Marillion Poll

I delved into the archives and didn't see a poll like this one, so I'd thought I'd toss this one out. After watching Marbles On The Road this weekend, it's so good to see this band still making great music. What's even better is seeing how well Marbles was received--it has really put this band back on track. Anyway, the Hogarth era has been going on about 16-17 years now, which is a lot longer than the Fish administration. I think Hogarth came in to a band that had had enough of their former lead singer and basically rescued Marillion. Have all the albums been good? No. Together with the rest of the band, however, we've definitely seen greatness.

Lastly, I saw on one poll asking what was the best H era Marillion album, and one person ended theirs by saying, "Marillion just isn't the same without Fish." I would agree. I would also say, "Thank goodness."

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I agree. Which is a pity because the Hogarth era does not even come close to the Fish era in terms of quality. IMO of course.

He wanted to leave. So, if he had to stay past CaS, it would only be for one album, unless he had a change of heart. On reflection, Marillion were possibly better off without Fish, at least in the long run.

Just trying to convince myself to Marbles and I am longing for Fish although I agree H has better voice. At least Fish era Marillion did not make me want to sleep.

To be honest if Fish continued with them the hole band would probably have imploded, besides, he was almost completely lost in self pitty on CAS IMO, its hard to see where Fish would have taken them after that.

I think there's possible truth in all opinions posted here, but I think the poll is wrong. Fish would have left at some point, be it after CAS or one of it's successors, but option one is true regardless of when he left. At least to me... and Marillion with H are living proof of it....

Angelo - putting in his two cents

...and I am very happy that H joined this band.

Say what you will, but the man has some effing soul.

piltdown man wrote: I believe it was all up to Fish if he wanted in or out of Marillion. In case of him staying in the band it would only have been for a follow up. Nowadays I think it´s quite clear that Fish is missing the Marillios than the band is missing him; H is a great singer and good writer. They are doing fine but I think Fish is missing someone who can write really good music for his often well-written lyrics.

Well, IF Fish stayed probably they would have gone to the mountains for a month and do some serious talking.

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Agreed. Though Fish really needs a consistant band to work with him.
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