Marillion is truly one of the most creative progressive rock bands.They were a little bit softer in their approach to progressive rock and gave it a new sound.In the Fish era (1979-1988) their sound was very similar to Peter Gabriel fronted Genesis.They achieved good success in Britain with albums such as "Misplaced Childhood" and "Clutching at Straws"."Script for a Jester's Tear" is an amazing album as well,as is "Fugazi".I personally like the Fish era better,because there sound changed somewhat when Steve Hogarth came in (much softer,more poppish) but is nonetheless still enjoyable to listen to.Let me know your thoughts on this band be it your favorite songs,albums,if you like them/dont like them,which era you prefer.Whatever it is,it's all accepted here.

I've never heard of them but from what I've heard they were really helpful in bringing back progressive rock in the early 80s along with other bands like I.Q...

Written by Guest on 02.09.2006 at 03:01

I've never heard of them but from what I've heard they were really helpful in bringing back progressive rock in the early 80s along with other bands like I.Q...

IQ is another great band who sounds much like Marillion,and whom I like very much as well:).Marillion was very helpful in reviving progressive rock,but also giving it a more wide ranged audience..

Written by baldur on 13.07.2007 at 16:12

i lvoe misplaced childhood an awesome album kayleigh is the best song on it

i dont know what but the voice of fish got something special that i really like^^

Fish has such a great voice, while it isn't anything outstanding as far as singing is concerned, his voice fit the music so much! He reminds me a lot of Peter Gabriel and Peter Hammill

I prefer Hogarth era Marillion, it sounds a lot less like Genesis and more like a found sound that they developed on their own. I worship the album Brave and consider it one of the best albums of the 90s. The album just reeks of atmosphere and keeps getting better with each listen. One of those albums you have to play from start to finish every time

Fish was a more charismatic and energetic vocalist, whereas Hogarth has much more talent and is great especially at really emotional and depressive singing, but not as charismatic as Fish...

"Brave" is also my favorite album by them, perhaps because it is a little unlike all their other albums and I never was a fan of progressive rock to begin with

Well it's about time more people come to this thread, but anyway Brave is a great album, easily the best from Hogarth's catelog. I however still prefer the Fish era, but for some reason find myself listening to more Hogarth era (odd isn't it?).

I've only heard Misplaced Childhood by these guys which I enjoyed but haven't bothered looking into anything else. Any others I should look into?

Have to say, I heard Hogarth's version of Kayleigh from their MySpace and it made the song much more towards my taste. His singing sounds somewhat more..."human"? I'm not sure, but maybe I'd prefer Hogarth's Marillion to Fish's.

Written by Guest on 28.07.2007 at 12:28

Any others I should look into?

well i like Script for a jester's tear very much if you want to try this album...

"Clutching at Straws" (1987) and "Marbles" (2004)

One from each period of the band.

Thanks for the suggestions!
I'll have a look into em and let you all know

Written by Guest on 02.09.2006 at 03:01

I've never heard of them but from what I've heard they were really helpful in bringing back progressive rock in the early 80s along with other bands like I.Q...

Do you have the Dream Theater DVD Five Years in a LIVEtime? On it they play a Marillion song, "Easter", with two of the members of the band. If you forgot which one it is, here it is.

I just put on the song "Lavender", I must say how much it reminds me of Selling England By The Pound era Genesis. Anyone else think so?

Yeah, I have that DVD...I had no idea that Marilion was on that! I'll go check it out right away...

Written by Guest on 31.07.2007 at 05:22

Yeah, I have that DVD...I had no idea that Marilion was on that! I'll go check it out right away...

I hope you remember that there is also representation from Yes, Iron Maiden and Napalm Death, too.

Written by Dane Train on 01.08.2007 at 03:06

Written by Guest on 31.07.2007 at 05:22

Yeah, I have that DVD...I had no idea that Marilion was on that! I'll go check it out right away...

I hope you remember that there is also representation from Yes, Iron Maiden and Napalm Death, too.

Yeah I have that DVD Jon Anderson joins them for Starship trooper, Bruce Dickinson for smoke on the water, and Barney for Damage Inc. isn't it? (haven't watched in a while). Anyway, most of Fish era Marillion draws it's influence from Selling England by the Pound, or at least that's what I think. So yes someone else does think so hahaha. Easter is a kick ass song by the way!

