0:00 Hotel Hobbies 3:35 Warm Wet Circles 7:56 That Time of the Night (The Short Straw) 13:55 Just for the Record 17:18 White Russian 23:33 Incommunicado 28:45 Torch Song 32:49 Slainte Mhath 37:30 Sugar Mice 43:15 The Last Straw 49:04 Happy Ending

@martinstensby7377

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Xalusc

3 жыл бұрын

Weird... Reading your comment right now I realized it's missing Going Under.

@astrosurf68

3 жыл бұрын

@@Xalusc Only on CD..

@FelixGonzalito

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@rebeccad7322

3 жыл бұрын

My soul is happy when i hear marillion xx

With Fish it was interesting stories with meanings. Never the same without him, amazing era for Marillion.

@christopherharmon2433

Жыл бұрын

The problem (and much of the reason he left), was that the band was locked into a bad recording contract where they didn't make hardly any money from album sales (Misplaced Childhood was a huge seller, but they barely saw a Pound). So they had to tour extensively. The problem was all this touring was becoming increasingly bad for Fish's physical (and mental) health, esp in the area of chemical consumption.

Over time this has become my fave album - not just of Marillion's work, but of any band's recordings. Truly great - lyrically and musically. Every member of the band can be proud of making such a brilliant piece of work.

A true masterpiece. "Warm Wet Circles", "Sugar Mice" and "That Time of the Night" are always in my heart. In my 53 I still listen to this LP and I will do it until I die.

@TheSimba3062

2 жыл бұрын

I really love White Russian!

@wilfriedsiems9658

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSimba3062 I even got a hang on that drink "White Russian" due to that song :)

@dandecastro51

2 жыл бұрын

White russian is all about lyrics. A response to nationalistic élections in Austria about that time. Must read lyrics. Must. Melodically, sugar mice my fav :)

@nelsphone7010

2 жыл бұрын

Same here amazing album, i always sing this album when alcohol tries to win.

@nicolasleclaore1647

Жыл бұрын

Best of the best

Misplaced Childhood saved my life. But this one helps me when I slip back into depression!! I cant share that with anyone unfortunately. This album helps me!! To not feel so alone!!

@wilfriedsiems9658

2 жыл бұрын

For me that album shaped my mind for never ever fall into this dark spaces of human psycology...wish you the best and you are NOT alone...many MANY sugarmice in the rain out there waiting for a straw...but still drowning...DAMN...that Album was a GREAT shot!!! :) btw "Misplaced Childhood" guided me through my "rough" yrs aged 11-15...;)

@steel1151970

2 жыл бұрын

I saw them in 1987, one of the best concert I've ever seen

@axeliron165

2 жыл бұрын

You are not alone buddy. 50 yrs. an and only I know the feeling, when it hits me and sittin alone in the basment while listening to these wonderful older records.

@messiahtorahamerica

2 жыл бұрын

This is one Fish favorite.. We are here, buddy.

@amatoaliberti7011

2 жыл бұрын

@@steel1151970 Me too. It was probably the best "club show" I have ever seen. Saw them at The Chance in Poughkeepsie NY.

God, I wasted so much of the 80s as a young man. And yet, it remains in my memory as the best of times...

One of the greatests pieces of rock art ever

Marillion taught a generation how to lament in an age of positivity Thank you Fish

As perfect lyrically and musically in 2022 as it was 35 years ago

Was very lucky to not slip into any type of addiction but there's nothing like sitting in the dark, somewhere quiet with a bottle of poitin and sitting listening to Fish ........ Clutching at straws..... lived every bit of it but would never change a thing....

This is the best Marillion album of all times!

My favourite Marillion album

@henrikcarlsen1881

Жыл бұрын

It's a Cliche (!) but if music influences one's life, I think Marillion and Fish are my top influencers

The first bit of that time of the night. Segue bit. Marillion’s finest two minutes. God bless.

Beyond Legendary!!! Kids - THIS IS REAL MUSIC!!!

