Samantha Fish – Paper Doll Album Review – This Might Be the Best Blues Album of the Decade.
Samantha Fish Paper Doll album review
If you’re searching for the heart of modern blues-rock, Samantha Fish just handed it to you in the shape of her latest album, Paper Doll. A genre-mashing, soul-slapping triumph, this record proves yet again why Fish is one of the most electrifying artists on the planet—and yes, I said planet.
I first fell in love with Samantha’s music thanks to Faster—yeah, I know I arrived fashionably late, but that album practically melted my Spotify stats and would’ve worn thin if I’d had it on vinyl. So when the opportunity came up to preview Paper Doll, you bet I jumped at it like a kid in a candy store. And believe me—this is a sweet record.
Nine Tracks. Zero Skips.
Paper Doll delivers nine tracks of blues, rock, and soul perfection. Every song brims with passion, fire, and that unique Samantha Fish swagger. She’s never been one to play it safe, and this album showcases her at the peak of her creative power—raw, fearless, and utterly captivating.
From the swampy grooves to soaring vocals, this record feels alive. It’s got the grit of a roadhouse gig and the finesse of a master craftsman. You can feel the hours—thousands of them—she’s poured into her artistry. She’s not just a musician anymore. She’s a force.
Standout Track: “Rusty Razor” feat. Mick Collins
This track kicks in with a filthy rock riff that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The chemistry between Fish and Detroit garage legend Mick Collins is explosive. Their voices bounce off each other like fire and gasoline—it’s a track made for the stage and destined for your repeat list.
And then there’s the title track, “Paper Doll”—a smoky, aching, blues masterpiece that’s every bit as powerful as its name suggests. It’s pure Samantha: vulnerable and defiant all at once.
See It. Feel It. Live It.
But here’s the real secret: to truly understand Samantha Fish, you need to see her live. That’s where the songs catch fire. That’s where the storytelling becomes soul-rattling. Paper Doll might be a studio album, but it drips with the energy of the stage—because that’s where this music was born to live.
This isn’t just a good album. It’s a great one. Another entry in a catalogue that keeps rewriting the blues-rock rulebook.
Score: 10/10
Paper Doll isn’t just another Samantha Fish album—it’s a career-defining statement from an artist who refuses to stand still. Play it loud. Play it often. And when the tour rolls through your town, don’t walk—run.
Fish will tour across the US and UK throughout 2025.
For tickets and all upcoming tour dates please visit https://www.samanthafish.com/tour/.
Samantha Fish 2025 Tour Dates
5.3.2025 – JazzFest – New Orleans, LA
5.14.2025 – Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX *
5.15.2025 – House of Blues – Houston, TX *
5.16.2025 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX *
5.17.2025 – TempleLive – Fort Smith, AR *
5.18.2025 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK *
5.21.2025 – The Astro – Omaha, NE *
5.22.2025 – Cotillion – Wichita, KS *
5.23.2025 – Gillioz Theater – Springfield, MO *
5.28.2025 – Cheese & Grain – Frome, United Kingdom
5.29.2025 – Red Rooster Festival, Thetford, United Kingdom
5.30.2025 – Arts Club – Liverpool, United Kingdom
5.31.2025 – The Brook – Southampton, United Kingdom
6.1.2025 – Academy 2 – Oxford, United Kingdom
6.5.2025 – Sweden Rock Festival – Solvesborg, Sweden
6.7.2025 – Peer Blues Festival – Peer, Belgium
6.8.2025 – Ribs N Blues Festival – Raalte, The Netherlands
6.9.2025 – Tivoli – Utrecht, The Netherlands
6.10.2025 – Le Trianon – Paris, France
6.11.2025 – Le Transbordeur – Lyon, France
6.13.2025 – Bilbao Arena – Bilbao, Spain
6.14.2025 – Joy Eslava, Madrid, Spain
6.15.2025 – Razmataz 2, Barcelona, Spain
7.12.2025 – Samantha Fish Outlaw Square – Deadwood, SD *
* Supporting Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
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