Marquee Moon
Television · 1977
45 min · 8 tracks · new wave · post-punk · art rock
A shimmering blend of intricate guitar work and poetic lyrics, capturing the essence of 1970s avant-garde rock.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on February 1, 1977, 'Marquee Moon' was Television's debut album, emerging during the burgeoning New York punk scene. The band had spent years honing their sound in the downtown clubs, especially at CBGB, before this critically acclaimed introduction to their artistry.
- If you like
- new wave, post-punk, art rock
Marquee Moon is an album by Television, released in 1977. A shimmering blend of intricate guitar work and poetic lyrics, capturing the essence of 1970s avant-garde rock. The album is often regarded as a cornerstone of the post-punk movement, influencing countless artists across genres. It received significant critical acclaim upon release, featuring prominently in numerous 'greatest albums' lists and securing a place in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Marquee Moon sound like?
A shimmering blend of intricate guitar work and poetic lyrics, capturing the essence of 1970s avant-garde rock. Rooted in new wave and post-punk.
What makes Marquee Moon by Television notable?
The album is often regarded as a cornerstone of the post-punk movement, influencing countless artists across genres. It received significant critical acclaim upon release, featuring prominently in numerous 'greatest albums' lists and securing a place in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Released on February 1, 1977, 'Marquee Moon' was Television's debut album, emerging during the burgeoning New York punk scene. The band had spent years honing their sound in the downtown clubs, especially at CBGB, before this critically acclaimed introduction to their artistry.
Who is Marquee Moon for?
Marquee Moon works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Marquee Moon?
Marquee Moon has 8 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 See No Evil Standout 3:54
- 2 Venus Standout 3:52
- 3 Friction 4:45
- 4 Marquee Moon Standout 10:40
- 5 Elevation 5:08
- 6 Guiding Light 5:35
- 7 Prove It 5:02
- 8 Torn Curtain 6:56
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