Listening to this a 14 now 48 still a constant in my life. Means more to me now than ever... absolute class ❤

How lucky we, "old ones", have been to listen to this when we were struggling with our teenage years.

@tomholschbach5966

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Buckner Amen brother. I was in 10th grade. I needed this badly. More powerful now than then!!!

@mc-lb9dk

4 жыл бұрын

even better: seeing them playing live a couple of times. Once together with Queen. Those were the days my friends.

@stuartjenkins3039

4 жыл бұрын

Richard, I have to admit that when my then best mate and I used to go up the mountain on mushrooms with a bag full of tins of beer and a ghetto blaster, it was usually either the Fugazi LP, Marillion's Reading (iirc) live session (taped from BBC Radio 1's Friday Rock Show, presented by Tommy Vance (R.I.P.)) or Dio's live Donnington session (taped from same source) that we were playing.

@andreadaz9953

4 жыл бұрын

1987, i was 20. The record was not so happy, but it reminds me some really good times.

@carldavies7418

4 жыл бұрын

@@katemurphy1915 I too had Yesmusic only Marillion and Rush were my generation, as my Dad introduced me to Yes as a toddler, I was then adopted and lost a wonderful sound in my life, I then struggled not knowing what the beautiful pieces of music were and in my search found bands similar but not quite them. The year this was released (clutching) I found my Father again. We went for a pint....well a few, when we got back to his he put some headphones on me said have a listen to this son. You may not have heard this for a few years....OMG, takes from topographic oceans just had me back as though it was yesterday...we must have waited all our lives....for this moment. Wow.

Jesus! This is...really fucking good.

@greysmadeasians214

3 жыл бұрын

melodic

@_Jester_

3 жыл бұрын

Of course it is, it's Marillion!

@ovestegan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Gold era Marillion with Fish

Fish always knows how to hit you in the feels with his lyrics

Bang just like that I’m back in 1987 having failed all my A levels and being frightened for my future - l shouldn’t have worried it’s been one disaster after another and all of my own making - wish I could do it all again - what an absolutely stunning and timeless masterpiece this album is brilliant.

Quality from beginning to end 🎶 👍

Heard this album hundreds of times and I never get tired of it...

A masterpiece, Fish leaving on a high note...

Been listening to Marillion since 1983

This is not one of the best Marillion's albums, this is one of the best albums EVER made.

@progfan5239

2 жыл бұрын

It would be in my 10 best rock/pop albums definitely.

@chadyou812

Жыл бұрын

Agree, the production work on it is phenomenal as well

@BrunoSenaBH

Жыл бұрын

IMHO : Fugazi and Script for a Jester's Tear, but I agree, CaS is a great work.

@alexpiva9672

Жыл бұрын

@@BrunoSenaBH those are masterpieces too; truth is that all Marillion with Fish production is amazing and unique

@BrunoSenaBH

Жыл бұрын

@@alexpiva9672 Totally Agree ! The FISH times ... Oh man ... Nothing more to say about him. A colossus, in fact. Regards from Brazil.

63 and still will still sing this in it's entirety like nobody's business

Sugar Mice, one of my always-cry-to songs ❤❤

@adama2511

3 жыл бұрын

Not many artists can cause a kick in the gut, certainly not modern mainstream crap LOL

Stunning album !!!! Marillion at its best, music, lyrics and so on.... The fourth and the last album of the band with Fish...It also sounds like the end of an era... So great memories of Marillion in the 80 "s !!! Phil from France - A marillion fan since 1983...

this and misplaced childhood.....masterpieces, maybe the best concept albums ever.......

@shawneaton4029

3 жыл бұрын

Every now and then I find myself "still drowning" and Misplaced Childhood & Clutching at Straws bring me back to sanity... those 2 albums are important beyond defining to me.

Wanted to listen to Warm Wet Circles but the music kept playing...that's how good Clutching is!

