Straight Coffee For George - Swimming In A Fish Tank

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Review by Mark Sheldon

Swimming In A Fish Tank: A 1992 Gem That Still Ripples Today Alright, let’s dive into this quirky little album from way back in ‘92—Swimming In A Fish Tank by Straight Coffee For George. Yeah, the name alone sounds like something you’d scribble on a napkin during a late-night caffeine binge. Released under Majammy Records (ever heard of it? Me neither), this project swims between Hip Hop and Electronic waters with splashes of Hip-House and House vibes. It’s got that early '90s experimental edge where everything felt fresh but kinda rough around the edges too. First off, shoutout to Antonio Humphrey and F. Wilson for producing this thing. You can tell they weren’t just phoning it in—they were trying stuff. And props to D. Johnson and E. Williams for penning these tracks; there’s some real character here. The record has four versions of the titular track, which might sound excessive at first glance, but trust me, each one brings its own flavor to the table. Let’s zoom in on two tracks that stuck with me: "Swimming In A Fish Tank (Hip Hop Version)" This is the anchor of the whole shebang. Right outta the gate, you’re hit with this chunky beat—like someone took a drum machine and gave it an attitude problem. Then comes the bassline, all wobbly and hypnotic, pulling you deeper into the tank. What gets me every time is how raw it feels. Like, yeah, the production ain’t perfect, but that’s what makes it memorable. There’s no overthinking here; it’s just straight-up groove therapy. I could picture this playing in some underground club where everyone’s wearing baggy jeans and neon hats, sweating their worries away. If you listen closely, you’ll catch those subtle layers—little electronic blips and scratches—that remind you this isn’t your average hip-hop joint. "Swimming In A Fish Tank (Frogmen Club Mix)" Okay, now THIS version flips the script entirely. Imagine taking the original and tossing it into a blender with some glow sticks and a disco ball. The Frogmen Club Mix turns up the energy tenfold, transforming the tune into full-on dancefloor fuel. This remix leans hard into the house vibe, with pulsating synths and a beat so infectious you’ll wanna move even if you’re sitting on your couch eating cereal. The breakdown halfway through? Pure magic. It strips things down to almost nothing before building back up again, leaving you breathless when the drop finally hits. Honestly, I think about this mix whenever I need a pick-me-up—it’s like a shot of espresso for your ears. --- So why does Swimming In A Fish Tank still matter today? Well, maybe because it’s not polished to death. Back then, artists weren’t chasing perfection—they were chasing feeling. Listening to this album feels like stepping into a time capsule where creativity ran wild without worrying about streaming numbers or TikTok trends. Plus, who wouldn’t want to swim in a fish tank once in a while? Just don’t ask me to clean it afterward. Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and demand our best music as tribute, I’m half-tempted to hand them this album. Who knows? Maybe they’d dig it. Or maybe they’d zap us for giving them something so weird. Either way, worth a shot.

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Artist: Straight Coffee For George
Album: Swimming In A Fish Tank
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Swimming In A Fish Tank (Frogmen Club Mix)
Swimming In A Fish Tank (Hip Hop Instrumental)
Swimming In A Fish Tank (Frogmen Club Instrumental)
Swimming In A Fish Tank (Hip Hop Version)

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Catalog Numbers

E-SA 22013

Labels

Majammy Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Rare Species Music
Copyright (c)Rare Species Music
Published ByE-Sa Publishing
Mastered AtMiami Tape Inc.

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerAntonio Humphrey, F. Wilson
Written-ByD. Johnson, E. Williams

Notes

Produced for Stature Productions.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): ESA 22013-A UX-DX-ND MIAMI TAPE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): ESA 22013-B MIAMI TAPE UX-DX-ND
  • Rights Society: SESAC

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Swimming In A Fish Tank* by Straight Coffee For George is a hidden gem from 1992. It blends Hip Hop and Electronic vibes with styles like Hip-House and House. Fun fact—there are multiple versions of the title track, including a Hip Hop version, an instrumental, and even a Frogmen Club Mix. Produced by Antonio Humphrey and F. Wilson, it’s one of those under-the-radar projects that showcases how creative dance music was back then. Released on Majammy Records, it’s a small but fascinating piece of US music history.