Marillion - F.E.A.R

[rednotdead]

Any fans got the new album? Thoughts? I'm not sure about it yet. Needs lots of listens.

[worsy]

Yup. Only had chance to listen twice. Massive Fish era fan though and havent really gelled with the post 1995* stuff. First couple of listens suggest it's good but not likley to be challenging my favourites.

• first few Hogarth albums were good/great, especially Brave.

[Brave Fart]

It's an incredibly complex and multi-layered album. If you like "songs" such as Sugar Mice or Fantastic Place or Easter, you'll find it very difficult to "get". BUT, if you understand an album like Brave, and you listen to F.E.A.R. at least three times, the sheer musical beauty of this work will reveal itself. Marillion may very well never record another album; F.E.A.R. shows the guys doing exactly what they want - no compromises, no commercial constraints and all the better for it!
It's probably one for the long time fans (yes, I'm one) but I'd put it in the "amazing music" category, no doubt. You WILL need repeat listens however.

[Chalky White]

It takes a couple of listens to get into it. Stand out for me is "The Leavers". Really hope it's in the live set next month as I will be seeing them at the San Fransisco show.

[interstellar]

Got this yesterday following your post so thanks for reminding me.

I love it already, The Gold is an outstanding track and this for me is classic Marillion. I have been a big fan since marbles which I thought was fantastic.

Their longest tracks are their best work in my opinion, Gaza, Montréal, This Strange Engine et al are twisting story tales and Steve Hogarths voice is outstanding.

Looking forward to listening more, thanks again for bringing to my attention.

Edited by interstellar on Saturday 1st October 10:03

[CharlesdeGaulle]

I've been a fan for virtually all of my adult life, and was really looking forward to this album. The Gold and The Leavers are good, as has been mentioned. I loved Brave, so am not wedded to commercial songs, but found the whole album a bit ordinary and unremarkable. To be honest, I think that sums up much of their recent output.

Hopefully another few dozen listens will help - I'm seeing them in Cardiff in Dec.

[worsy]

My "Ultimate" package turned up today. Book, signed card, CD, DVD, Music book, double Vinyl etc. Nicely put together. Will have a watch of the DVD tomorrow, footy tonight

[tdm34]

Got it Yesterday, hasn't been out of the CD player since, bloody awesome.

[rog007]

This promted me to grab it on Spotify. Not listened to any Marillion post Fish so this will be a test for me. Initial scan seems not too bad.

[interstellar]

worsy said:

My "Ultimate" package turned up today. Book, signed card, CD, DVD, Music book, double Vinyl etc. Nicely put together. Will have a watch of the DVD tomorrow, footy tonight

How much was that lot?

[worsy]

errr £160 ish, don't tell the missus

Edited for link
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/marillion

Got a free T Shirt on top as well.

Edited by worsy on Thursday 20th October 16:28

[speedtwelve]

Haven't been able to get into anything they've done since 'Grendel'.

[conkerman]

AKA Suppers ready made easy

[anonymous-user]

Stumbled across this & downloaded from Spotify. Best album i've heard for ages, thanks!
I hadn't heard any of their stuff, apart from the obvious hits. Pleasantly surprised..

[interstellar]

Jimboka said:

Stumbled across this & downloaded from Spotify. Best album i've heard for ages, thanks!
I hadn't heard any of their stuff, apart from the obvious hits. Pleasantly surprised..

If you like it then try this, one of the best they have done in my opinion.

https://open.spotify.com/album/58EALw71xVuvlWgqJMu...

[worsy]

interstellar said:

Jimboka said:

Stumbled across this & downloaded from Spotify. Best album i've heard for ages, thanks!
I hadn't heard any of their stuff, apart from the obvious hits. Pleasantly surprised..

If you like it then try this, one of the best they have done in my opinion.

https://open.spotify.com/album/58EALw71xVuvlWgqJMu...

This from that DVD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPLW8QhuPRA

was immense

but this (unrelated clip)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ74CwXcliM

From 3.44 especially when you are aware of the context of the lyrics.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Lots of listening done and I have to say the album has fgrown on me. I like it.

Worsy's links were a welcome reminder of Brave too; I think it's still my favourite album.

[DelicaL400]

Saw them tonight in Manchester. Brilliant show. A fair bit of F.E.A.R. + some oldies - Sugar Mice, Easter, Invisible Man, King, Neverland, This Strange Engine etc.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

I saw them last night in Cardiff. A really good show, and the tracks from FEAR work well live.

A good mix of old and new, and a brilliant night. Excellent musicianship, even if Steve H can't resist hamming it up a bit!

[Mojooo]

Just to add, I saw them in London.

Good show. I like the way Hogaryh (appears) to bit a put of emotion into into - too many boring singers thesedays.