Marillion

Marillion

art rock, neo-prog, progressive rock

United Kingdom Est. 1979

"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."

Quick Start

A good place to start with Marillion is…

Clutching at Straws

Clutching at Straws

1987

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

Full discography

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

109 releases 70 albums 1982–2022
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Albums ()

An Hour Before It's Dark album by Marillion

An Hour Before It's Dark

2022

With Friends at St David's album by Marillion

With Friends at St David's

2020

With Friends from the Orchestra album by Marillion

With Friends from the Orchestra

2019

Marillion.cl/Dotcom album by Marillion

Marillion.cl/Dotcom

2019

Marillion.cl/Viernes.noche album by Marillion

Marillion.cl/Viernes.noche

2019

Marillion.cl/En.el.Marquee album by Marillion

Marillion.cl/En.el.Marquee

2019

All One Tonight - Live at the Royal Albert Hall album by Marillion

All One Tonight - Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2018

The Gold - Best of Convention 2017 album by Marillion

The Gold - Best of Convention 2017

2017

Out of the Box album by Marillion

Out of the Box

2016

Singles Night album by Marillion

Singles Night

2016

Marbles in the Park album by Marillion

Marbles in the Park

2016

Waves and Numb3rs album by Marillion

Waves and Numb3rs

2016

Fuck Everyone and Run (F E A R) album by Marillion

Fuck Everyone and Run (F E A R)

2016

A Sunday Night Above the Rain album by Marillion

A Sunday Night Above the Rain

2014

Early Stages: The Highlights album by Marillion

Early Stages: The Highlights

2013

Sounds That Can't Be Made album by Marillion

Sounds That Can't Be Made

2012

Best.Live album by Marillion

Best.Live

2011

Live from Cadogan Hall album by Marillion

Live from Cadogan Hall

2010

The Official Bootleg Box Volume 2 album by Marillion

The Official Bootleg Box Volume 2

2010

Less Is More album by Marillion

Less Is More

2009

Happiness Is Cologne album by Marillion

Happiness Is Cologne

2009

The Singles '82–88' album by Marillion

The Singles '82–88'

