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Aylesbury, England (1979 – present)
Marillion are a rock band formed in Aylesbury, England often categorized as neo-progressive. They originally started as “Silmarillion” (from Tolkien’s book) with heavy influences from classic Genesis but went on to develop their own distinctive sound. The band was formed in 1979 by Mick Pointer (drums), Steve Rothery (guitar), Doug ‘Rastus’ Irvine (bass), and others, soon adding vocalist Fish (real name Derek W. Dick), Diz Minitt (bass), and Brian Jelliman. By the time of their first album, 1983’s Script for a Jester’s Tear, the bass position had been taken over by Pete Trevawas and keyboards by Mark Kelly.
The studio albums Fugazi (1984), Misplaced Childhood (1985), and Clutching at Straws (1987), as well as the 1984 live album Real to Reel all sold respectably, and the band scored a hit single in Britain with
Kayleigh in 1985.
When Fish left the band in 1988 after four albums he was replaced by Steve Hogarth. A former member of The Europeans and some-time collaborator with The The and Julian Cope, Hogarth brought a new energy to the band.
Across a further ten albums, Hogarth – along with existing members Rothery, Kelly, Trewavas, and Mosley – have reinvigorated and constantly redefined Marillion’s sound. They forged into new musical territories with a succession of inventive, emotional albums, displaying little regard to the vagaries of hit charts or radio playlists.
After the release of 1999’s Marillion.com the band freed themselves from record company pressure once and for all by launching their own record label, the Intact imprint.
The studio albums Fugazi (1984), Misplaced Childhood (1985), and Clutching at Straws (1987), as well as the 1984 live album Real to Reel all sold respectably, and the band scored a hit single in Britain with
Kayleigh in 1985.When Fish left the band in 1988 after four albums he was replaced by Steve Hogarth. A former member of The Europeans and some-time collaborator with The The and Julian Cope, Hogarth brought a new energy to the band.
Across a further ten albums, Hogarth – along with existing members Rothery, Kelly, Trewavas, and Mosley – have reinvigorated and constantly redefined Marillion’s sound. They forged into new musical territories with a succession of inventive, emotional albums, displaying little regard to the vagaries of hit charts or radio playlists.
After the release of 1999’s Marillion.com the band freed themselves from record company pressure once and for all by launching their own record label, the Intact imprint.
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Lords of the Backstage
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Shoutbox
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Aldarona wrote:
When Marillion had Fish they made the best music ever. Marillion without Fish is like a stab through the heart. :(
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Almetien wrote:
Heaviest? I'd vote for Fugazi, never really liked that record but it's kinda heavier than the rest of their discography. Script for a Jester's Tear (song, not the album) is also pretty heavy, I guess. Nonetheless Marillion is definetly not a heavy progrock band, as others stated already. Btw, it's strange to me that you guys consider Brave as 'dark' album, never actually thought about it in that manner. Psychodelic - maybe, but definetly not dark, even knowing the album's subject and plot.
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kantalarski wrote:
December back in Dublin!!!!!!!!
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shingouz wrote:
Brave and Afraid of Sunlight are definitely their darker albums in term of mood and lyrics.
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HazyB wrote:
I think Brave is their heaviest album, definately in terms of subject matter. Also, it features very stron contrasts between downbeat bits and heavy rocking bits. It is also their most psychedelic album.
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shingouz wrote:
Maybe Season's End or Radiation... Or Fugazi... But Marillion is not a heavy band, far less heavy than Porcupine Tree or Dream Theater for example. There are musically closer to Pink Floyd, always willing to innovate and change their sound.
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phobikal wrote:
What would be Marillion's heaviest album? I'm looking for heavy prog rock, but these guys still come strongly recommended.
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_deeperthewound wrote:
Well said, chimpsmacker.
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OpethForLifee94 wrote:
Jigsaw is a fucking beautiful song...
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TheMusicalVito wrote:
I want a new Marillion album.
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mixplusik wrote:
I really love the 'marillion.com' album.
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The_Wind86 wrote:
Incommunicado!!!!
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shingouz wrote:
@chimpsmacker: I definitly agree with that. :-)
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chimpsmacker wrote:
There's only one Marillion era: The Rothery Era.
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shingouz wrote:
The band started to evolve before Fish left and just continued to do so. People where already saying sings like "I don't even consider the 'New' Marillion Marillion anymore" when Misplaced Childhood or Clutching at Straws where released...
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Momiji-p wrote:
I loves, and I think that aybe MR. Shingouz may be right in a way. Fish lyrics were kind of depressing. But when the singer changed, the whole band changed for example, the only song I like of the 'New' Marillion is Man of a Thousand faces, that kind of reminds me of the 'Old' Marillion. Marillion is not the same band as it was 20 years ago, they've changed, like all things should. But in this case there was a major change, and I don't even consider the 'New' Marillion Marillion anymore. Sorry guys :(
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shingouz wrote:
Yeah, I don't think anyone has to choose between the two era. For me both are great and it is the same band, the same sound, the same will to explore unusual musical landscapes. It's true that with H, the band expanded their range of emotions. Fish lyrics were most of the time about anger, failure, regrets, while with H they have been able to explore a brighter side as well.
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__UnknowN__ wrote:
You have a point there, and it might really be true for some fans. As for me, I'm happy with the life I'm living, and I enjoy both Fish and H, even though I prefer H, maybe because I'm so freaking in love with my girl for 3 years now, and H really writtes some beautiful stuff for those souls in love. Still, I think that H is more emotional, and that's what sold me. I used to listen to The Invisible Man a lot and think how freaking brilliant every word on that song was. Then I listened to Neverland... and that was it.
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Almetien wrote:
Well, to join this constant Hoghart-Fish dilema I have to say that the choice trully depends on your current life situation, judging from my own experience. If you're in awful mood or smth is seriously fucked up - Fish is your way, you'll find yourself in his thrilling voice (see: clutching at straws). And if you have a luxury of peaceful mind yet want to induce some deeper emotions, I bet you'd love some Hoghart-era music (see: brave, madbles). Of course this varies alot and depends heavily on listener himself. And yeah, hearing Ocean Cloud for the first time is a priceless experience. I creamed my pants, personaly. One of the best prog suites ever.
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ZombieVillage wrote:
Yes, I've been listening to this band for a few weeks now and I am surprised why I have not listened earlier! Very refreshing music, although I still think Hogarth is better than Fish, I know many will disagree with me.
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