Description

Fishbone was one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late 80s. With their hyperactive, selfconscious diversity, goofy sense of humor, and sharp social commentary, the group gained a sizable cult following during the late 80s.Truth and Soul is their second studio album, originally released in 1988. The album features a wide array of genres including punk, ska, reggae, soul, funk, elements of hard rock and blues. Truth and Soul contains a cover version of Curtis Mayfields Freddies Dead, originally from the soundtrack to the film Super Fly and it is the first single of the album. Three other tracks were released as singles Ma and Pa, with a video directed by Mike Lipscombe, Change and One Day. The album was awarded fouroutoffive stars in 2004s The New Rolling Stone Album Guide.Truth And Soul is available as a 35th anniversary edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent red coloured vinyl and includes the original insert with lyrics and liner notes. Fishbone Vinyl is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £28 +P&P