The Thieving Magpie
Marillion · 1988
112 min · 22 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog
A sweeping blend of progressive rock and artful storytelling, anchored by lush melodies and intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive storytelling through soundscapes
- patient build-ups rewarding deep listening
- sweeping melodies for reflective moments
- engaging narratives for attentive sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 29, 1988, 'The Thieving Magpie' was a pivotal live album for Marillion, following their commercial peak with 'Misplaced Childhood' in 1985. This album captures the band during a transitional phase, showcasing their evolution as they embraced more complex compositions and theatrical performance elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro – La gazza ladra 2:45
- 2 Slàinte Mhath 4:49
- 3 He Knows You Know 5:12
- 4 Chelsea Monday 8:00
- 5 Freaks 4:06
- 6 Jigsaw 6:24
- 7 Punch & Judy 3:23
- 8 Sugar Mice 6:03
- 9 Fugazi 8:39
- 10 Script for a Jester’s Tear 8:45
- 11 Incommunicado 5:23
- 12 White Russian 6:14
Disc 2
- 1 Pseudo Silk Kimono 2:19
- 2 Kayleigh 3:52
- 3 Lavender 2:27
- 4 Bitter Suite 7:38
- 5 Heart of Lothian 5:12
- 6 Waterhole (Expresso Bongo) 2:16
- 7 Lords of the Backstage 6:07
- 8 Blind Curve 5:34
- 9 Childhoods End? 2:48
- 10 White Feather 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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