Marillion
Zuiderpark
The Hague, Netherlands
July 3rd 1983
A remastered radio broadcast from the Fish era.
I was never a big fan to be honest.
Although I have mellowed my attitude towards them over time
this early stuff still sounds like a poor attempt to copy Genesis.
The same accusation could be laid at the door of IQ but I like them.
It's a thin line between plagiarism and influence.
I saw Marilion in 82 or 83.
Peter Hammill was their support act.
Hammill blew them away and should have headlined.
I respect Steve Hogarth a lot for steering the band
in a more creative/individual direction
even though I find a lot of it somewhat bland/one-paced.
On a positive note: this is a pretty good recording
and I know they have a devoted following.
Guitarist Steve Rothery's band played an all-day event I attended
a few years ago and I quite liked that. It had more spirit.
regards
Titus
01 Garden Party
02 Script for a Jester's Tear
03 Charting the Single
04 Assassing
05 Forgotten Sons
06 Market Square Heroes (cut)