Hey I posted a year ago and I'm still here and I'm still clean !! 30 years of addiction and bad choices, behaviour idiocy. Life isn't much easier but music soothes wounded souls. Look up and forwards people . Peace and love.

@alana8863

4 ай бұрын

Well done, Fiona. It's great that you've remained clean. Stay strong.

@Will-if6if

3 ай бұрын

Brilliant Fiona, no more Clutching at straws

@alana8863

3 ай бұрын

@GT-iy9wk You'll be fine when you grow up. Troll.

@alana8863

3 ай бұрын

@GT-iy9wk What a silly remark. All normal humans care.

@chuckbaranoski6184

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@alana8863normal … what’s normal anymore?

the transition from warm wet circles to that time of the night still gets me

@Lobo_solitarioMendes

2 ай бұрын

Obscure and enigmatic moment. Amazing !!!

WHAT A VEXATION! :) This magnificent music limits so much whatever else I may get to like to listen to.

I was 18 years old when heard this album for the first time. I am 45 now and feeling is as strong as at the first time. Timeless Masterpiece. Hats down!

@slipio

4 жыл бұрын

You're absolute right

@reeceward9817

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@geraldomaga

4 жыл бұрын

I m 56 and feel the same

@unclepabs

4 жыл бұрын

Parallels! Same as me ;-)

@marcusbethell1330

3 жыл бұрын

Better than all the crap we have nowdays

One of the 5 best symphonic prog rock albums ever. I grew up listening Genesis, The Who, Yes, Supertramp, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and certainly Marilion... I remember in 87 when I first heard this album... I had butterflies on my stomach on every single song... Remarkable piece of art, amazing musicians, Steve Rothery is from another world, Fish is a God singer... Shame that he left after that album

@michaelochs819

2 жыл бұрын

You are so right!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@TheSimba3062

2 жыл бұрын

I love Fish, but I love H at least as much.

@lenaviel

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Rothery is over good, but mark Kelly on the keyboard is a pure genius

@progfan5239

2 жыл бұрын

You need to add a bit of Mike Oldfield and Alan Parsons, possibly Chris Rea too, then you have the complete set of creatives for that era who could really deliver subtle and impact.

@sibeleramos7646

Жыл бұрын

😮😮😮

Those were the years... remember? All the best freaks are here! Where did the years go and what have we allowed to grow our world into? God I miss the eighties.

@dinochickarelli6327

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. For us who grew up then, it is so missed. I love my "adult" life I suppose, but would give anything to be 16 in 1984 again........anything.

@Pincer88

3 жыл бұрын

@@dinochickarelli6327 Me too. Was it merely our youth that colours our memory and make almost everything back then appear so much brighter, more optimistic and exciting, or was the air in fact cleaner, the music simply better and the girls... well, more ladylike without being pushovers? Whatever the verdict, those were the days of the first pimples, the first crush and kiss, the first smoke (I thought I was going to be sick) and on vacation with the boys without parents for the first time. Life was pretty careless and sweet. If there's a heaven - and I should make it there - I hope it takes me back to those days.

BEDANKT ,FISH PERSOONLIJK, MARILION VOOR DE JAREN VAN FANTASTISCHE, BESTE MUZIEK, ON DE PLANET, WITHOUT YOU I WASN'T I LIFE ANYMORE (1985-2022), THANKYOU, ALL THE BEST !! GREETINGS Alex R

"Clutching at Straws"....Jaysus....the most poetic album ever. Marillion is damn brilliant. I feel sorry for ANY teenager not exposed to this at any time, any generation. It carried a younger me through SOOO much. Timeless....absolutely perfect.

@redkop510

3 жыл бұрын

100%😎

@dannykeen4047

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I bought it the week it came out when I was 13 and as I got older the lyrics continued to resonate on so many different levels, pure magic.

@howieduwit2551

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! I still listen to it to this day. As a matter of fact, I really never stop listening to it.

