Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982-1987 cover

Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982-1987

Marillion · 2008

381 min · 50 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog

A rich tapestry of theatrical storytelling and intricate musicianship weaving through the early years of Marillion's progressive journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with emotional peaks
  • theatrical storytelling through long tracks
  • immersive waves of sound exploration
  • afternoon reflection with intricate details
  • captivating narratives for engaged listeners

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Early Stages' compiles live recordings from Marillion's formative years between 1982 and 1987, a crucial period marked by their rising prominence in the neo-prog scene. This box set showcases their evolution from cult favorites to mainstream success, particularly following their breakthrough with the album 'Misplaced Childhood' in 1985.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Garden Party 8:18
  • 2 The Web 10:18
  • 3 He Knows You Know 4:56
  • 4 She Chameleon 5:43
  • 5 Three Boats Down From the Candy 5:29
  • 6 Market Square Heroes 6:01
  • 7 Forgotten Sons 9:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Garden Party 8:29
  • 2 Three Boats Down From the Candy 6:49
  • 3 Grendel 19:54
  • 4 Chelsea Monday 9:21

Disc 3

  • 1 He Knows You Know 8:24
  • 2 The Web 11:49
  • 3 Script for a Jester’s Tear 10:20
  • 4 Forgotten Sons 12:03
  • 5 Market Square Heroes 7:39
  • 6 Margaret 11:15

Disc 4

  • 1 Grendel 18:07
  • 2 Garden Party 6:46
  • 3 Script for a Jester’s Tear 9:00
  • 4 Assassing 7:45
  • 5 Charting the Single 5:22
  • 6 Forgotten Sons 11:41
  • 7 He Knows You Know 5:42
  • 8 Market Square Heroes 10:22

Disc 5

  • 1 Assassing 6:50
  • 2 Garden Party 6:53
  • 3 Cinderella Search 6:16
  • 4 Punch and Judy 3:30
  • 5 Jigsaw 7:02
  • 6 Chelsea Monday 8:13
  • 7 The Pseudo-Silk Kimono 2:53
  • 8 Kayleigh 3:53
  • 9 Bitter Suite 6:01
  • 10 Heart of Lothian 4:24
  • 11 Incubus 9:08
  • 12 Fugazi 10:32

Disc 6

  • 1 Slàinte Mhath 5:03
  • 2 White Russian 6:01
  • 3 Incubus 8:56
  • 4 Sugar Mice 7:03
  • 5 Fugazi 8:15
  • 6 Hotel Hobbies 4:07
  • 7 Warm Wet Circles 4:30
  • 8 That Time of the Night 5:53
  • 9 The Last Straw 6:13
  • 10 Kayleigh 4:29
  • 11 Lavender 2:24
  • 12 Bitter Suite 8:07
  • 13 Heart of Lothian 3:56

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