Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982-1987
Marillion · 2008
381 min · 50 tracks · progressive rock
A sprawling collection of live performances that encapsulates Marillion's theatrical and complex sound during their early years.
Top tracks — play these first
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Garden Party Start here — This track features prominently in Marillion's early repertoire, showcasing their blend of melodic rock with theatrical elements that engage live audiences.
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Grendel — An epic piece that stretches nearly twenty minutes, it represents the band's adventurous spirit and ambition during their early live shows.
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Kayleigh — As one of their most commercially successful songs, its inclusion highlights Marillion's ability to write poignant ballads while maintaining progressive complexity.
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
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive live collection showcasing early performances, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- theatrical storytelling· 1980s neo-prog scene· cult-to-mainstream transition
- Career context
- Released in 2008, this box set compiles live recordings from Marillion's formative years between 1982 and 1987, a period marked by their rise to prominence in the neo-prog scene. At this point, the band had already established themselves with albums like 'Script for a Jester’s Tear' and 'Fugazi', making this collection a retrospective look at their initial impact and the fervent fanbase they cultivated.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Garden Party Start here 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 Start here 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 Start here 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 Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Genesis
Shares theatrical storytelling and intricate musicianship, pivotal in the progressive rock narrative.
Fragile
Yes
Features complex arrangements and a blend of art rock with symphonic elements, echoing neo-prog sensibilities.
Mirage
Camel
Integrates rich instrumental textures and conceptual themes, aligning with the early neo-prog atmosphere.
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