@carldavies7418

2 жыл бұрын

The whole lot of Fish era on loop is just an evening of bliss. It helped my misplaced childhood and chaotic young adulthood in a kind of cathartic way nothing else ever could. My adoption totally screwed me up, drugs did not help but these albums saved me. I managed to live till 50 atm let alone 30 😆

@GrancolombiaYV

2 жыл бұрын

hard to put in words....the power of music...emotions....memories....downs and ups....love and death.....this creation defines my feeling for life.

Marillion's transition passages (between songs and segments) are always bloody brilliant.

@greysmadeasians214

3 жыл бұрын

an diffrent metrums 5/5 or 7/7 briliant

@craigcolbert9403

3 жыл бұрын

They are the kings of Segway!

@gilmourishgilmourish6205

3 жыл бұрын

I agree !!! Amazing music I am speechless.. he’s a poet and brought tears to my eyes more than once. I’ve know them since my 19.. and going on 55.. still shivering when I listen to them. This is what’s it does to me. All this modern stuff is just 🤢.. give me this, Pink Floyd .. and a few others and I am good..

@burkhard-anton806

Жыл бұрын

poetry...simple.

Was lucky to see Fish do a solo gig in Bosnia for the British troops. Even got to meet him and get a pic with him...awesome night

@markcooper3100

3 жыл бұрын

hey! i got to see him do a solo gig at Kupres camp Kosovo......excellent night for the troops, a true gentleman and legend!

I player this today, for the first time in 34 years. I still remembered the lyrics!! This IS one if the most memorable albums I've listened to in my life.

@wilfriedsiems9658

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh...I´m not the only one singing about all vocal lines too?! :) Nice to hear...

@Oliviacaptain

2 жыл бұрын

I'm singing along as well!!!

@henrikcarlsen1881

2 жыл бұрын

Not nearly 34 years ago (which must mean you stopped listening at the release; didn't you like it?) but I remember the lyrics too.

@johnross2924

Жыл бұрын

Why leave it so long, you wouldn't leave a good woman 34 years between plays 😜

You won’t hear music this magnificent in the pop culture these daze. I miss the 80s!

@hannahjames3180

2 жыл бұрын

True.

@katemurphy1915

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@katemurphy1915

2 жыл бұрын

The eighties treated us well.

the pub on the cover is the Baker's Arm's Colchester, Essex UK (now long closed after a subsequent life as 'The Beerhouse'), my local on and off for many years. I played many gigs there in the late '90s in various bands.

@JonathanLopez-sk7ty

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for sharing this information. Always wondered whether it was a real pub or not!

Such an underrated gem in the Prog Rock pantheon . Lyrically it's wonderful but the guitar work is stunning. So glad I discovered this .

No need to compare one album to the other one. It is brilliant. I've grown up with this. Now I'm 58 and still enjoying it and have deeper understanding on the liricyc As vine mature has more flavour and taste.

This album Is sweet and rock at the same time 14 when i buy It now i' m 58 and sing It the street as a teen

The best Marillion album of all times. The pinnacle of the Fish era, and a top 10 progressive rock album of all times. Enough said... just listen to it!

@redkop510

3 жыл бұрын

Must have listened to this thousands of times..still a great album 2021.👍

@henrikfalkenfleth5321

3 жыл бұрын

The first 4 Marillion albums and the first 3 Fish solo are epic... The rest?? Naaah not so much... imho

@ocean686

2 жыл бұрын

Marbles, Fear and Brave out-trump this for me. I still hear Genesis(Gabriel) tribute hear - they only found their own unique sound in 21st century but this is ok, even if outdated

@adrient3957

2 жыл бұрын

Could be in a top ten prog album. But you have to share your own top 10 list sir.

@talibe801

2 жыл бұрын

share please your favorites.

What an incredible story! Marillion helped me so much when I was in quite a dark place! Mum was already gone! Then my father passed on just before my 17th birthday. We never did have that first pint together did we Dad! But I tell you now; I put a few away for you Dad after you left; but your heritage & kind, happy memories are with me in my mind and soul for the rest of my days x

@katemurphy1915

3 жыл бұрын

unclepabs bless you I wish you for you the best lifetime possible.

