Fish Heads and Tails
Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie · 1989
32 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of alternative rock infused with catchy hooks and sardonic lyrics that captures late-'80s British youth culture.
Fish Heads and Tails is an album by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie, released in 1989. A vibrant tapestry of alternative rock infused with catchy hooks and sardonic lyrics that captures late-'80s British youth culture. The album features the single 'Headed for the Sun,' which gained considerable airplay and helped the band secure a dedicated fanbase. Additionally, its raw production style and socially conscious themes resonated with the burgeoning Britpop movement that would follow in the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fish Heads and Tails sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of alternative rock infused with catchy hooks and sardonic lyrics that captures late-'80s British youth culture. Rooted in alternative rock.
What makes Fish Heads and Tails by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie notable?
The album features the single 'Headed for the Sun,' which gained considerable airplay and helped the band secure a dedicated fanbase. Additionally, its raw production style and socially conscious themes resonated with the burgeoning Britpop movement that would follow in the early '90s. Released in 1989, 'Fish Heads and Tails' was Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie's second album, following their debut 'Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie' from 1988. This album solidified their presence in the UK alternative rock scene, showcasing their evolution in sound while maintaining a sharp lyrical edge.
How many songs are on Fish Heads and Tails?
Fish Heads and Tails has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Amsterdam Standout 3:25
- 2 Somewhere in China 3:02
- 3 Calton Hill
- 4 Secrets
- 5 Face to Face Standout 3:32
- 6 Sick of You Standout 3:14
- 7 Green Turn Red 4:00
- 8 Pleasure Search 3:34
- 9 Mystery Train 3:42
- 10 Knockin’ on Joe (live) 7:44
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
32 min 17 sec
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