Marillion - 'Marbles'

Posted by: J.N. on 13 May 2004

I'm tempted to get the album, as I particularly like 'You're Gone'.

Your comments please.
Posted on: 14 May 2004 by Rockingdoc
I think Marillion are in the position of many other old bands; plenty of talent, skilled at their craft, but stuck in time. There just isn't a market for this, apart from loyal old fans. The recording is a bit fussy too.
Posted on: 14 May 2004 by Steve Bull
Used to be a massive Marillion fan, all the way from Script... but gave up at Brave, partly because it was the last vinyl LP and I only got a CD player 18mths ago, partly because it was all sounding a bit samey.

An alcohol-fuelled amazon session last weekend saw me buying Marbles. first impressions were.... it sounds just the same as where I left off.

So to concur with the 'doc, if more of the same is what you want, get straight out there and buy it.

Steve

It's a grand old team to play for...
Posted on: 14 May 2004 by Bhoyo
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Bull:
It's a grand old team to play for...


Steve:

Are you a fellow Tim Malloy?

Davie
Posted on: 14 May 2004 by long-time-dead
Feck - another one..........
Posted on: 16 May 2004 by Steve Bull
Who's Tim Malloy?

I'm an Evertonian, I'm guessing the song isn't unique to us.

Steve.

It's a grand old team to play for...
Posted on: 17 May 2004 by Bhoyo
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Bull:
Who's Tim Malloy?
I'm an Evertonian, I'm guessing the song isn't unique to us.
Steve.
It's a grand old team to play for...


Good guess Steve. It's Celtic's song, obviously adopted by others of a similar persuasion. Wink

Regards,
Davie
Posted on: 17 May 2004 by J.N.
I am led to believe that the album was effectively financed by the band and fans contributions?

I see it's on the 'INTACT' label. Is that exclusive to Marillion?
Posted on: 24 May 2004 by J.N.
OK; it's pleasant, but somewhat derivitive of 1970's Genesis and Pink Floyd.

There's even a track that starts with someone tuning around stations on a radio.

Now where have I heard that (nearly 30 years ago)?
Posted on: 25 May 2004 by Steve Bull
OK; it's pleasant, but somewhat derivitive of 1970's Genesis and Pink Floyd.

There's even a track that starts with someone tuning around stations on a radio.

Now where have I heard that (nearly 30 years ago)?

Sums it up well.

Steve.

It's a grand old team to play for...