Marillion - Misplaced Childhood

Misplaced Childhood is seen by many as the definitive Marillion album, and it is hard to argue. The music is stylistically typical of their first three albums and has far fewer flat spots than Fugazi. It also contains that most unproglike of beasts, a hit single. The infectious "Kayleigh" reached number 2 on the British charts. EMI. 2005. Album Description

Best Marillion album ever!

I've had this on album for 20 years now, and I finally decided it was time to get the CD so I could listen to it without all the scratches. I'm glad I did. It is, hands down, one of the best concept albums ever. Fantastic storyline. December 27, 2008

Go Fish Go!

This album is a stunner, every track is outstanding. In my experience with Marillion (so far I own this cd and Script for a Jester's Tear), this one really hits the ball out of the park, and it's from this cd where we see Fish and the band really hit their stride. I highly recommend this cd. June 27, 2008

THE Marillion album!

At a time when the front leading Prog bands of the 1970's were either fading away (King Crimson, ELP) or adrift without a clear vision of what they wanted to accomplish (i.e. Genesis), Marillion (with Fish) took over the lead in progressive rock and delivered this masterpiece, giving Prog a much needed shot in the arm. MISPLACED CHILDHOOD has it all: a great story, intricate yet beautiful lyrics and incredibly amazing melodies. Those who love the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, specifically SUPPER'S READY, will love this album. January 20, 2008

A Masterpiece

What can I say, this is a must own album by fans of Neo-Prog. Basically anything by Marillion from the Fish era is outstanding, but to me, Misplaced Childhood is where they truly found their stride and began to take their place as a mature band. This is Marillion at the top of their game. January 18, 2008

Sounds like later Genesis with Gabriel singing the Collins parts

THE BEST MARILLION ALBUM

Released in 1985 this was Marillion's third studio album. It is 41 minutes long and the sound quality is very good.

People shy away from the topic, but these guys were really a copy of Genesis. In almost every successful form of entertainment, there are copiers. It is true in TV and it is very true in rock music. Every successful progressive rock group had their imitators. Yes had Flash (which was a spin off) and Star Castle, Emerson, Lake and Palmer had Triumverat and Exkeption and Genesis had Marillion.

But, Marillion sounds like what later day Genesis would sound like if Peter Gabriel remained in the band and sang the Phil Collins songs. Marillion sounds like early Genesis, but only a little more bouncier. The guitar playing is very much like what Steve Hackett used to do, and a little like Mike Rutherford's after he moved from bass when Hackett left the group.

Even though it is a derivative of Genesis, it is still an excellent album. It is a concept album and is just one long, 41 minute suite, except maybe for Kayleigh. The songs all segue into the next song, except for a two second gap between side 1 and 2. In many cases, it is hard to tell when on song ends and the next one starts.

Although slightly lighter and bouncier, this rivals the best of Genesis, including The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and Selling England By the Pound. November 10, 2007

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