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Jozef 
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Joined: June 17 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Status: Offline Points: 2204 |
 Topic: Where to start with Marillion?Posted: September 11 2008 at 03:05 |
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So Marillion is a group that I have been wanting to check out for a long time now. I only own "Script for a Jester's Tear" which is great but I'd like to explore this band much more. I know that they have quite a large discography and I really don't know where to go next, with both the Fish and Hogarth eras.
Any suggestions? |
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Prog-jester
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 10:04 |
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'Script' is my favouritest album ever
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Better go chronologically - get 'Fugazi', then 'Misplaced Childhood', etc. That's it  Edited by Prog-jester - September 11 2008 at 10:06 |
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Padraic
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 10:40 |
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Brave. </e-dub>  |
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 10:43 |
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Clutching at Straws, then Misplaced Childhood, then Brave, Script, Marbles, and others.
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rushfan4
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 11:01 |
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From me, suggestion number 1 for getting to know Marillion is this compilation. http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=1772 It is a 2 CD set with the first CD including songs sung by Fish and the 2nd CD songs sung by Steve Hogarth. If you find songs that you like from here then you can go on to more specific albums.
From me, suggestion number 2 for getting to know Marillion is to go to their website and order this free sampler CD from them. http://www.marillion.com/listen/index.htm It appears that you can now immediately download the sampler so that you don't have to wait to receive the CD. This sampler should appease those who hate compilations because they are just away for the Music Companies to take money from our wallets. This compilation is free.
From me, suggestion number 3 for getting to know Marillion is to read the reviews on their PA page. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=233 Hopefully, somewhere within these reviews you will find the answer that you seek.
From me, suggestion number 4 for getting to know Marillion is to run a search on Marillion here on the forums. This question has been asked previously and the search will hopefully reveal these threads where suggestions have been given. Unfortunately, if you read these threads closely enough you will probably find at least one person to suggest each of their albums as the best starting point.
 I hope that at least one of these suggestions helps.
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Abstrakt
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 11:09 |
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Script for a Jesters Tear did it for me!
 Now i'm getting their other albums. |
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Hawkwise
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 11:26 |
 Best thing they ever did all goes down hill from there for me  Grendel top tune , As is Three Boats down from the candy |
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Blacksword
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 12:10 |
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All the Fish albums are worth getting, Script being the best, imo..
I'm less keen on what I've heard of the Hogarth albums, although Marbles is generally pretty good, and 'Brave' is ok (I dont reccomend the DVD especially if you happen to be in wrist slashing mode..  )
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Queen By-Tor
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 12:19 |
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Misplaced Childhood is a total gem, a truly beautiful album. If you
like that then Clutching At Straws is similar in vein (although
Hawkwise would disagree with that I'm sure
 ).Marbles is a GREAT album, although it's entirely different than any Fish era stuff. It's the only Hogarth album I have, but I'd highly recommend it. |
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E-Dub
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 12:29 |
I've become THAT predictable, eh? I used to tell people that although Brave is my favorite, I wouldn't start off with it because of the heaviness (of the content); but, somebody else said something to the effect of, "Nah, I believe in hitting them over the head right out of the gate." I like that thinking. But, as somebody said, maybe pick up a collection that has both eras and see which one you gravitate towards. To me, even though I loved both, the Hogarth era just appealed to me more. E |
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Hawkwise
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 12:39 |
Haha Yea Clutching At Straws i bought that on tape when it first came out terrible album on a side note i had a few Beers once with Fish back in the Marquee club days very nice chap |
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 13:20 |
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Script was my first, but I didn't follow the band for a long time after that. Afraid of Sunlight and Brave reignited my interest in them. I'm surprised no one has mentioned yet that their new one is available for download for free. I'm listening to it right now and it's quite good.
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Anaon
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 13:21 |
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If you want to listen to the more modern Marillion, I suggest you Marbles. My favourite one of the Fish era is Clutching At Straws...
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E-Dub
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 13:38 |
Afraid Of Sunlight is quite stunning, I have to agree. Might have to dial that one up on iTunes today. E |
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Prog-jester
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 14:54 |
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Seasons End is the best from H-era!!! *runs away*
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Anaon
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Posted: September 11 2008 at 14:58 |
Why not? I think it's one of the best as well! |
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Jozef
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Posted: September 12 2008 at 00:26 |
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Thanks a bunch Rushfan4, I ordered myself a copy of the sampler.
And Naturalscience, I was considering "Brave" as my first Hogarth era album too. I always enjoy a good concept album. Thanks for the other suggestions folks. |
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moreitsythanyou
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Posted: September 12 2008 at 00:54 |
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My personal choices would be Misplaced Childhood and Marbles, the best I've heard from the respective eras.
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npjnpj
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Posted: September 12 2008 at 03:14 |
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Jozef, please keep this thread alive through updates. I'm very interested in your opinion about the two different phases (Fish and post-Fish). I really liked the Fish era, but I never got over the transition shock, and I've never appreciated later Marillion.
So, especially as you're apparently new to this band, please let us know what you think. Yours seems an ideal standpoint for getting a fresh angle.
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Jozef
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Posted: September 12 2008 at 11:20 |
No problem, I think I may just listen to everything chronologically to see the evolution of the group, rather than just jump around. You should order yourself a copy of that sampler if you're still unfamiliar with the Hogarth period that they have on their website as well. Rushfan4 posted a link to it above. I remember Script being an excellent debut and I'd like to go back and listen to again as I am now re-exploring the group. I really wish they had added "Grendel" to the album though. Fish's vocals in general are so powerful and commanding. |
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