Marillion formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England in 1979. Recording consistently since 1982, their output is generally regarded as comprising two distinct eras, that of original vocalist Fish who helmed the band at arguably their most popular (critically and commercially), and his replacement, former Europeans member Steve Hogarth, who joined the band after Fish's departure in 1989. The band's differing styles between the two vocalists has often been known to divide fans.
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Expansive09
April 25, 2018
edited over 2 years ago
Band ended its existence when Fish left nuff said no arguments their style went south of interesting and lost alot or should I suggest most of the rougher, raw progressive edge. Script and Clutching at Straws are two masterpieces in the pantheon of 1980s era progressive rock a then flailing genre of music albeit with its loyal following. From their genesis the band seemed very coherent, tight, dedicated and their song writing skills only went on the continual ascent until Fish bid adieu. Listening to the live Real to Reel solidifies my statements!
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Rich.C
January 6, 2017
edited over 4 years ago
A Band often compared (rightly or wrongly) to Genesis (the Peter Gabriel years)
Marillion endure as scripters of dynamic musicality, neo -prog rock and elaborate narratives. Masterful musicianship and the drive to use every ounce of it generate constantly progressing songs and album-long explorations into genre fusion, fiction and fantasy. Even after replacing vocalist Fish with Steve Hogarth, their mythic lyricism finds a passionate voice, peaking with misplaced childhood in 1985 and their magnum opus kayleigh a track synonymous with the band which got to number 2 in the charts.
Fish's rasping melodic vocals draw equal inspiration from Erasure's Andy Bell, Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins and Trent Reznor.
Marillion endure as scripters of dynamic musicality, neo -prog rock and elaborate narratives. Masterful musicianship and the drive to use every ounce of it generate constantly progressing songs and album-long explorations into genre fusion, fiction and fantasy. Even after replacing vocalist Fish with Steve Hogarth, their mythic lyricism finds a passionate voice, peaking with misplaced childhood in 1985 and their magnum opus kayleigh a track synonymous with the band which got to number 2 in the charts.
Fish's rasping melodic vocals draw equal inspiration from Erasure's Andy Bell, Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins and Trent Reznor.
finnfan
October 1, 2018listen to this stuff to give it a chance, why do i prefer it ? because i'm a huge gabriel era genesis fan and quite
honestly the early prog marillion were'nt fit to polish their boots, so when marillion re-invented themselves with
an innovative and original new style i was impressed,i particularly like anoraknophobia and marbles which place
them in that rare genre of deep pop groups like the mighty "wigwam".
having said all that the latest brexit inspired F.E.A.R. is a real stinker too wordy and self worthy with barely one
minute of inspiration, evidence absolutely that deep pop/prog bands should steer well clear of politics.
hopefully they will be back on course with the next album.