Tick Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 one of the best kept secrets in music,the latest release marbles is a classic.if you dont own it you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I must be honest and say that while a was a huge fan in the 80s, my interest waned when Fish left. I saw them in Dublin in '85 at the first ever gig to have Misplaced Childhood played in it's entirety. I was up front, right in front of Fish screaming for Grendel. He looked me in the eye and said "Oh, we have the frontal lobotomy cases in tonight, I see". I recently bought a greatest hits package from the later years, and Hogarth is growing on me slowly but surely. I still yearn for the Fish era though. Favourite album - Fugazi Favourite song - Forgotten Sons Says it all really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 i gotta tell athough fish was great,marillion has evolved into something very special with hogarth.if you havent really wanted to accept them now your really missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 i had their first 3 albums long ago and liked them ok, but i found them soooo wordy. if they had cut back on the vocals by half, i would have enjoyed them a lot more. still, they were good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 OMG! I was going to start a thread like this. A TRF friend ( ) sent me their whole catalog, sans "Marbles." I just got around to listening, and I'm blown away. They're awesome. I've only listened to Marillion.com. But, I love their sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 So far the only album I have is Marbles, but I think that is great, a little on the mellow side at times, but there are a few tracks that are mind blowing. And where is Earthshine to give his opinions on this band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABZ Highlander Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I saw them in '82, at the Ice Rink in Inverness, on possibly their first Scottish tour, Market Square hero's had just been released as a single. I think it slightly preceded Script, but can't be sure, anyway I thought they were excellent, Grendel in particular. I kind of lost them a bit after Fish left, but the Hogarth stuff I've heard is not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I first came Marillion when my brother came back from the Reading Festival raving about this band who had been quite a way down the bill. When I first heard Grendel I thought (cliche time here) 'OK, but a bit like Genesis' (mega Genesis with Gabriel fan at the time). When Script came out, I seriously got into Marillion in a big way and managed to get to see them 8 times (First time was the Fugazi tour). When Fish left and Hogarth joined, I gave them a chance and was very impressed with the Season's End album butreally lost interest with the astoundingly bland Holiday's in Eden album. Since then, I've dipped into Marillion once in a while, quite liking Brave and This Strange Engine. I have got Marbles but I've only listened to a few time, it just doesn't grab me at all. As for that, my personal favourites are: Album - Script Track - Cinderella Search (Real to Reel version() Gig - Welcome to the Garden Party, Milton Keynes Bowl, 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indica Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Not a huge fan but I saw them a couple times in concert and they were OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plodder Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Big fan of Fish Marillion. Fav Song - Forgotten Sons Fav CD - Clutching At Straws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 ...only with Fish! Fave album "Misplaced Childhood" - by a STREET MILE (not a royal mile ) Favourite song....or should I say medley - the whole of side 2 of this classic album - (Waterhole, Lords of the Backstage, Blind Curve, Childhood's End, White Feather) - brings the goosebumps out and some parts actually bring tears to my eyes, not afraid to say. White Feather is actually about the attempted takeover of Hearts (Football Club) by Hibernian back in the early 80's. "...proud to own my Heart" I also love Assassing from Fugazi - (but the Single Edit version) Market Square Heros... ...and of course - Forgotten Sons.....another song banned by the BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 OK. I just listened to "Script for a Jester's Tear," and... um. No. Sorry. Fish's voice went straight for my nerve ends. I suppose it's a matter of taste, but I'm listening to Marillion.com right now, and I really like it. In all fairness, I will listen to the rest. There's a good chance it will all grow on me. It's going to take a while, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 6 2005, 08:52 PM) OK. I just listened to "Script for a Jester's Tear," and... um. No. Sorry. Fish's voice went straight for my nerve ends. I suppose it's a matter of taste, but I'm listening to Marillion.com right now, and I really like it. In all fairness, I will listen to the rest. There's a good chance it will all grow on me. It's going to take a while, though. Its an acquired taste that album SS. Try Misplaced Childhood, its a little fresher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 QUOTE (rickyrob @ Dec 6 2005, 02:54 PM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 6 2005, 08:52 PM) OK. I just listened to "Script for a Jester's Tear," and... um. No. Sorry. Fish's voice went straight for my nerve ends. I suppose it's a matter of taste, but I'm listening to Marillion.com right now, and I really like it. In all fairness, I will listen to the rest. There's a good chance it will all grow on me. It's going to take a while, though. Its an acquired taste that album SS. Try Misplaced Childhood, its a little fresher Oh, that's much easier on my nerves. Nice, actually. I see your point about the difference between Fish and Hogarth. I think my opinion is swaying towards Hogarth still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 6 2005, 09:03 PM) QUOTE (rickyrob @ Dec 6 2005, 02:54 PM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 6 2005, 08:52 PM) OK. I just listened to "Script for a Jester's Tear," and... um. No. Sorry. Fish's voice went straight for my nerve ends. I suppose it's a matter of taste, but I'm listening to Marillion.com right now, and I really like it. In all fairness, I will listen to the rest. There's a good chance it will all grow on me. It's going to take a while, though. Its an acquired taste that album SS. Try Misplaced Childhood, its a