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MARILLION - 1983 - 1984 (2 ALBUMS)
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"SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR"
1983
SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR - The opening track of a great debut album of six epic tracks. This Rock experiment filled song begins gently and then gives us a whimsical almost Nursery Rhyme style backing before launching into dramatic guitars and pounding drumbeat increasing in intensity and power. Named Neo-Progressive Rock, Marillion's style of music has elements of all genres of Rock music and this track ticks all boxes!
HE KNOWS YOU KNOW - A slow almost Pop Rock track changes after some angry, anguished vocals from lead singer Fish before the 2 and a half minute mark when the glorious anthemic guitar solos and faster drumbeats kick in. The Medieval style vocals and chants are here that make it just a little more awesome.
THE WEB - A slow to mid tempo Rock ballad, with some awesome keyboard and guitar solos. More Electronic Rock than the previous two tracks but no less anthemic. A variety of Fish vocals complement the unsusual array of backing instruments superbly.
GARDEN PARTY - The magnificent second single in all its full glory of 7 minutes plus. A fabulous melody throughout, sometimes portrayed by guitars and drums and then keyboards. The "pom pom pom" pounding drumbeat and guitar on the verses is superb. This is a pure Classic Rock/Progressive Rock. The song that introduced me to Marillion and kept me enthralled until Fish left the band.
CHELSEA MONDAY - A typical Progressive Rock ballad, the slow tempo and atmospheric, dramatic sound backs up Fish's emotive vocals in excellent fashion. A classy piece of Rock and sounds even better in headphones, the sound encompasses you.
FORGOTTEN SONS - The album ends with lots of effects, eerie chants, screams and various dialogue over a similar backing to Garden Party at one point. The track alters its tempo throughout and is a very experimental and strange track. There are Classic Rock elements but its mostly quite weird. Still, it ends a pretty fantastic debut album.
"FUGAZI"
1984
ASSASSING - The band's second studio album opens with their second single from the set. It reached number 22 in the UK chart. A big and brash anthemic track that combines their unique Progressive style with Classic Rock and a pounding drumbeat. A powerful chorus and various vocals in his own inimitable style from Fish. A brilliant track and a big favourite of mine.
PUNCH AND JUDY - The debut single from this album that reached number 29 on the UK chart. This is a more familiar modern Progressive Rock track with its medieval styled backing. Still has a catchy chorus but its not as radio-friendly as the opening track but a classic to Marillion fans.
JIGSAW - A lovely slow ballad kicking into a mini Progressive Rock opera. So many changes in the song and vocals make this a brilliant experimental 6 minute jam. Keeps you captivated to the last.
EMERALD LIES - A mild, sprinkling soft intro until just after two minutes in when it kicks off into eeriness. The dark, weird backing threw me off this track, it had started so nice. Not a favourite.
SHE CHAMELEON - Soft vocals from Fish throughout with screeching guitars giving it a very Gothic Rock vibe.
INCUBUS - A variety of angry and calm vocals front an indulgent and uninspiring slow Progressive Rock backing, and at 8 minutes plus this is far too long to keep my attention.
FUGAZI - A great epic Rock trip to finish the album. With spoken parts, effects and a pounding backing with hints of Progressive, Classic and Gothic Rock. Superb end to the album with a little of everything that was Fish's Marillion.
"MADONNA" 1983 LUCKY STAR - The opening track is a Disco Pop song, which became her trademark for this debut album before moving into more Pop areas in her next few albums. Its mid tempo beats and twangy guitars and elctro synths made this an accessible staple to radio airplay connecting to a variety of listeners. Classic Madonna. BORDERLINE - A change of direction after the first upbeat song, this is a kind of Pop ballad set to a Disco track. Some lovely harmonies and became her first top ten hit in the USA. A Reggie Lucas written composition and it gave Madonna chance to explore her vocals and conveying emotion in her songs. One of my favourites. BURNING UP - One of my top songs by Madonna. Similar to the later "Gambler". It is a fast paced Disco beat laden track with a rockier twist with random guitar riffs. A real gem. I KNOW IT - This track is keyboard led and has a nice 60s Pop/Rock N' Roll vibe akin to the later "True Blue". A
"DURAN DURAN" 1981 GIRLS ON FILM - This debut album by the band opens with this brilliant New Wave track. Their breakthrough single in the UK chart reaching number 5. Its cheeky and somewhat sarcastic lyrics about the glamour and glitz of the modelling industry are backed by an irresistible pumping rhythm and keyboard and guitar accompanient. Its just a classic Duran Duran song and a classic 80s song as well. Top opener. PLANET EARTH - The debut single only reached number 12 in the UK chart. This is more Synth Pop Disco than the previous track. Again with the pumping rhythm but more experimental than "Girls On Film" and the chorus is not as catchy but still engaging to be a great song. ANYONE OUT THERE - This is one of my favourite Duran Duran tracks, it has a more rockier guitar backing. Also a funky bass appears with echoed vocals in one segment. This is more Pop Rock and as the band proved with their album tracks in the future, this was more than ju
"PURPLE RAIN" "1984" LET'S GO CRAZY - The abum opens with the famous church organ sounding out with a little Prince-like "sermon" before firing up a blistering funky Rock anthem that is one of my favourite songs by the man. The single was the 2nd single release from the album and along with its B-side "Take Me With U" hit number 7 in the UK chart. If previous releases wan't enough proof this track shows Prince the brilliant guitarist. TAKE ME WITH U - As previously stated this was a double A-side of "Let's Go Crazy" which radio sometimes played as an alternative. Sung as a duet with Apollonia Kotero (the female lead in the "Purple Rain" movie) with co-vocals by Jill Jones and Lisa Coleman. A melodic easy going romantic track with strings bringing down the pace a bit after the opening track. THE BEAUTIFUL ONES - One of Prince's most loved sexy, lustful, emotionally charged romantic ballads. Altho
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