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'''''Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters''''' (often shortened to '''''Mother Fist''''') is the third studio album by the British singer/songwriter ]. It was released in 1987 and reached number forty-one on the ]<ref name="chartstats-sinners">{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=11873| title=Chart Stats - Marc Almond And The Willing Sinners| publisher=chartstats.com| accessdate=2011-07-28}}</ref>. ''Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters'' includes the singles "Ruby Red", "Melancholy Rose", and "Mother Fist". The album title is taken from ], a short story by the American author ]. Almond dedicates the album in the liner notes to the Capote. '''''Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters''''' (often shortened to '''''Mother Fist''''') is the third studio album by the British singer/songwriter ]. It was released in 1987 and reached number forty-one on the ].<ref name="chartstats-sinners">{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=11873| title=Chart Stats - Marc Almond And The Willing Sinners| publisher=chartstats.com| accessdate=2011-07-28}}</ref> ''Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters'' includes the singles "Ruby Red", "Melancholy Rose", and "Mother Fist". The album title is taken from ], a short story by the American author ]. Almond dedicates the album in the liner notes to the Capote.


Almond with his assembled band '''The Willing Sinners''', made up of ], Billy McGee, ], Richard Riley and Steven Humphreys, accompanied by studio musicians recorded the songs for album at Milo Studios, London and Abbey Road. Receiving positive reviews the album was originally released as an LP, Cassette and CD in April 1987. The artwork was designed by Huw Feather with photography by Ben Thornberry. Almond with his assembled band '''The Willing Sinners''', made up of ], Billy McGee, ], Richard Riley and Steven Humphreys, accompanied by studio musicians recorded the songs for album at Milo Studios, London and Abbey Road. Receiving positive reviews the album was originally released as an LP, Cassette and CD in April 1987. The artwork was designed by Huw Feather with photography by Ben Thornberry.
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| writing_credits = yes | writing_credits = yes

| title1 = Mother Fist | title1 = Mother Fist
| length1 = 4:29 | length1 = 4:29

| title2 = There is a Bed | title2 = There is a Bed
| length2 = 4:50 | length2 = 4:50

| title3 = Saint Judy | title3 = Saint Judy
| length3 = 5:53 | length3 = 5:53

| title4 = The Room Below | title4 = The Room Below
| writer4 = Almond, ] | writer4 = Almond, ]
| length4 = 3:30 | length4 = 3:30

| title5 = Angel in Her Kiss | title5 = Angel in Her Kiss
| writer5 = Almond, Hogan | writer5 = Almond, Hogan
| length5 = 3:42 | length5 = 3:42

| title6 = The Hustler | title6 = The Hustler
| writer6 = Almond, Hogan | writer6 = Almond, Hogan
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| headline = Side two | headline = Side two
| writing_credits = yes | writing_credits = yes

| title7 = Melancholy Rose | title7 = Melancholy Rose
| length7 = 3:10 | length7 = 3:10

| title8 = Mr Sad | title8 = Mr Sad
| length8 = 3:49 | length8 = 3:49

| title9 = The Sea Says | title9 = The Sea Says
| writer9 = Almond, Hogan | writer9 = Almond, Hogan
| length9 = 4:03 | length9 = 4:03

| title10 = Champ | title10 = Champ
| writer10 = Almond, Hogan | writer10 = Almond, Hogan
| length10 = 4:23 | length10 = 4:23

| title11 = Ruby Red | title11 = Ruby Red
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| title12 = The River | title12 = The River
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* Annie Hogan - Piano, Marimba, Pump Organ * Annie Hogan - Piano, Marimba, Pump Organ
* Billy McGee - Double Bass, Electric Bass Guitar * Billy McGee - Double Bass, Electric Bass Guitar
* ] - Cello, Accordian, Yang T'Chin, Keyboards * ] - Cello, Accordion, Yang T'Chin, Keyboards
* Richard Riley - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar * Richard Riley - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
* Stephen Humphreys - Drums, Assorted Percussion * Stephen Humphreys - Drums, Assorted Percussion

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Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters (often shortened to Mother Fist) is the third studio album by the British singer/songwriter Marc Almond. It was released in 1987 and reached number forty-one on the UK Albums Chart. Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters includes the singles "Ruby Red", "Melancholy Rose", and "Mother Fist". The album title is taken from Nocturnal Turnings or How Siamese Twins Have Sex, a short story by the American author Truman Capote. Almond dedicates the album in the liner notes to the Capote.

Almond with his assembled band The Willing Sinners, made up of Annie Hogan, Billy McGee, Martin McCarrick, Richard Riley and Steven Humphreys, accompanied by studio musicians recorded the songs for album at Milo Studios, London and Abbey Road. Receiving positive reviews the album was originally released as an LP, Cassette and CD in April 1987. The artwork was designed by Huw Feather with photography by Ben Thornberry.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic

Mother Fist and Her Five Daughters received positive reviews from the majority of critics.

Tracklisting

All tracks are written by Marc Almond; except where indicated

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Mother Fist" 4:29
2."There is a Bed" 4:50
3."Saint Judy" 5:53
4."The Room Below"Almond, Annie Hogan3:30
5."Angel in Her Kiss"Almond, Hogan3:42
6."The Hustler"Almond, Hogan3:15
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
7."Melancholy Rose" 3:10
8."Mr Sad" 3:49
9."The Sea Says"Almond, Hogan4:03
10."Champ"Almond, Hogan4:23
11."Ruby Red" 3:41
12."The River" 5:17

Personnel

  • Marc Almond - Vocals, Producer, Arrangements
  • Mike Hedges - Vocals, Producer, Engineering (Abbey Road)
  • Annie Hogan - Arrangements
  • Martin McCarrick - Cello Arrangements
  • Charlie Gray - Engineering (Milo)
  • Haydn Bendall - Engineering (Abbey Road)
  • Ian Grimble - Engineering (Abbey Road)
  • Huw Feather - Design, Layout
  • Ben Thornberry - Photography
The Willing Sinners
  • Annie Hogan - Piano, Marimba, Pump Organ
  • Billy McGee - Double Bass, Electric Bass Guitar
  • Martin McCarrick - Cello, Accordion, Yang T'Chin, Keyboards
  • Richard Riley - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
  • Stephen Humphreys - Drums, Assorted Percussion
With
  • Nigel Eaton - Hurdy Gurdy
  • Peter Thoms - Trombone
  • Enrico Tomasso - Trumpet
  • Jane West - Backing vocals
  • Audrey Riley - Backing vocals

References

  1. "Chart Stats - Marc Almond And The Willing Sinners". chartstats.com. Retrieved 2011-07-28.
  2. Allmusic review
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