SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR

Marillions debut album begins with that line. And what is to follow is pure genious. This is one of the album that brought about the return of prog and, in my opinion, it stands as one of the greatest prog albums of all time.

Each member plays such a signifigant role in this album. Fish is outstanding with conveying emotional and passion and his lyrics are among the best there could be in prog music. The rest of the band play brilliant roles, such as Steve Rothery with his brilliant emotional guitar solos in a similar way to Dave Gilmour. Many other bands have taken upon this style, such as Riverside, etc

"Script for a Jester's Tear" The title track is outstanding, with no particular verse, chorus structure. It is one of the stand out of the album.

"He Knows, You Know" "He's got problems......problems.....problems" this song has an unbeatable groove, with Fish's lyrical melodies providing a moving feel, and the guitarsproviding a muted, groove effect. The most accessible song on the album, but without doubt a great tune. " Don't give me your problems."

"The Web" Incredible lyrics, melodies, everything.

"Garden Party" A great staccato based riff, and a great keyboard solo make this one brilliant as always.

"Chelsea Monday" What incredible vivid images come to mind when this song is playing.My favourite song of the album, very mellow, so deep, so rich with ambience, lyrics almost make the listener cry, then bursting into a powerful feel with a bend worthy of world domination from Steve Rothery. Fish's lyrics are at their greatest in this song and the next one.

"Forgotten Sons" So epic. One of the greatest endings to an album, ever. Starts off with an upbeat groove, then breaks down into a deep soundscape passage. Great keyboard melody. The groove then changes to a very rocking guitar tune, then all this is ended and the bass is the only instrument to be heard, a marching drum and guitar beat begin to take over and Fish, with vocal harmonies is chanting passages that bring emotion to ever part of one's body. I will now indulge in these beautiful, poetic words: " For I am but mortal, and mortals can only die." " Verbal Masturbation." " Minister, minister, care for your children."

My favourite lines from this lyrical and musical masterpiece. I cannot end without the review without them:

" Order them not into damnation, to elimanate those who tresspass against you." " Approach.............................friend." " Your just another coffin."

Steve Rothery comes in beautifully with a guitar solo that secures his world domination potential

Pure genius, and more genuis is to follow

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