The Waterboys

Fisherman's Blues is the fourth studio album by The Waterboys, released in October 1988. The album marked a shift in the band's style, moving towards traditional Irish and Scottish music, country, and rock and roll. The album features 13 tracks.

While critical reception was initially mixed regarding the change in direction, the album is now often considered one of the band's strongest, praised for its roots music feel. The album achieved commercial success, reaching number 13 in the U.K. and 76 on the Billboard 200.