# The Thing About Fish — Rum Ragged

- **Artist:** [Rum Ragged](https://musiclist.ca/artist/rum-ragged)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2019-10-03
- **Record Label:** LHM Records
- **Total Tracks:** 10
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/the-thing-about-fish
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/4wU8pL7YVkK3AXi6drUJxh
- **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/rum-ragged/1154371469

## The Story of the Release

The Thing About Fish is the acclaimed third studio album by Newfoundland folk group Rum Ragged, released on LHM Records. Produced and mixed by Billy Sutton at Pipetrack Productions and mastered by Jason Whelan, the 10-song record revitalizes traditional maritime music with ferocious acoustic energy, crisp arrangements, and deep regional storytelling. The album earned a 2021 Juno Award nomination for Traditional Roots Album of the Year and solidified Rum Ragged as one of Canada's leading traditional ensembles.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "The Thing About Fish showcases Rum Ragged at their finest, reviving time-honoured East Coast stories with spirited musicianship and undeniable grit."
> — **International Musician** by International Musician Editorial (2020-04-15) [Read Article](https://internationalmusician.org/the-thing-about-fish/)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. The Thing About Fish
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jim Payne**: Songwriter [SOURCED]
- **Production:**
  - **Billy Sutton**: Producer, Mix Engineer, Bodhran [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/billy-sutton)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Mark Manning**: Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar [SOURCED]

### 02. Mug of Old Ale
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Aaron Collis**: Button Accordion, Whistle [SOURCED]
  - **Colin Grant**: Fiddle [SOURCED]

### 03. I Didn't Drink the Rum
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Mark Manning**: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Zack Nash**: Banjo, Backing Vocals [SOURCED]

### 04. The Wave That Hit St. Bride's
- **Production:**
  - **Billy Sutton**: Producer, Percussion [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/billy-sutton)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Rum Ragged**: Arrangement, Performance [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/rum-ragged)

### 05. The Fairmount Jigs
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Aaron Collis**: Button Accordion, Bouzouki [SOURCED]
  - **Colin Grant**: Fiddle [SOURCED]

### 06. The Land of Fish and Seals
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Mark Manning**: Lead Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Michael Boone**: Bass [SOURCED]

### 07. Shady Brookside
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Mark Manning**: Lead Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Aaron Collis**: Harmony Vocals, Mandolin [SOURCED]

### 08. Work Boys Work
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Mark Manning**: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Zack Nash**: Banjo, Harmony Vocals [SOURCED]

### 09. Doucet's
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Colin Grant**: Fiddle [SOURCED]
  - **Aaron Collis**: Accordion [SOURCED]

### 10. Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Otto P. Kelland**: Songwriter [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Mark Manning**: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Jamie Foulds**: Strings [SOURCED]

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