Marquee Moon

ett coolt gammal alt rock album, det här gillade jag.

I know recently someone from this band died but I had never listened to it. Really loved it. Understand why a lot of the musicians I listen to posted about their influence on them.

Very Clash-ish, early U2-ish and other bands from that era. Hard to appreciate if it was influenced by these or was an influence on these bands and others when looking back from the present.

I am not a massive fan of intricate guitar work, but this album just sings from start to finish. Delicate but tough, lyrical and unique. I love love love Verlaine's voice, and his lyrics, too. There's nothing quite like this album, and that is one of the many reasons I love it.

A very jagged and angular listen. You can almost feel the elbows digging into your sides as the guitars move up and down the frets. That's the muso wank verdict. And I' not even a muso. But hey! Marquee Moon doesn't require a PhD in the Inky Press to appreciate it. It still sounds like no other album, apart from the endless post-punk copyists that followed... Stick with the best, stick with the original. Superb.

Soft 4 for me. This band was pretty cool, never listened to them before but right up my alley on sound. Really liked the last song a lot. Definitely would listen to their sound and other songs by them.

The song Marquee Moon is a great jam, I have a great appreciation for this song. Overall a solid album, but didn't do anything special for me. I have a feeling this is an album that was cutting edge at the time, but doesn't seem that special to us nowadays because a lot of artists use Television's style and technique. Just a hunch. Wasn't paying too much attention while listening to this album, could use a re-listen.

enjoyable to my ears. actually had never heard of this band until now

I was very excited to listen to this album because I have never heard of Television This album has aged very well. You could tell me that this album either came out in 1977 or 2017 and I would believe either one Love the pronounced bass and the 2 guitars it sounds like I thought the song Marquee Moon ended 3 different times but it kept coming back Really really enjoy this album I will be re-listening many times

This album is awesome. The build ups, the solos, the key changes, everything about it I love. Made in 1977 and still feels refreshing. 5/5 big television guy.

Good album, some catchy with alot of musical ability. Be a good album to throw on with the parents. Low likelihood of personal relisten.

First one out of the bag. Was already a favorite. “Marquee Moon” is permanently embedded into my music DNA, but also “See No Evil”? “Venus”? New York rock at its finest. RIP Tom Verlaine.

Not as great as I remember. But still such an important and inventive album.

This was okay but unremarkable. Sometimes I wonder why certain albums make the cut and not others - and this is one that had me questioning.

A mixture of early punk attitude and glam sonics this is an album that certainly BRINGS it when you look and listen to the entire picture. With a ten minute title track there’s a clear direction…not one most bands of similar ilk at the time were navigating.

Great album. Jonny has been trying to get me to lists for a while and I’m so glad I had a reason to listen. Some incredible songs on here. The titular track is really special

Love this album, always have, always will

pretty good album. Enjoyed it!

This is what I'd like to find more of

A glorious example of punk in its prime

All 10 minutes of the song marquee were very enjoyable

Listened in the car so not ideal but seemed fairly unremarkable

Art punk an apt description for this. Doesn't stop/start in bursts of high energy like typical punk. Not my personal taste, but can see how this album was influential.

Slightly overrated. Very good though.

3.5

I was pretty underwhelmed on my first listen but by round 2 is started to impress me. The guitar riffs are very talented and diverse I decided to let Notion AI try to write an album review and here are the (surprisingly successful) results: Television's debut album, Marquee Moon, is a timeless masterpiece that has influenced countless musicians over the past four decades since its release in 1977. The album features intricate guitar work, poetic lyrics, and a unique blend of punk, art rock, and psychedelia that set it apart from other records of its time. The title track, "Marquee Moon," is a 10-minute epic that showcases the band's technical prowess and innovative songwriting. With its interlocking guitar riffs and atmospheric solos, the song takes the listener on a journey through various moods and emotions. "See No Evil" and "Friction" are other standout tracks, with their driving rhythms and catchy hooks. One of the album's strengths is the contrast between Tom Verlaine's and Richard Lloyd's guitar styles. Verlaine's playing is more intricate and melodic, while Lloyd's is more aggressive and muscular. The two guitarists complement each other perfectly, creating a sound that is both cerebral and visceral. Lyrically, the album deals with themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Verlaine's cryptic lyrics and delivery add to the album's mystique, leaving room for interpretation and reflection. In conclusion, Marquee Moon is a groundbreaking album that has stood the test of time. Its influence can be heard in the music of bands like Sonic Youth, The Strokes, and Interpol. If you're a fan of guitar-driven rock and roll, this album is a must-listen.

