School of Fish (album) explained

School of Fish
Type:	Album
Artist:	School of Fish
Cover:	School of Fish Self Titled.jpg
Released:	April 1991
Recorded:	1990
Genre:	Rock
Length:	44:14
Label:	Capitol
Producer:	John Porter
Next Title:	Human Cannonball
Next Year:	1993

School of Fish is the debut studio album by the American band School of Fish.^[1] It was released in April 1991.

Promotion

The album was supported by the single "3 Strange Days", which peaked at No. 12 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.^[2] The single included two non-album tracks: the original composition "Where Have I Been" and the cover of Prince's "Let's Pretend We're Married".

Critical reception

The Calgary Herald noted that "neo-psychedelic guitar-grunge swirls beneath the surface of each song." The San Diego Union-Tribune concluded that the band "concocted an irresistible brew of tough-guy guitars, sweet vocals and thoughtful lyrics that sounds like a cross between Free, the Babys and Crowded House."^[3]

Track listing

All tracks written by Josh Clayton-Felt & Michael Ward, except where noted.

1. "Intro" - 1:42
2. "3 Strange Days" - 5:12
3. "Talk Like Strangers" - 3:37
4. "Deep End" - 4:54
5. "King Of The Dollar" (Felt/Jagger/Richards/Ward) - 2:47
6. "Speechless" - 4:56
7. "Wrong" - 4:28
8. "Rose Colored Glasses" - 3:43
9. "Under The Microscope" - 4:34
10. "Fell" - 2:50
11. "Euphoria" - 5:45

Personnel

School of Fish

• Josh Clayton-Felt - vocals, guitar, drum box
• Michael Ward - lead guitar, background vocals, drum box
• M.P. - drums
• Dominic Nardini - bass guitar

Production

• • Produced by John Porter Engineered by Dave "Death" Pine, assisted by Ken Paulakovich and Lee Manning
• Mixed at Chapel Studio
• Art direction – Tommy Steele
• Design – Heather Van Haaften
• Photography – Dennis Keeley

Charts

Year	Chart	Position
1991	US Heatseekers Albums^[4]	5
	US The Billboard 200^[5]	142

Notes and References

1. Book: Talevski . Nick . Rock Obituaries: Knocking on Heaven's Door . 2010 . Omnibus Press . 86.
2. Web site: Mainstream Rock Airplay Week of October 5, 1991. billboard.com. October 5, 1991. 2022-12-26.
3. News: Peterson . Karla . Success of first LP leaves School of Fish breathless . The San Diego Union-Tribune . May 3, 1991 . C5.
4. Web site: Heatseekers Albums Week of February 1, 1992. billboard.com. February 1, 1992. 2022-12-26.
5. Web site: Billboard 200 week of September 21, 1991. billboard.com. September 21, 1991. 2020-09-19.