Posted by Mark in UK at 15:09 on May 5 2007

I agree this is not Phatfish at their best. I bought this album on the strength of "Purple through the fishtank" and must say, I am disappointed. It all seems a bit uninspired. We were listening to it in the car and my daughter's comment sums it up: "I preferred Phatfish when they were more "in-your-face!"

Posted by Michael in Newcastle upon Tyne at 22:41 on May 15 2008

Phatfish are recognised for their versatility. Throughout their years they have been fantastic live performers and worshippers, with a solid, striking soaring sound. But on their studio albums, they are more experimental. They were in your face with Heavenbound and Truth, but what is wrong with going for a more melodic, sensitive sound with this album? Turned loud its amazing, a car stereo does not give it justice. The soothing, blending together of all the sounds and the electronic tinge it has is quite interesting. It goes against all this american rock CCM style you get nowadays. With Guaranteed, Phatfish have shown again they can write amazing songs and produce driving albums full of flair and edge, but this album is a beautiful difference to all their louder more heavy stuff, that should be enjoyed and admired.

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Posted by Mark in UK at 14:54 on Apr 25 2009

Re-reading my comments above maybe my choice of words ("uninspired") was unfortunate. I don't mean I don't think God is in it, or that it's insincere at all.
Just be aware, this is a different face of Phatfish.
BTW I just bought '15' and I love it!