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rushfan4
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I'll pipe in that 13th Star is an excellent Fish solo album, but I am not really qualified to compare it to Misplaced Childhood.
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Progfan1958
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Has anyone continued listening to L=M ? Originally, I thought it was a bit underdeveloped and lacked the tension/drama we normally associate with the band. I gave it a spin early this morning and quite enjoyed it though....perhaps it's more of a Sunday morning disk ? Some of the songs still seem a bit short and interrupted, but overall it's certainly not a bad performance.
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lazland
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I will agree with Scott and name 13th Star, the last offering. It is by far and away his most satisfying solo work and contains tracks of pure beauty, both commercial and non commercial, in much the same way that Misplaced Childhood did. I would not, though, compare it as either better or not. MC is, to me, an almost unique album and any comparisons are rather unfair in much the same way as later Yes albums to (say) CTTE or Relayer. I would, whilst we are talking about the big fella, also recommend Raingods with Zippos. Any prog fan who does not weep and shake with excitement at the epic last track is simply dead |
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lazland
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The more I listen, the more I appreciate it. I think it contains excellent reinterpretations of their (mostly) more obscure work. |
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rushfan4
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Edited by rushfan4 - February 25 2010 at 09:53 |
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Finnforest
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Well, I just took my crack at reviewing MC last night, in case anyone wants to check out my rare 5 star gush. Obviously it's a special album for me.
And thanks for the Fish picks. I may indeed try that album. Edited by Finnforest - February 25 2010 at 12:02 |
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Basíleia
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Agreed
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Basíleia
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Agreed, too - also, there are the great - and rather obvious - Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors and Sunsets on Empires. + You should take a look at Field of Crows, which was planned to be a concept album, but, whilst the record was in the making, due to the fact that, as Fish put it in an interview, it was very creepy and therefore too dangerous, it was easily misunderstood, the concept was left behind and only songs like "Moving Targets" are a reminder to it. Here's what the big guy says about "Moving Targets": It has become one of the bands favourites. Originally the “Field of crows” album was going to be a conceptual album about a kid that was living in the woods and brought up by a hunter. His only contact with the world is through a TV set. It’s about how he watches things in the way the news media betray of what is going on. And he decides when the hunter dies, he should go into the city. And he does that and starts shooting on people. It’s about how he became an assassin like that. He gets trapped and he eventually killed himself and that was going to be the concept of the album. “Moving targets” was about the first time that he was in the city. Everyone he meets becomes a target. It’s very creepy. It was a very creepy concept and therefore it was too dangerous to do it. As an album concept it would have been very easy to get misunderstood. It could have been seen as promoting that kind of behaviour. Initially it was a film script, it wasn’t even an album. So we let it go…. “moving targets” is what’s left of that concept. Field of Crows is a real beauty too! It's too bad that they've never made that concept album
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lazland
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I do so agree with you about Field of Crows. On first listen, I loathed it, but I persevered, and I am really glad that I did. It's a mighty fine album and probably equal second in my affections of Fish behind 13th Star and Raingods. Vigil I regard as being essentially a solo take on Marillion. I still think it's a good album, but really no more than a 3 star one, whilst the ones we have talked about are at least 4 stars. Same goes for Sunsets really. Actually, until Raingods I found his solo career to be somewhat disappointing. He has more than made up for that in recent times though. |
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Latest e-web from the boys. I love the idea of prog idol
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Basíleia
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Yes, I read it just now, too. Great Idea, they really should launch it, though, I don't think there would be a big market for it, would it now?
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Chicapah
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Yesterday I popped in "Clutching at Straws" for the first time in quite a while and, once again, was floored by how great that album is. I guess most of you guys already know that but I just wanted to say it for the sake of those who may not have listened to it yet. Wow.
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GrapeApe
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Though I consider MC and Seasons End my fave albums, I do find myself listening to CAS more than any other Marillion disc ... hmm ...
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E-Dub
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Maybe almost as good, but still a far cry. Vigil In The Wilderness Of Mirrors and 13th Star (his first and last solo albums, ironically) are my favorite. I was really impressed with his last disc. People sort of bash it, but I like Fellini Dreams. Very solid CD. E |
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E-Dub
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Steve, I still can't get into it. Everybody is praising the redone version of "Interior Lulu", but it's a train wreck. There's no flow to it. It's like they've cut and pasted it together. "It's Not Your Fault" is very forgettable, too. Just very repetitive and lifeless. I'll keep going to reach for it, but I'll just think to myself, "You know, I'm just not in the mood." I may re-visit it one day, but I just can't get into it right now. E |
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E-Dub
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Yeah, I forgot to mention this one. Very nice disc. I admit to loving the song "Lady Let It Lie" from Suits. Very cool song. E |
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Finnforest
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Thanks Eric, I like that title Fellini Dreams. |
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...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"
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Finnforest
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Looking for another stub for the first concert thread, which I didn't find, I came across this one....
Not their best show, but certainly memorable for me...Fish was one unhappy guy at this show. |
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...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"
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E-Dub
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^^ Under $10 to see a Marillion show! One word: AWESOME!!!
I wanted to dial up Raingods With Zippos on iTunes this morning at the office, but I don't have it here for some odd reason. So, I brought up Vigil In The Wildnerness Of Mirrors. Really is a great disc. A sucker for "A Gentlemen's Excuse Me". Very beautiful song. Could be amongst his most emotive (along with "Sugar Mice" and "Arc Of A Curve"). E |
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progkidjoel
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I still really need to get some of Fish's solo stuff; I'm thinking of getting Vigil and Sunsets On Empire soon, I've really liked the samples I've heard from those two. Any recommendations for me fellas?
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