@saleens

3 жыл бұрын

band meant everything to me.. Fugazi changed my world. This one made me believe I'm capable of greatness too,

@Saxondog

3 жыл бұрын

Marillion do that to you son. They are so underrated. You have to have a certain soul to appreciate them. Makes you special. Take care of yourself.

@Tobysauer

3 жыл бұрын

This brought tears to my eyes, I feel your pain... 🌹

@sirloin8745

3 жыл бұрын

unclepabs look up summaries of the book 'Selfish Gene'. From an evolutionary perspective, they have passed on their genes to you. In that way, they live beyond their own years (A Grandmother can pass on her characteristics to their grandkids). But it's up to you to decide if the genes of a giraffe create another giraffe, & when whether characteristics are inherited. 🤔

One of the best albums ever made... period.

@gianbelsgusciondasw

4 жыл бұрын

Yess

@bengreen6980

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Still to this day remains my favourite from this epic group.

@bengreen6980

4 жыл бұрын

Well, honestly this and a very close second would be b'sides themselves. Love that album too!

@s.j.hunter3995

4 жыл бұрын

Misplaced Childhood is a masterpiece conceptual album. The best for this band.

@carlos-yx9pq

4 жыл бұрын

FOREVER Y.E.S.

Racing the clouds home!

The most beautiful one! I'll always love this album!

As a 16yr old going to sea for the 1st time I met a bloke from hull called Tony weatherall aka Abdul ( LEGEND ) He took me under his wing and introduced me to marillion, sadly abdul no longer here. But he lives on thru this MASTERPIECE cheers Abdul old pal

One of the best musical experiences ever. An incredible masterpiece.

Still the best of Marillion in 2022

I love Fish so so much, I am shameful in saying that I can't listen to Marillion since Fish left :( all of the Albums with Fish are absolutely amazing, started listening to Marillion at 11 Years Old, now nearly 48 Years Old and going through the Marillion Fish Albums again and wow, just spot on Poetic Therapy!

@morry27jd24

Жыл бұрын

You are far from alone. I’ve seen them live with and without Fish. It’s just not the same. Hogarth just can’t match him. The later albums (post Clutching at Straws) are just too introspective and lacking in any real creativity. My rating of the 4 studio albums from the Fish era. I’m sure it will be controversial, let the fun begin 😂 1 Fugazi 2 Script 3 Straws 4 Childhood

@thomasbgpaintart3120

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. After Fish left it's not the same band

@henrikfalkenfleth5321

Жыл бұрын

Fish's 2 (3) first solo albums are not that shappy..😉👍 Marillion are like Sex Pistols... They died when Sid died/Fish left... Imho.. Same as Riverside.... after Piotr Grudziński died.... not so much...😢😢

@ArunMadisetti

Жыл бұрын

I remember standing at the bar at the Marquee Club with Fish, Steve and Pete watching Pendragon, IQ and others, I went to the new years eve gig for Holidays in Eden at the Brixton Academy and it just wasn't the same. Hasn't been since.

@philgreen8101

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, but I did like the first album after Fish left (Season's End) which I thought was a good effort for a band that had to basically rediscover themselves after losing their master lyricist. Plus, Marbles was a reasonably good concept album (is Ocean Cloud their post-Fish Supper's Ready?)

Saw them Sheffield 88 90.. beautiful xx

First 3 songs are musically lyrically so poignant and poetic My goosebumps get goosebumps Masterpiece

The band did a meet and greet in Grand Rapids Michigan before the show at a local record store. I still have my autographed ticket. What a cool memory. Fish and the boys were awesome! 🧠🌌♾🎸🎼🎵🎶🌹

A script for a jesters tear, Fugazi, Misplaced childhood and Clutching at straws what an amazing run of albums! I still remember the day when my mate Tim came round and said "take a listen to this" and proceeded to put on a copy of Script on my stereo we smoked some weed and I was a Marillion fan from that point onwards. Thank you Tim.