Rimelig lækkert. Har nogle virkelig fede temaer, hele vejen igennem. Nogle sange forekommer lidt længere end nødvendigt. Forsangeren er formentlig den mindst interessante her. Der er flere guitar-riffs der minder om meget 00'er musik, så de er vel forud for deres tid.

Vähän liian valitusta, en saanut mitään irti. Ei kuitenkaan ärsytä.

Musiikkia, joka kehittyy sisällön itsensä ehdoilla: Verlainen kitarointi edustaa genremusiikin sijasta puhdasta omistautumista melodialle, kun taas kappaleiden koukut syntyvät epämelodisesta rytmiikasta. Välillä musiikki rönsyilee äänimaailmallisesti suuntiin, joita on vaikea niellä (jopa iskelmällisyyteen), mutta tärkeintähän on se, että jokaisessa biisissä on jokin idea, joka lopulta osoittaa oman tarttuvuutensa. Sanotaan vahva 4-, joka pyöristyy täyteen neloseen, koska uskon tämän muuttuvan kattavalla kuuntelulla vielä paremmaksi.

One of the greatest records ever released. A game changer. R.I.P. Tom, you did yourself proud.

You can definitely see the influence this album had on post-punk music, and it’s very good album. One of the examples of an album that you really SHOULD listen to before you die, if you have any interest in music history. Yeah, I liked it. Fav tracks: See No Evil, Friction, Elevation Least fav: Prove It

really fucking good. guitars are on point, vocals are manic and cool, drumming is delicious.

Some tunes are iconic.

Meh

Excellent album. For me it doesn’t quite have the oomph to get to a 5 but I love the sound of it overall. High 4.

An all timer. From the opening chords of "See No Evil," it's clear that Television was forging a new, unique sound that blended elements of post-punk, new wave, and art rock. Side A leads up to the iconic title track, a showcase of guitar excellence. Side B is no slouch, despite perhaps lacking a heavyweight track. “Elevation” opens the second half in a moody fashion with its minor key never letting go of a somber demeanor in addition to that angular, off-tempo guitar recording multiple times in each chorus. "Guiding Light" is surprisingly direct and heartfelt, which hits harder now given Tom Veraline's recent passing. "Prove It" provides some light-hearted fun but is still wound tight as a corkscrew. "Torn Curtain" is an appropriately weighty, minor key closer. Perfection. This album just turned 46 years old two days ago! I even have an enamel pin of the album cover's back. RIP Tom Veraline.

Marquee moon rocks

I’ve listened to ‘Marquee Moon’ multiple times now, and it continues to sound like a lot of other guitar rock albums from the era. Perhaps it was startling in 1977, but in 2023 it sounds ubiquitous. It’s not bad, it’s just familiar.

ну чё-то не впечатлило

Kende alleen marquee moon, wat wel een lekker nummer is. De rest was het niet waard

Had het echt meer sterren willen geven want jur was enthousiast, maar vond het niet zo bijzonder eigenlijk. Prima om op de achtergrond aan te hebben staan maar niet per se iets dat me interesseert er aan.

