Fishboy – Albatross: How We Failed To Save The Lone Star State on vinyl LP. 2011 indie rock opera with comic book insert. Ships from Germany.
About Albatross
A vinyl pressing of Fishboy's whimsical 2007 rock opera, first pressed to vinyl in 2011, complete with an accompanying comic book insert.
Albatross: How We Failed To Save The Lone Star State With The Power Of Rock And Roll is the fifth album from Denton, Texas band Fishboy, originally released in 2007 and pressed to vinyl for the first time in 2011 via Fishstick Records. A concept album and rock opera, it follows frontman Eric Michener’s fictional alter ego on a tour and crime spree across Texas, accompanied by the ghost of Buddy Holly. This listing is a vinyl LP pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who is Fishboy
- The story behind Albatross
- Critical reception
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Artist Fishboy are an indie rock band from Denton, Texas, led by frontman Eric Michener.
- Release Originally released in 2007 via Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records, first pressed to vinyl in 2011 by Fishstick Records.
- Concept A rock opera about a young man, his band and the ghost of Buddy Holly attempting to save Texas by performing thousands of songs written in his sleep.
- Extras The vinyl inner sleeve includes an 11 panel comic telling the story behind the album.
- This copy Vinyl LP pressing, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Fishboy – Albatross: How We Failed To Save The Lone Star State (LP)
Vinyl LP, Fishstick Records, includes comic insert
Vinyl LP pressing of Albatross, including the illustrated comic book inner sleeve, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Is Fishboy?
Fishboy is an indie rock band from Denton, Texas, built around the songwriting and storytelling of frontman Eric Michener. The band has built a distinctive catalogue of concept albums and rock operas, frequently pairing their releases with comic books and graphic novels that flesh out the fictional narratives behind the music, including later releases like Classic Creeps and An Elephant.
The Story Behind Albatross
Recorded at The Echo Lab in Argyle, Texas in March 2007, Albatross tells the story of a young man who has spent the first 22 years of his life writing songs alone in his room, fulfilling a prophecy made by his father that one of his songs will someday save the state of Texas. Narrated in the first person across eleven tracks, the album follows the character from before his birth, through his discovery that he can write songs in his sleep, and into a tour and crime spree undertaken alongside his band and the ghost of Buddy Holly, in pursuit of performing all 8,030 songs he has written. The vinyl edition, released in 2011 via Fishstick Records, includes an 11 panel comic book printed on the inner sleeve that visually tells the story alongside the music.
Critical Reception
- Includes an illustrated 11 panel comic book on the inner sleeve
- An ambitious, tightly composed concept album
- Distinctive, whimsical storytelling not found on many other indie rock records
- A cult favourite among fans of narrative-driven bands
- The outlandish concept won’t appeal to every listener
- Some reviewers found the lyrics occasionally tip into abstraction
- A used copy, condition should be checked in the listing
What is Albatross by Fishboy?
It is a 2007 concept album and rock opera about a young man, his band and the ghost of Buddy Holly attempting to save Texas through song, first pressed to vinyl in 2011.
What does the vinyl edition include?
The inner sleeve features an 11 panel comic book that tells the visual story behind the album.
Who is Fishboy?
An indie rock band from Denton, Texas, led by frontman Eric Michener and known for pairing concept albums with comic book storytelling.
How long is this album?
It runs approximately 32 minutes across 11 tracks.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A whimsical, tightly composed indie rock concept album
- Includes an illustrated comic book inner sleeve
- Best suited to fans of narrative-driven, literate indie rock
Albatross remains a charming cult favourite among concept album enthusiasts, and this listing offers a vinyl pressing with comic insert from a highly rated German seller.