The Bottom Line
Whether you fish or not, this is great music.
Pros
- "Wahoo Willie and Sheephead Sam."
- "City Mind, Country Heart."
- Four solid discs of great music.
Cons
- None.
Description
- Four discs of solid real country music.
- Recommended by everyone from Merle Haggard to Brad Paisley.
- Nice mix of country styles, Cajun to Honky-tonk.
Guide Review - Papa Was a Fishing Man - World's Greatest Fishing Band
I just couldn't pass up a disc that came recommended by so many illustrious names, such as Willie Nelson, Ralph Emery, Billy Joe Shaver, and Billy Bob Thornton. I was glad I took the plunge, so to speak. Turns out the "World's Greatest Fishing Band" isn't just hubris. They may be one of the world's best bands, period.
Every song on this four-disc set is an original, written by band mates Gary Shiebler and Larry Robinson. And while they're all about fishing, that doesn't stop them from being truly excellent songs. From fun ditties like "When Tammy Does the Shimmy At The Fish Fry" to gentle ballads like "Stay With The River," this band does it all, and they shine while doing it.
This is one of the more enjoyable releases I've listened to all year. Shiebler's singing is superb, and he's backed by some truly excellent musicians. Whether you like to fish or not, you're going to really enjoy this collection of songs. They're fun, sometimes poignant, and always good.