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THE REVIEW
With “Have you Fed the Fish?” Badly Drawn Boy temporarily leaves his lo-fi roots for sunnier and more rhythmic terrains.
At the production helm, we find Tom Rothrock, as in “About a Boy” (soundtrack of the film of the same name), unlike the first album which lacked the presence of a producer. The sound is affected, the arrangements are more complex, and there is more room for brass, strings, and keyboards than in the previous “The Hour of Bewilderbeast.”
The result? Equally surprising, in my opinion.
Damon Gough, despite his shy and introverted nature, his slow and verbose way of speaking, manages to distill poetic pearls in the form of three-minute pop songs. All perfect, all romantic and dreamy.
Most considered this second album (third if you count the “About A Boy” soundtrack) slightly inferior to the debut. I believe that the two are simply different. Both beautiful in their own way.
If the debut favored the successful Damon/guitar duo, enhancing the author's writing, in this second stage of his career, the “badly drawn boy” prefers to give more space to the grandeur of the arrangements.
An album capable of igniting the slow-paced everyday life.
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Badly Drawn Boy’s 'Have You Fed The Fish?' shifts from lo-fi to more intricate, brighter arrangements under producer Tom Rothrock. Damon Gough’s poetic songwriting remains at the core, now enriched by brass, strings, and keyboards. The album offers a distinct yet equally compelling follow-up to his debut and ’About a Boy’ soundtrack, creating dreamy, romantic pop songs that brighten everyday life.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Badly Drawn Boy
Badly Drawn Boy is the stage name of English singer‑songwriter Damon Gough, known for intimate indie folk/rock that blends lo‑fi ideas with ornate arrangements. His debut, The Hour of Bewilderbeast, won the 2000 Mercury Prize; he later scored the film About a Boy and released a string of acclaimed albums.08 Reviews
