early '80s AOR goddess Pat Benatar. Much of the album is marked by grinding guitars, moody keyboards and pounding drums, which leaves many of the songs indistinguishable. There are a few scattered gems: "King of the World" is an uptempo, singalong delight replete with new wave guitars, and on "The End," Manson shows her affection for Chrissie Hynde. Lastly, the band offers a cover of Holly Vincent's "You Can Love Her" with a sultry, longing vocal by Manson. Not a memorable record, but, at times, an interesting one for those with more than a passing yen for Manson. ~ Tom Demalon, Rovi| Angelfire (2006 Album by Millenium) | |
| Angelfish (1996 Album by And Also the Trees) |
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Angelfish (album)
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| Released | February 1994 (see release history) |
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| Recorded | March 1993 at The Clubhouse Music Studio, Connecticut, USA | |
| Genre | Alternative rock | |
| Length | 35:51 | |
| Label | Radioactive Records / MCA | |
| Producer | Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth | |
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Angelfish is the 1994 self-titled debut and single studio album released by Scottish alternative rock group Angelfish, fronted by Shirley Manson.[2] The Angelfish album was born out of necessity when Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie's record distributor MCA expressed interest in recording an album with Manson on lead vocals rather than furthering its commitment to the Mackenzies. The Mackenzies' record label boss Gary Kurfirst signed Manson as a solo artist, with the remaining Mackenzies performing as her backing band to circumvent the band's existing deal with MCA.[3]
Two single releases promoted the album, the first an EP for "Suffocate Me" was released mid-1993, while the second, "Heartbreak to Hate", was released to radio at the time of the album's release.[2] The music video for "Suffocate Me" famously aired once by MTV during 120 Minutes, where it was seen by Garbage co-founder Steve Marker.[4] Manson was asked to join Garbage, and accepted.[5] The Angelfish side-project was dissolved, while Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie continued on for another two years without Manson.[2]
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Track listing
All songs by Angelfish, except where noted.
- "Dogs in a Cage" – 2:34
- "Suffocate Me" – 3:40
- "You Can Love Her" (Holly Vincent) – 3:48
- "King of the World" – 3:03
- "Sleep with Me" – 3:21
- "Heartbreak to Hate" – 4:15
- "The Sun Won't Shine" – 3:52
- "Mummy Can't Drive" – 3:57
- "Tomorrow Forever" – 3:30
- "The End" (Martin Metcalfe, Derek Kelly, Neil Baldwin) – 4:25
Release history
| Region | Date | Label |
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| Japan | February 2, 1994 | MCA Victor MVCM 456 |
| Canada | February 15, 1994 | MCA Canada RARD-10917 |
| United States | Radioactive Records RARD/C-10917 | |
| Europe | February 28, 1994 | MCA Records RARD-10917 |
In the United Kingdom, Angelfish remains an import-only release, distributed by Island Records. Most copies come with a "featuring Shirley Manson of Garbage" sticker.
Chart positions and sales
| Country | Peak position | Certification | Sales |
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| United States | - | None | 10,000[6] |
Credits
- Vocals: Shirley Manson
- Produced: Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth
- Executive producer: Gary Kurfirst
- All songs written and arranged by Angelfish, except "You Can Love Her" written by Holly Vincent and "The End" written by Martin Metcalfe, Derek Kelly and Neil Baldwin.[7]
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ a b c "Garbage". Record Collector. 1997-02-01
- ^ "Goodbye Mr Mackenzie - Biog". Blokshok Productions. http://blokshok.co.uk/gmm/blok_music_Macs.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ^ "Garbage: Behind The Music". Behind The Music. 2002-03-31.
- ^ 153 F.Supp.2d 462 RADIOACTIVE, J.V., Plaintiff, v. Shirley MANSON, Defendant. No. 01 Civ.1948(SAS). United States District Court, S.D. New York. (29 July 2001)
- ^ "Garbage sues Universal Music". Canoe -- JAM! Music. http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/G/Garbage/2001/01/30/745308.html. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20011117232114/http://www.afn.org/~afn60203/releases.html
External links
- Official Website Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie & Angelfish
- Angelfish fan site
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