Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
A return to form after a sophomore slump, Revenge of the Goldfish found Inspiral Carpets moving further away from the sound of their debut album and its heavy keyboards and dance elements. Instead, Revenge of the Goldfish was the band's most straightforward rock album, featuring a number of edgy, aggressive guitar-dominated numbers with a nice use of effects. There's still some of the old organ on such tracks as "A Little Disappeared," but for the most part keyboardist Clint Boon plays more synths here. Not only has the band's songwriting improved since their second album, but the production is far sharper without sounding too overdone. There is the occasional off track, but such tempo numbers as "Generations," "Mystery," and the phenomenal closer, "Irresistible Force," rank up there among the band's best. Meanwhile, the ballads "Two Worlds Collide" and "Bitches Brew" manage to stay heartfelt while offering a nice groove. Overlooked, but for no good reason.
© Geoff Orens /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From 12.49€/month
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Inspiral Carpets, MainArtist - Martyn Walsh, Composer, Bass Guitar - Graham Lambert, Composer, Guitar - Craig Gill, Composer, Drums - Tom Hingley, Composer, Vocals - Clint Boon, Composer, Keyboards, Vocals
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Album review
A return to form after a sophomore slump, Revenge of the Goldfish found Inspiral Carpets moving further away from the sound of their debut album and its heavy keyboards and dance elements. Instead, Revenge of the Goldfish was the band's most straightforward rock album, featuring a number of edgy, aggressive guitar-dominated numbers with a nice use of effects. There's still some of the old organ on such tracks as "A Little Disappeared," but for the most part keyboardist Clint Boon plays more synths here. Not only has the band's songwriting improved since their second album, but the production is far sharper without sounding too overdone. There is the occasional off track, but such tempo numbers as "Generations," "Mystery," and the phenomenal closer, "Irresistible Force," rank up there among the band's best. Meanwhile, the ballads "Two Worlds Collide" and "Bitches Brew" manage to stay heartfelt while offering a nice groove. Overlooked, but for no good reason.
© Geoff Orens /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:17
- Main artists: Inspiral Carpets
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Mute, a BMG Company
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1992 Mute Records Ltd., a BMG Company
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.