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Over thirty minutes of new music from the Big Man from his upcoming swan song due next year.
Didn't care for the pre-release track "Man With A Stick" upon the first few listens. Still not a favorite but the "I Can't Dance" Genesis vibe has started to win me over and I can live with it.
The other two tracks are stellar. I'm sure there is some sentimentally involved as a long time fan and knowing the end is near, but I welcomed the more long form style for both "Waverly Steps" and "Little Man What Now." Although in no way musically similar, the dark tone of the latter (lyrically) brought back memories of the Clutching record he's currently touring behind.
Even diehards seem to admit that the Fish solo discography is tricky to navigate but I'm happy to report that the quality of the new tracks and the selection of live tunes included (not the usual suspects) make this a satisfying purchase.
If anyone's on the fence I'd say you won't be disappointed.
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