2009

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

Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982-1987

2008

Happiness Is the Road album by Marillion

Happiness Is the Road

2008

Somewhere Else album by Marillion

Somewhere Else

2007

Marbles Live album by Marillion

Marbles Live

2005

Popular Music album by Marillion

Popular Music

2005

Wish You Were Here album by Marillion

Wish You Were Here

2005

View from the Balcony album by Marillion

View from the Balcony

2005

Marbles album by Marillion

Marbles

2004

Curtain Call album by Marillion

Curtain Call

2004

Marbles on the Road album by Marillion

Marbles on the Road

2004

Remixomatosis album by Marillion

Remixomatosis

2004

Crash Course album by Marillion

Crash Course

2004

Before First Light album by Marillion

Before First Light

2003

View from the Balcony album by Marillion

View from the Balcony

2003

Christmas in the Chapel album by Marillion

Christmas in the Chapel

2003

Anorak in the UK album by Marillion

Anorak in the UK

2002

Brave Live 2002 album by Marillion

Brave Live 2002

2002

A Piss-up in a Brewery album by Marillion

A Piss-up in a Brewery

2002

The EMI Singles Collection album by Marillion

The EMI Singles Collection

2002

Crash Course album by Marillion

Crash Course

2002

Anoraknophobia album by Marillion

Anoraknophobia

2001

Crash Course album by Marillion

Crash Course

2001

Shot in the Dark album by Marillion

Shot in the Dark

2000

Marillion.co.uk album by Marillion

Marillion.co.uk

2000

Marillion.com album by Marillion

Marillion.com

1999

Zodiac album by Marillion

Zodiac

1999

Tales from the Engine Room album by Marillion

Tales from the Engine Room

1998

Radiation album by Marillion

Radiation

1998

Piston Broke album by Marillion

Piston Broke

1998

Rochester album by Marillion

Rochester

1998

This Strange Engine album by Marillion

This Strange Engine

1997

Afraid of Sunlight album by Marillion

Afraid of Sunlight

1995

Brave album by Marillion

Brave

1994

Live in Glasgow album by Marillion

Live in Glasgow

1993

Live in Caracas album by Marillion

Live in Caracas

1993

A Singles Collection album by Marillion

A Singles Collection

1992

Live at the Borderline album by Marillion

Live at the Borderline

1992

Holidays in Eden album by Marillion

Holidays in Eden

1991

From Stoke Row to Ipanema album by Marillion

From Stoke Row to Ipanema

1990

Seasons End album by Marillion

Seasons End

1989

Clutching at Straws album by Marillion

Clutching at Straws

1987

1982-86 The Videos album by Marillion

1982-86 The Videos

1986

Misplaced Childhood album by Marillion

Misplaced Childhood

1985

Fugazi album by Marillion

Fugazi

1984

Script for a Jester's Tear album by Marillion

Script for a Jester's Tear

1983

Made Again album by Marillion

Made Again

The Thieving Magpie album by Marillion

The Thieving Magpie

Marillion at High Voltage 2010 album by Marillion

Marillion at High Voltage 2010

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Script for a Jester's Tear
Script for a Jester'... (1983)
Fugazi
Fugazi (1984)
Misplaced Childhood
Misplaced Childhood (1985)
1982-86 The Videos
1982-86 The Videos (1986)
Clutching at Straws
Clutching at Straws (1987)
Seasons End
Seasons End (1989)
From Stoke Row to Ipanema
From Stoke Row to Ip... (1990)
Holidays in Eden
Holidays in Eden (1991)
A Singles Collection
A Singles Collection (1992)
Live at the Borderline
Live at the Borderli... (1992)
Live in Glasgow
Live in Glasgow (1993)
Live in Caracas
Live in Caracas (1993)
Brave
Brave (1994)
Afraid of Sunlight
Afraid of Sunlight (1995)
This Strange Engine
This Strange Engine (1997)
Tales from the Engine Room
Tales from the Engin... (1998)
Radiation
Radiation (1998)
Piston Broke
Piston Broke (1998)
Rochester
Rochester (1998)
Marillion.com
Marillion.com (1999)
Zodiac
Zodiac (1999)
Shot in the Dark
Shot in the Dark (2000)
Marillion.co.uk
Marillion.co.uk (2000)
Anoraknophobia
Anoraknophobia (2001)
Crash Course
Crash Course (2001)
Anorak in the UK
Anorak in the UK (2002)
Brave Live 2002
Brave Live 2002 (2002)
A Piss-up in a Brewery
A Piss-up in a Brewe... (2002)
The EMI Singles Collection
The EMI Singles Coll... (2002)
Crash Course
Crash Course (2002)
Before First Light
Before First Light (2003)
View from the Balcony
View from the Balcon... (2003)
Christmas in the Chapel
Christmas in the Cha... (2003)
Marbles
Marbles (2004)
Curtain Call
Curtain Call (2004)
Marbles on the Road
Marbles on the Road (2004)
Remixomatosis
Remixomatosis (2004)
Crash Course
Crash Course (2004)
Marbles Live
Marbles Live (2005)
Popular Music
Popular Music (2005)
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here (2005)
View from the Balcony
View from the Balcon... (2005)
Somewhere Else
Somewhere Else (2007)
Happiness Is the Road
Happiness Is the Roa... (2008)
Early Stages: The Official Bootleg Box Set 1982-1987
Early Stages: The Of... (2008)
The Singles '82–88'
The Singles '82–88' (2009)
Less Is More
Less Is More (2009)
Happiness Is Cologne
Happiness Is Cologne (2009)
The Official Bootleg Box Volume 2
The Official Bootleg... (2010)
Live from Cadogan Hall
Live from Cadogan Ha... (2010)
Best.Live
Best.Live (2011)
Sounds That Can't Be Made
Sounds That Can't Be... (2012)
Early Stages: The Highlights
Early Stages: The Hi... (2013)
A Sunday Night Above the Rain
A Sunday Night Above... (2014)
Fuck Everyone and Run (F E A R)
Fuck Everyone and Ru... (2016)
Singles Night
Singles Night (2016)
Out of the Box
Out of the Box (2016)
Marbles in the Park
Marbles in the Park (2016)
Waves and Numb3rs
Waves and Numb3rs (2016)
The Gold - Best of Convention 2017
The Gold - Best of C... (2017)
All One Tonight - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
All One Tonight - Li... (2018)
With Friends from the Orchestra
With Friends from th... (2019)
Marillion.cl/Dotcom
Marillion.cl/Dotcom (2019)
Marillion.cl/Viernes.noche
Marillion.cl/Viernes... (2019)
Marillion.cl/En.el.Marquee
Marillion.cl/En.el.M... (2019)
With Friends at St David's
With Friends at St D... (2020)
An Hour Before It's Dark
An Hour Before It's... (2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marillion sound like?

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. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock. Start with Marbles.

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.

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.

How many albums does Marillion have?

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