School of Fish (album)

School of Fish
Studio album by School of Fish
Released	April 1991
Recorded	1990
Genre	Rock
Length	44:14
Label	Capitol
Producer	John Porter
School of Fish chronology
School of Fish (1991) Human Cannonball (1993)
Singles from School of Fish
"3 Strange Days" Released: 1991

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

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
Calgary Herald	C[4]

The Calgary Herald noted that "neo-psychedelic guitar-grunge swirls beneath the surface of each song."[4] 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."[5]

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[6]	5
	US The Billboard 200[7]	142

References

1. Talevski, Nick (2010). Rock Obituaries: Knocking on Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 86.
2. "Mainstream Rock Airplay Week of October 5, 1991". billboard.com. October 5, 1991. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
3. Torreano, Bradley. "School of Fish AMG Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
4. Muretich, James (Apr 21, 1991). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. D2.
5. Peterson, Karla (May 3, 1991). "Success of first LP leaves School of Fish breathless". The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. C5.
6. "Heatseekers Albums Week of February 1, 1992". billboard.com. February 1, 1992. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
7. "Billboard 200 week of September 21, 1991". billboard.com. September 21, 1991. Retrieved 2020-09-19.