@wilfriedsiems9658

2 жыл бұрын

For me it didn´t need any drugs (they came waaaay after lol) to get a hold in (for me relevant) "Misplaced Childhood"-Lyrics..."Clutching at Straws" seemed to set my mind set into Sugarmice-Mode I must confess^^

As much as i love Misplaced Childhood, this is peak Marillion for me....absolutely their best album

@hannahjames3180

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@peterberglund2882

2 жыл бұрын

Its a Good Album but Script is Much Better! 😃😀😊👍

@peterallen6870

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Warm wet circles. Slainte.

@davidjack3

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously,they are all brilliant his albums ,they are up there with Pink floyd in my opinion as one of the all ti e greats

@donovanemery597

2 жыл бұрын

With Fish, yes. With Mr H try Brave, Afraid Of Sunlight, Marbles and Fear

First time I've listened to this in years, and I find myself with tears in my eyes realising in the last 34 years, nothing's changed, and it hurts, and the whistle still blows

@Saxondog

3 жыл бұрын

As it does for all of us. Rich, poor, famous, infamous, nice people, arseholes, etc, etc. Put things right with your/our maker. He'll see you through.

@Tobysauer

3 жыл бұрын

I could have written exactly the same words about my life......

@andrestemmermann2010

2 жыл бұрын

I‘m with you on that, although I never stopped listening to Clutching. This album touches me very deeply.

@axeliron165

2 жыл бұрын

Feeling exactly the same, brother.

I know a lot of fans say that Misplaced Childhood is their best work but if you listen to the development of the band album by album you will see that as good as it is, Misplaced Childhood was just leading up to this. Marillion at their absolute peak ❤️

@paullukacik4644

Жыл бұрын

Obviously, it is what it is, but it does make you wonder what could have been. I agree, it was a natural progression, and this is slightly better, but it couldn't have happened without Misplaced Childhood.

@Edmond347

Жыл бұрын

Fugazi is their best album hands down, not MC. But the MC intro is one of the best intros in the history of music.

@mikearchibald744

Жыл бұрын

@@Edmond347 Pretty sure thats subjective. Fugazi is good AND unique, but I woldn't say 'best'.

@Edmond347

Жыл бұрын

@@mikearchibald744 Fish said CAS was their best work so who am I to argue with him. I like MC and Fugazi best. These two albums have most memorable songs with stunning melodies. They still move me after 40 years. CAS doesn’t have the same effect on me.

@mikearchibald744

Жыл бұрын

@@Edmond347 I agree with Fish, so don't argue:) Seriously, thats similar to Roger Waters Amused to Death. An album that is so good in my opinion that it goes beyond music AND social criticism AND art AND concept album that it is in its own place. Right by it is Clutching at Straws. Dark Side I only put there simply because SO many people talk about it that it can't be ignored, even though its not even in my favourite top three floyd albums. But i can hardly listen to EITHER because they are so *&^%ing depressing:) One of my favourite instrumental intros and lyrics of all time is 'assassing'. Emerald lies, meh, fugazi is much better live. Punch and Judy, meh. I can't remember the other songs. Actually my favourite albume would be la gazza ladra, the live album. And Grendel I just love on its own and as such a clear homage to genesis.

For me this is definitely their best album. Everything sound so deep and yet so simple and natural.

@andrestemmermann2010

2 жыл бұрын

It took me 35 years to come to the same conclusion. It‘s their masterpiece of the Fish era. Although I love all their first albums. They are magic to me and the soundtrack of my life.

@jatinderdevgun9093

8 ай бұрын

I'm 54 and still loving this after so many years......what a legacy album. BEST one they ever did, I like it better than MC

Few bands, even if they are lucky produce even a single genuine masterpiece... Marillion, did two in a row with Misplaced Childhood and then Clutching at Straws. just astonishingly special albums, as addictive as morphine

'If you want my address it's No.1 at the end of the bar' Fish at his finest on this Album, an underrated masterpiece again by Marillion

Probably their best album! Marillion has to be believed to be appreciated.

