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That Marillion didn't enjoy more success is some mystery to me. Superb vocals; simple, haunting melodies, and thoughtful lyrically. Go figger.

But then again, you know what they say about the masses.

78 posted on 12/05/2013 9:35:33 AM PST by Dysart (Obamacare: "We are losing money on every subscriber-- but we will make it up in volume!")

This one is just pure brilliance

Slainte Mhath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m35DdsuM5Oo

79 posted on 12/05/2013 10:01:28 AM PST by dfwgator (Fire Muschamp. Go Michigan State!)

That Marillion didn't enjoy more success is some mystery to me. Superb vocals; simple, haunting melodies, and thoughtful lyrically. Go figger. But then again, you know what they say about the masses.

Them and XTC. Andy was a flippin' lyrical genius, right up there with the Brian Wilsons and Lennon/McCartneys. "Travels in Nihilon" sounded like something Radiohead would have done 15 years later, and then he could do absolutely stunningly beautiful tunes like "Ladybird" and "Chalkhills and Children" or "Knights in Shining Karma" And IMHO the most perfect pop song ever, "Mayor of Simpleton."

185 posted on 12/05/2013 11:54:04 PM PST by dfwgator (Fire Muschamp. Go Michigan State!)

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