The Marillion Round Table

I didn't mention, my favourite pieces are El Dorado (standout track for me) and The New Kings. I'm sure that repeated listens will reveal even more as it's a very deep album.

Catcher10 wrote: Yea I have a good 4-5 spins of the album now......It's a special album. Musically, production, performance are 2nd to none, again this is Marillion and they are outstanding musicians. My favs are El Dorado, White Paper, The Leavers......

Listened again tonight (hoping to review tomorrow night). That end passage of The Leavers is one of those special Marillion moments when you simply have to put the player on pause, have a drink, a break, a fag, and catch your breath to marvel at the sheer emotion and power of it all.

This is, as you say, Jose, a special album. Stunning

FEAR. First impressions: Very good. Message music with a startling subtext, but I'll get into that with a proper album review. Rothery and Kelly in good form. Pete and Ian taking a backseat. H's vocal's, and there's a lot, sound strained at times but get the points across. I love The New Kings track. H being able to sing the chorus  "f**k everyone and run" without sounding clichéd or contrived is brilliant. More to follow.

^Good for you! A lot of enthusiasm for a new album is a great set up for a great concert. Enjoy the show, Laz!

rushfan4 wrote: I am planning on going to see them on Saturday night in Cleveland.  I've not seen them live before and this about as close as they have come to me in the past 10 years or so that I have been a fan.  Fortunately, the Cleveland Indians will be playing in Chicago Saturday night, although it looks as though the casino is having a game viewing party.

Hey Scott. Have a great time. They are truly magnificent live.

lazland wrote: rushfan4 wrote: I am planning on going to see them on Saturday night in Cleveland.  I've not seen them live before and this about as close as they have come to me in the past 10 years or so that I have been a fan.  Fortunately, the Cleveland Indians will be playing in Chicago Saturday night, although it looks as though the casino is having a game viewing party. Hey Scott. Have a great time. They are truly magnificent live.

So I've heard.  I have a few of their concert DVDs and have enjoyed them.  Anderson, Rabin, and Wakeman are playing in Cleveland the same night.  I really wish that they were playing on separate nights.  It would have really made for a great concert weekend worth the travels. 

Roj wrote: lazland wrote: The tour would seem to be selling well in addition to the album. A number of venues sold out, including Cardiff, which is the nearest to me Fortunately, however, I happen to be in Manchester with work for the Academy gig, so ticket booked last night The missus and I are going to this.  We really should meet up!  I'm afraid I'll be driving, so no(t much) drinkies for me, however it is an expensive venue so.....

Hey there, Rog. Would love to meet up. I am staying at Jury's Inn for the week, and plan to have a couple of drinkies prior to the gig. Have a think and PM me details of where you would like to meet beforehand, and I will be there.

This will be, btw, the very first time I will have met anybody from the site, so am really looking forward to this. Unfortunately, my better half will not be present, as I am in Machester teaching at work.

Catcher10 wrote: Sadly.....I have no chance to see them live again on this tour, not coming to Seattle.

Fancy getting a flight over to England?

Arrived safe and sound in Cleveland. John Wesley comes on in an hour and then Marillion. I'm getting pretty excited. Anybody else here???

rushfan4 wrote: I am so gLad that I made the trip. Their songs really come to life with h's theatrics and their background video.

Glad you had a great time, Scott. Did you make a note of the setlist?