I just discovered Marrilion. Where have I been! My new favorite. This music to me, is a mix between early Genesis and Dream Theater.

This album for me, brings back memories both good and bad in my life...it really takes you on a journey...thank you Marillion, forever grateful...

Loved the Fish era in my teens! Stopped listening to Marillion when Fish left, but went to the Town and Country Club to see him on his first solo tour as.........Fish!

One of their best perfect albums.

Simply the best group of musicians ever put together .Fish the master lyricist

Huge respect for Marillion continuing and the long career they have had since Fish left but for me it was the end of my love affair with Marillion. I had every Album on Vinyl, Cassette and then CD. I had a huge collection of their picture discs. I constantly wore t-shirts and as a 16 year old at the time I was lucky enough to see them live 4 times. I gave Steve Hogarth a chance and bought Seasons End but for me it was Marillions End. Listening to a Marillion album in the dark in my bedroom singing along to every line - before I discovered girls!!

@christopherwright8811

2 жыл бұрын

In that case have to say respectfully you have missed three more decades of (generally) great music.

Memories come flooding back from so many evenings sitting in my red 83' GTI with the sunroof open back in late 80's. The faint taste of the night air tracing my lips as I quietly mouthed the lyrics while staring at the stars above to this masterpiece that follows me yet today. I have been broken, wept, mended, and rejoiced through the tribulations of life and this album was always there. My life is better because of this album.

@judebrown2672

4 жыл бұрын

You should write lyrics.... This also summed up late summer evenings with me too. All the best.

@theturtleproject

4 жыл бұрын

amen to that well said

@raymondgiuliano3998

4 жыл бұрын

Padget, your fine reminiscence reached deep into the core of my being and ripped my heart out. In the most beautiful of ways, of course. Because it so poignantly mirrors my own. Goddamn it, this album fills me with such conflicting emotions that I can’t express precisely what it does to me. What I CAN say is that, listening to it now, all these many decades later, it makes me feel grateful to be alive - to have been able to experience the true power of art. My god, I can go on and on. Thanks for posting your thought, man. You made my day.

@PadgetCowan

3 жыл бұрын

@@raymondgiuliano3998 In looking back it is almost comical to think about really ... All of those nights sitting in our cars listening to this and to think that we were the only ones, that we were alone. It makes my soul happy to know that there were others out there as well, experiencing those same emotions with a shard fervor. Perhaps we all played our part in a "warm wet circle". Slainte!

This album is one off the best and greatest albums in the progressive rock style, one can actually feel the pain and other emotions in the vocals of fish and in the guitar work, the development of the album is perfect, no wonder fish left the band after the tour, all the other instruments were executed very well, a masterpiece indeed, thanks

a masterpiece, still sounding great in 2022

This album helped me sleep at night when I was going through some troubles.

@peterberglund2882

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it Smooth and Good to listen to!😃😀😊👍

@annetteferguson9057

2 жыл бұрын

Still helping me sleep now.

Marillion war ein prägender Teil meiner Jugend und ich höre ihre Musik heute immer noch gerne. Danke Marillion für eure fantastische Arbeit.

@valentinbomlander132

Жыл бұрын

Ein Macher ich seh schon

@fritzmuller7111

Жыл бұрын

@@valentinbomlander132 Einer muss der Macher sein

I played this in my car today, after many years, and had to stop due to teary eyes. It all came back

@ericjohnson2543

4 жыл бұрын

Discovered Marillion when I was 18 in 84. For the next couple years, I wore the hell out of the cassettes of those first three albums. Got me thru many nights of being alone when I didn't want to be around anyone.

@cliffordstepp5482

4 жыл бұрын

Michał Tądel you know it mate

@jd-bl3gf

4 жыл бұрын

First heard it when it came out in 87. Still moves me deeply some 33 years later. Timeless memories remain 4ever.