Written by Dane Train on 01.08.2007 at 03:06

Written by Guest on 31.07.2007 at 05:22

Yeah, I have that DVD...I had no idea that Marilion was on that! I'll go check it out right away...

I hope you remember that there is also representation from Yes, Iron Maiden and Napalm Death, too.

I remembered! Can I have a prize?

Either way I had a look into "Marbles" and I think its great! Really quite beautiful at times and towards my tastes. Are most of the Hogarth-era Marllion albums in the same vein?

Written by Guest on 02.08.2007 at 15:52

Written by Dane Train on 01.08.2007 at 03:06

Written by Guest on 31.07.2007 at 05:22

Yeah, I have that DVD...I had no idea that Marilion was on that! I'll go check it out right away...

I hope you remember that there is also representation from Yes, Iron Maiden and Napalm Death, too.

I remembered! Can I have a prize?

Either way I had a look into "Marbles" and I think its great! Really quite beautiful at times and towards my tastes. Are most of the Hogarth-era Marllion albums in the same vein?

Sure, you're prize is...um...well all I can give you is our live album for free online, if you want that. Or I can run around my house naked screaming. One of the two....

Wait, just did the house deal...soooo I guess just the album.

Written by Dane Train on 02.08.2007 at 16:39

Written by Guest on 02.08.2007 at 15:52

Written by Dane Train on 01.08.2007 at 03:06

Written by Guest on 31.07.2007 at 05:22

Yeah, I have that DVD...I had no idea that Marilion was on that! I'll go check it out right away...

I hope you remember that there is also representation from Yes, Iron Maiden and Napalm Death, too.

I remembered! Can I have a prize?

Either way I had a look into "Marbles" and I think its great! Really quite beautiful at times and towards my tastes. Are most of the Hogarth-era Marllion albums in the same vein?

Sure, you're prize is...um...well all I can give you is our live album for free online, if you want that. Or I can run around my house naked screaming. One of the two....

Wait, just did the house deal...soooo I guess just the album.

And where would I be able to download your bands live album? :p

Do you have a bonus track of you running around screaming?

I know them because of Riverside. I found out they were big Marillion fans, were very inspired by them and decided to check them out. They are a good listen but I dont know if I can love them.

Well, OBVIOUSLY I know that there is a representation from those bands...I wasn't high when I watched that DVD you know...

I listened to "afraid of the sunlight" today again, u know that album is so full of "hits". Its really a great album. I'm starting to appreciate seriously. Besides the genius of the lyrics, their musical constructions are interesting as well.

I also listened to the song "easter" on the Dream theater dvd, where they played with Marillion and decided to download "season's end" too.

Written by BloodTears on 08.08.2007 at 21:00

I listened to "afraid of the sunlight" today again, u know that album is so full of "hits". Its really a great album. I'm starting to appreciate seriously. Besides the genius of the lyrics, their musical constructions are interesting as well.

I also listened to the song "easter" on the Dream theater dvd, where they played with Marillion and decided to download "season's end" too.

Seasons End is a very good album, I am especially fond of the song After Me, it has very touching lyrics, I just absolutely love that song

Marillion are working on a new album that will hopefully be released this year; the album will be called Sounds that Can't Be Made.
I'm looking forward to hearing new music from Marillion. Less is More was interesting, but 4 years since HITR has been too long.

Marillion died for me after Season's End. My God did they go downhill.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 21.05.2012 at 03:53

Marillion died for me after Season's End. My God did they go downhill.

what did you listen to and disliked?

Written by Guest on 21.05.2012 at 04:06

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 21.05.2012 at 03:53

Marillion died for me after Season's End. My God did they go downhill.

what did you listen to and disliked?

I have listened to every singlle release after Season's End and disliked every single one and it is getting worse per release.

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I have listened to every singlle release after Season's End and disliked every single one and it is getting worse per release.

Even Brave and Marbles?

Written by Guest on 21.05.2012 at 05:09



Even Brave and Marbles?

Yes, also those. Like I said "every single release after Season's End"

I once met a girl named Kayleigh after the song. Fish era Marillion is one of my favorite musical projects of all time. Everything is just so nicely done, down to the dark and evocative lyrics. Fish is such a dramatic vocalist with a unique sound. I just dig it.

Post Fish marillion is fine by me, but it just sounds so watered down. Still I wouldn't mind going to see them if they came around.