Fish Out of Water

by Chris Squire

Overview

Yes-like in every possible aspect, Chris Squire's Fish out of Water is an album that's typical of his band's progressive formula: softened keyboard extensions a la Patrick Moraz, steady yet atmospheric percussion work from Bill Bruford, and a smattering of flute and saxophone that accompanies a small orchestra, which includes effective horn and harp work. Squire's guitar playing is standard, coming to life the most on "Silently Falling" and "Lucky Seven," with the former boosted by a rather dazzling synthesizer solo from Moraz. Even though there are few surprises laid out on the album's five tracks, the elemental composition of pure '70s progressive rock is strewn across each song from start to finish. Squire even sounds like Jon Anderson, especially on "Hold out Your Hand," and each of the song's melodies cater to Squire's vocal ascent. Fish out of Water harbors some firm instrumental and vocal cross-breeding while remaining well within the prog rock norm. ~ Mike DeGagne

Product Details

Release Date:	06/02/2023
Label:	Esoteric Recordings
UPC:	5013929472105
Rank:	48104

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chris Squire   Primary Artist,Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (12 String Acoustic),Guitar (12 String Electric)
John Wilbraham   Primary Artist,Brass
Barry Rose   Primary Artist,Organ,Keyboards,Pipe Organ
Patrick Moraz   Primary Artist,Bass,Organ,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Synthesizer Bass
Andrew Pryce Jackman   Primary Artist,Piano,Conductor,Piano (Electric)
Julian Gaillard   Primary Artist,Strings
Bill Bruford   Primary Artist,Drums,Percussion
Jimmy Hastings   Primary Artist,Flute
Alan White   Primary Artist
Andrew Jackman   Piano,Keyboards,Piano (Electric)
Mel Collins   Saxophone
David Snell   Harp
Nikki   Vocals
James Buck   Horn,Horn Section
Adrian Brett   Woodwind

Technical Credits

Chris Squire   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Peter Sinfield   Technical Assistance
Brian Lane   Cover Photo,Photography
John Wilbraham   Leader,Overdubs
David Snell   Leader
Graham Preskett   Mastering
Nigel Luby   Assistant Engineer
Trevor Spencer   Mastering
Andrew Pryce Jackman   Orchestration
Phil Carson   Overdubs,Mastering
Julian Gaillard   Leader
James Buck   Leader
Adrian Brett   Leader
Greg Jackson   Engineer
Gregg Jackmann   Engineer
Larry Berns   Photography,Cover Design