little fresher Oh, that's much easier on my nerves. Nice, actually. I see your point about the difference between Fish and Hogarth. I think my opinion is swaying towards Hogarth still. SS Misplaced Childhood is still Fish - at his best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 QUOTE (rickyrob @ Dec 6 2005, 04:01 PM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 6 2005, 09:03 PM) QUOTE (rickyrob @ Dec 6 2005, 02:54 PM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 6 2005, 08:52 PM) OK. I just listened to "Script for a Jester's Tear," and... um. No. Sorry. Fish's voice went straight for my nerve ends. I suppose it's a matter of taste, but I'm listening to Marillion.com right now, and I really like it. In all fairness, I will listen to the rest. There's a good chance it will all grow on me. It's going to take a while, though. Its an acquired taste that album SS. Try Misplaced Childhood, its a little fresher Oh, that's much easier on my nerves. Nice, actually. I see your point about the difference between Fish and Hogarth. I think my opinion is swaying towards Hogarth still. SS Misplaced Childhood is still Fish - at his best I know that's Fish. I mean I like Hogarth's voice better. I like the song "Built-In Bastard Radar" from Marillion.com. I don't know why, it just speaks to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Never heard them... my friend has some EP called "Man of a Thousand Faces" or something like that. I don't think he likes it, I could borrow it... is that particular release worth listening to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberon Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I have: Script For A Jester's Tear Fugazi Real To Reel Brief Encounter Misplaced Childhood Clutching At Straws Best Of The B'Sides Live At Loreley (vhs) From Stoke Row To Ipanema (vhs) Afraid Of Sunlight marillion.com marillion.co.uk (still waiting for it... argh) Marbles (2cd) Marbles On The Road (1dvd) I really like about everything I have, really. I need Brave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Hawker Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 QUOTE (Moonraker @ Dec 6 2005, 09:32 AM) So far the only album I have is Marbles, but I think that is great, a little on the mellow side at times, but there are a few tracks that are mind blowing. And where is Earthshine to give his opinions on this band? Sorry, I've been slacking here.... hard to keep up with everything on this board! As for Marillion, well.. they are my second most favorite topic (next to "guess what???") I own all their albums, including all their offical live releases, and 7 of their DVDs. I enjoy the Fish era and the H era for different reasons. They have really evolved as a band. I like that the "musical" portion of the band has not changed since 1983 when Ian Mosley took over the drums. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MARK KELLEY!!!! IMO, the greatest keyboard player EVER!!!!!! Sully, if you're new to Hogarth and you like marillion.com, you should really check out Anoraknaphobia and Marbles.. IMO, those albums are much better than .com. Marillion is an aquired taste, it takes a while to "get it".. But it's well worth the ride. If anyone doubts that this band is one of the greatest prog rock bands of all time, just get a hold of "Ocean Cloud" (17 minutes) or "Neverland" (12 minutes) off of their latest album "Marbles"... UNBELIEVABLE STUFF!!! I saw them on the Marbles tour in Hollywood, CA.. An absolutely amazing experience...!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebbish Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I was watching BBC2 last week and guess who won 'The Weakest Link' - none other than FISH (for charity of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 ok.well i didnt expect this response,but im pleasantly suprised.let me put it to you all this way.hogarth has been with marillion 15 years now and they have all grown together.the music they are making now is nothing short of incredible.if you like the old stuff i recomend to you buy some solo fish,very good stuff.start with empires and sunsets.back to the hogath days,he is one of the most captivating frontmen in the buisness.forget the fact fish is gone and embrace this band.i promise you you wont be dissapointed. stuff to get started with. 1.the double disc marbles.having only the single disc is like halfing only one half of pink floyds the wall. 2.brave.early hogarth great disc. 3.marillion.com 4.anoracnophobia 5.this strange engine. trust me the more you listen to this band,the more you appreciate the fact they exist,in a world full of crap music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE (Earthshine @ Dec 7 2005, 03:37 AM) Sully, if you're new to Hogarth and you like marillion.com, you should really check out Anoraknaphobia and Marbles.. IMO, those albums are much better than .com. Marillion is an aquired taste, it takes a while to "get it".. But it's well worth the ride. I immediately liked them! I can't remember if Anoraknaphobia is on the DVD my friend gave me, but I know Marbles isn't. I do like Fish, though. Misplaced Childhood is really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 7 2005, 07:13 PM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Dec 7 2005, 03:37 AM) Sully, if you're new to Hogarth and you like marillion.com, you should really check out Anoraknaphobia and Marbles.. IMO, those albums are much better than .com. Marillion is an aquired taste, it takes a while to "get it".. But it's well worth the ride. I immediately liked them! I can't remember if Anoraknaphobia is on the DVD my friend gave me, but I know Marbles isn't. I do like Fish, though. Misplaced Childhood is really great. Looks like we have a new fan here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE (Phoenix @ Dec 8 2005, 02:34 PM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Dec 7 2005, 07:13 PM) QUOTE (Earthshine @ Dec 7 2005, 03:37 AM) Sully, if you're new to Hogarth and you like marillion.com, you should really check out Anoraknaphobia and Marbles.. IMO, those albums are much better than .com. Marillion is an aquired taste, it takes a while to "get it".. But it's well worth the ride. I immediately liked them! I can't remember if Anoraknaphobia is on the DVD my friend gave me, but I know Marbles isn't. I do like Fish, though. Misplaced Childhood is really great. Looks like we have a new fan here Yup! Thanks to you, little bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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