@jestermindcrime1773

4 жыл бұрын

going through that rite now myself ....tks

@daveystayn9284

4 жыл бұрын

I've done that too 👍

The epilogue from Fish with Marillion... made a MASTERPIECE!!!

Heard of marillion before, but only started to explore the music now. Listening to this for the first time, man it's fucking fantastic

Been with this band since pretty much the beginning , Fish was an absolute genius with his lyrics , but it’s only now as I sit here in my 50s listening to this album again , that I release just how much of a genius he really was

@simonarmstrong732

2 жыл бұрын

indeed, first saw them around 1983, and this for me was the highlight of the Fish ear, never seems to age on me

pure perfection from beginning to end - the guitar solo in hotel hobbies is still among the best and is still giving me the goosebumps it did back in 1987 when I heard it for the first time

Coming back as always......to the best album ever written.

Warm Wet Circles ... 💓

I've heard the best LYRICIST Britain has to OFFER...and we have the best STORYTELLERS in rock...hands down....no doubt about it.??? ( AGREED FOLKS)...👍🏻..🇬🇧

@delstocks9738

3 жыл бұрын

Good point well made

@karlbennett1185

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Fish is one of the greatest poets EVER to put pen to paper👍👍

@Saxondog

3 жыл бұрын

If I had enough money I'd buy a round for that boy over there. A companion in my madness, in the mirror, the one with the silvery hair. Fish's lyrics are second to none...bless him.

I discovered Marillion a couple of years ago,im 40 now. Well i guess its never too late. Amazing ⭐

Love em 🇬🇧,even at a very young 74 year old.

My all time favourite album and always will be no matter what, every listen brings new joy and sadness even after 1000s of listens! Pure quality.

Arguably one of the best albums ever.....or the best.

marillion is the best thing that could exist in the earth and in the universe you never tired to hear their fantastic songs over and over they're the best

@dinochickarelli6327

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. This never gets old. I've heard it a thousand times and still find new parts and meanings in it to this day. Amazing. 🎶🎶

Just love you guys for feeling the same like me. This album brought me to my toughest times in teenage years. And it's still healing wounds. Thank you guys and I love all my soulmates feeling the same 😍

Cant stop listning to this now almost 50 and still cant get enough of it been listing to this sinds i was 18 kept me going on with this hard life

No need to differentiate between Clutching at Straws and Misplaced Childhood. Both are timeless masterpieces.

@adrient3957

2 жыл бұрын

I don't even know which one is my favorite.

@tommccarthy3052

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on my mood for the one I want to listen to...today it's this one.

@BROTHER-52

2 жыл бұрын

All 4 of the albums are classic.. Lyrical and musical masterpieces.... Every word he wrote with marillion kicks the shit out of every other lyricist in rock.... Sure some come close.. But fish is on another level.. ( you only have to read lyrics like.. The Web... Forgotten son's... Incubus.. Fugazi.. Waterhole.. The last straw.. Plauge of ghost... And on and on.... Not heard nobody with the same gift for words... As the obscure Scottish poet...

@judyhopps9380

2 жыл бұрын

I often think Marillion's first four albums tell a tale of adulthood. Script has the young man, 16-18, wild and experimental. Fugazi is the early 20s, and the anger. Misplaced Childhood is a fear of getting older and hitting your 30s. Straws is your 40s and 50s, drinking, and accepting time is moving on and mistakes were made.

@lordofglencoe7084

2 жыл бұрын

Curiously, it is the album of the fish period that I like the least

this is a marvellous album its so powerful its timeless

This album grows and grows.... since 87. Dont know if that will ever stop!

I actually discovered this album about 3 months after a month long hospital rehab. Helped me thru 10 years, and I still seek it's wisdom when I need it. Should be the background music at every AA meeting.

The last Straw💪🙏

Their best album. Their best album. Masterpiece.

This album is literal gold.

I was 41 the first time I heard this album .....It's now 10 mins later . It was pretty good