B'SIDES THEMSELVES

When this one came out I could hardly believe that these songs were not included on albums. Not one to buy singles, there were many tracks on the album which I had never heard. Unfortunately at the time Fish had made his departure from the band and this was my last chance to experience the chemistry which was shared between him and the rest of the band throughout the first phase of the band's existence. There is a great alternative version of Market Square Heroes as well as three Boats Down From The Candy. The real treat for me here was Margaret a (live) interpretaion of a traditional Scottish song where Fish encourages audience participation and when introducing members of the band even invites the audience to give THEMSELVES a round of applause! Fish era Marillion fans can't go wrong with this one, not just a collection of singles or contractual obligation album, but a great tracks from the Marillion ( fish era ) vaults.