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    Posted: June 27 2010 at 11:42
Lately I'ved been thinking about getting some Hogarth-era Marillion albums...
Any suggestions on what to start out with and what to expect for the albums?
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If you're a fan of Alt. Rock at all, they have delivered some splendid albums from that genre like Somewhere Else and Marillion.Com
 
Don't expect anything in the vein of the Fish-era.
 
If you're into moody stuff with gentle stuff, Brave is fantastic. If you want a more proggy affair, Marbles should be it, but I personally dislike it.
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Points: 19535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 27 2010 at 11:56
I suggest to forget Hogarth's era and buy some Fish era albums.
 
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I would suggest ignoring Ivans post and get Seasons End, Brave and Marbles (the 2 disc version from Rackett Records,  Ocean Cloud should not be missed out on!) to start with, 3 exellent albums.
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Seasons End and Afraid of Sunlight are both pretty solid, with the former acting as a stylistic bridge between the Fish-era and the H-era. I've never been sold on Brave, as it has always struck me as being laden with filler.
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Points: 5285 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 28 2010 at 07:33
I would suggest getting the new DVD out of Season and then make his choice. Or try Season's End, Brave, Afraid of Sunlight, Marbles and Happiness... It's not Fish's type of music, but they got some very interesting epic songs. 
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Originally posted by sleeper sleeper wrote:

I would suggest ignoring Ivans post and get Seasons End, Brave and Marbles (the 2 disc version from Rackett Records,  Ocean Cloud should not be missed out on!) to start with, 3 exellent albums.

Can't debate this

DEFINITELY make sure you get the 2CD version of Marbles (available exclusively from their homepage.) The bonus tracks make the deal.
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In term's of prog, Brave, Season's End, and Marbles would be the best.  Some less proggy albums that are still great IMO are This Strange Engine, Afraid of Sunlight, and even Holidays in Eden (the first track "Splintering Heart" is just awesome)

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I honestly can't listen 5 minutes of Hogarths era Marillion.
 
Boring to an extreme.
 
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Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:

I honestly can't listen 5 minutes of Hogarths era Marillion.
 
Boring to an extreme.
 
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Than this isn't exactly the thread for you, is it? Wink
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I only have Brave and Less Is More from the H-era... and Brave is a masterpiece. I need to get some more Hogarth-era albums as well.

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Originally posted by Ivan_Melgar_M Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:

I honestly can't listen 5 minutes of Hogarths era Marillion.
 
Boring to an extreme.
 
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I can't imagine ANYONE not getting goosebumps at the 1:35 mark of this song....

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^ I just watched that and I did actually get goose bumps. LOL  
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Originally posted by InClouds InClouds wrote:

^ I just watched that and I did actually get goose bumps. LOL  


I do every time.... Brave is a simply magical album for me. The entire thing is so beautiful and atmospheric, and one of the best Marillion albums I've heard.

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I always like to recommend their sampler album Crash Course which you can get from their website here.  http://www.marillion.com/listen/index.htm  You can either get them to send it to you free or you can download it for free, and it will give you a sampling of their sound.  I believe that all of the songs are from the Hogarth era.
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Fantastic link, Scott, definitely a great place for the thread opener to sample this great band's work. Can I also suggest a visit to The Marillion Round Table, where we discuss all things associated with the greatest band who ever lived?

As for where you start, I am tempted to say allo of them, but it rather depends what you are looking for. In terms of ;prog masterpieces, well Brave & Marbles are right up there with the absolute greats. Five star platinum albums. If, however, you are looking for a little bit of a less challenging intro to H-era before moving onto these albums, then Season's End and Afraid of Sunlight are essentials. However, with the exception of Holidays in Eden, which is their only average album IMHO, they are all utterly brilliant.

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I am much more of a Fish fan myself, but I really enjoy Brave at times. But then again, at other times, I find it somehow repulsive. It is the same with Marbles. I guess it depends on your mood.
Seasons end is maybe the most "steady", so maybe you should try this one. For me it's average at best, or I haven't listened to it at the right time. But I never found it bad.
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Points: 28059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 28 2010 at 15:04
Seasons End is probably one of the best neo prog albums and something they could truly call their own. I love the textures and atmosphere on this album.In my opinion Marillion never topped this.
Hogarth has a special voice but I found later albums such as Brave just very dull and didn't bother going any further after The Strange Engine.
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Points: 15745 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 28 2010 at 15:41
Originally posted by J-Man J-Man wrote:



I can't imagine ANYONE not getting goosebumps at the 1:35 mark of this song....


 
Sorry, I really like Brave, but that just reminded me a lot(the 1:35 voice) this:
 
BTW: I'm not saying that the song by Simply Red is bad.


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Brave is what I've had my eye on for a while....
    
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