What is the best Marillion album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Marbles" (2004). It's the most representative of what makes Marillion worth hearing.

What are the best Marillion albums?

The essential Marillion albums include "Script for a Jester's Tear" (1983), "Clutching at Straws" (1987) and "Marbles" (2004).

How many albums does Marillion have?

Marillion has 109 releases in their discography, including 70 albums.

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Marillion

Q: Who is Marillion for?

If you're into progressive rock and art rock, Marillion is worth your time. Their music weaves complex layers of rhythm and melody, creating an expansive atmosphere marked by dynamic shifts and thoughtful build-ups that draw the listener into an introspective journey.

Their music weaves complex layers of rhythm and melody, creating an expansive atmosphere marked by dynamic shifts and thoughtful build-ups that draw the listener into an introspective journey.

art rock · neo-prog · progressive rock

United Kingdom Est. 1979

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The album

Marbles (2004)

This album captures Marillion's diverse sound and emotional depth, making it an accessible introduction to their music.

The song

“Kayleigh”

An engaging track that showcases their melodic style and lyrical storytelling, for new listeners.

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About Marillion

Marillion occupies a significant space in the landscape of progressive rock, carving out a niche that resonates with both nostalgia and innovation.

Their ability to weave intricate narratives into expansive musical compositions has shaped a devoted following, bridging generational gaps among listeners who seek deeper emotional and intellectual engagement with music. As proponents of storytelling through sound, they have influenced countless artists and bands who aspire to balance complex arrangements with accessible themes. The band approaches their craft with a commitment to conceptual depth and meticulous arrangement, often using lengthy song structures that invite exploration rather than mere consumption. This dedication enables them to create immersive experiences, where each piece unfolds like a chapter in a larger narrative, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own lives as they navigate through the sonic landscapes Marillion constructs. Lyrically, Marillion often delves into themes of existentialism, personal struggles, and societal commentary, employing a tone that ranges from intimate and confessional to grandiose and reflective. Their songwriting tends to favor storytelling techniques that evoke vivid imagery and emotional resonance, allowing for moments of both irony and sincerity as they explore the human condition.

70 studio albums· 109 total releases· 4 decades· United Kingdom

Full discography

Marillion's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

109 releases • 70 albums • 1982–2022

Type:

Studio albums (61)

Grouped by decade — 6 eras.

2020s ()

An Hour Before It's Dark

2022

With Friends at St David's

2020

2010s ()

With Friends from the Orchestra album by Marillion

2000s ()

1990s ()

1980s ()

Undated ()

EPs ()

Brief Encounter

1986

Live ()

Compilations ()

Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982-1987 album by Marillion

Singles ()

Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

1

"Hotel Hobbies" — from Clutching at Straws (1987)

establishes the sonic palette early
2

"Script for a Jester’s Tear" — from Script for a Jester's Tear (1983)

establishes the sonic palette early

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Marillion

About Marillion

Full discography

Studio albums (61)

2020s ()

An Hour Before It's Dark

With Friends at St David's

2010s ()

With Friends from the Orchestra

Marillion.cl/Dotcom

Marillion.cl/Viernes.noche

Marillion.cl/En.el.Marquee

The Gold - Best of Convention 2017

Out of the Box

Singles Night

Marbles in the Park

Waves and Numb3rs

Fuck Everyone and Run (F E A R)

A Sunday Night Above the Rain

Early Stages: The Highlights

Sounds That Can't Be Made

The Official Bootleg Box Volume 2

2000s ()

Less Is More

Happiness Is Cologne

The Singles '82–88'

Happiness Is the Road

Somewhere Else

Popular Music

Wish You Were Here

View from the Balcony

Marbles

Curtain Call

Marbles on the Road

Remixomatosis

Crash Course

Before First Light

View from the Balcony

Christmas in the Chapel

Anorak in the UK

A Piss-up in a Brewery

The EMI Singles Collection

Crash Course

Anoraknophobia

Crash Course

Shot in the Dark

Marillion.co.uk

1990s ()

Marillion.com

Zodiac

Tales from the Engine Room

Radiation

Piston Broke

Rochester

This Strange Engine

Afraid of Sunlight

Brave

A Singles Collection

Holidays in Eden

From Stoke Row to Ipanema

1980s ()

Seasons End

Clutching at Straws

1982-86 The Videos

Misplaced Childhood

Fugazi

Script for a Jester's Tear

Undated ()

Made Again

The Thieving Magpie

Marillion at High Voltage 2010

EPs ()

Brief Encounter

Live ()

All One Tonight - Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Best.Live

Live from Cadogan Hall

Live from Loreley

Marbles Live

Brave Live 2002