Zeker een klassieker, Marquee Moon (het nummer) is een 10/10 voor mij. Andere nummers op het album komen hier helaas niet echt in de buurt, dus geef ik het een 4.

so much push on the title track. it doesn't blow your mind in a "soaring above the clouds" typa way, more like an odyssey through the textures of bricks and asphalt. DO I AGREE WITH IT BEING HERE? absolutely!

"I hear that she likes to dance around the room, to a worn out 12-inch of Marquee Moon" Think 2.5 would be fair Fave track - Marquee Moon

Not what I expected and really good. Transition from punk to alternative. Kinda like the talking heads?

Like punky-er Rolling Stones. Pretty decent!

I liked some of the instrumentation on this album, but the vocals kill it for me. After one listen I don't have any standout tracks.

This is one of those albums I can't believe I'd never heard before. So original. So influential. And so good.

Classic, RIP Tom.

Just after Tom Verlaine died, bless him. Sounds Haunted and Nervous, like it. Innovators in the NYC scene.

Interesting

Surprisingly good!

Annoying voice. Overrated.

Television is the best band most people have never heard, and Marquee Moon is truly a gem of an album. It's one of those perfectly crafted albums that offers something new to discover with each listen. I can just play it all day long and never get bored. The title song is a wide-ranging, hypnotic masterpiece that I would be happy playing on a loop for the rest of my life. The songs are masterfully played, jagged yet elegant, with a weirdly off kilter energy. Great twisty, haunting, layered guitars by Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd. Their sound is so intricate, yet somehow crisp and clear as a bell. The lyrics are delightfully clever and surreal, worth reading on their own like poetry. This is a top 5 album for me, one of my favorites. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): Marquee Moon, See No Evil, Venus, Prove It, Torn Curtain, Elevation, Friction, Guiding Light

Upon first glance, I thought I had what I needed to say about Marquee Moon. Further listening has shifted my perspective completely. I hesitate to call this a punk rock album, for punk rock was about dismantling deities, wrecking the past and glorifying the lack of a future; anthems for Year Zero. Marquee Moon, to my ears, isn't that. It's much more forward-looking, almost euphoric in a way. Sure, Television came up around the same time as the New York denizens of the Year Zero ideology yet they feel somewhat out of place. They feel and sound as though they came from the future, a future where all the things that made them who they were were mined for eternity and came to beyond comprehensible light. Looking at the four men on the covers tells me everything I need to know about the remaining forty plus years of rock that lain ahead. Perhaps they knew it all? Who knows. All intent remains unknown.

Anthony Fantano rated this as his favorite album of the 1970s, and while I'm inclined to disagree, it really is a great sound. Manages to stay interesting throughout and knows when to end. You can hear little bits of what would constitute the next two decades of rock music sprinkled all throughout this release.

A masterpiece in all its strung out glory.

Again this being post punk means i cannot identify genres, wouldve put this as prog rock. Solid songs if a little long at times. Fave songs: see no evil, venus, marquee moon, elevation, torn curtain 4/5

I enjoy the guitar work, though I'm not much into an entire album of Tom Verlaine's vocals. I do see, however, the influence on Jeff Buckley's "My Sweetheart the Drunk," since he produced at least part of that album. I always feel like I should enjoy Television more, but they just haven't caught my ear as a band yet. Maybe it just needs to hit me at the right time.

Remains unknown It's time to sit up Up on the throne It's seen before but it's always new So look close and see who's come thru Never again to face this night I already marked 3 songs from this album as "loved" in Apple Music. Its not one of my all time favorite albums or anything but its pretty fucking good. 4/5

Rockpost-punkart punkgarage rock

My impression of Television consists of a reasonable dose of confusion and a smattering of thought. The band clearly has something going for it: By the time track seven started to wind down I realized that the closing song would determine much of my opinion. And that one, like the rest of its siblings, was skillfully executed and an interesting listen. However, the jazziness remains overstated and the boys can't put a crown on anything. That's frustrating, but doesn't cancel out my gratitude for the experience.

Rock que parece pop. Ni fu ni fa.

I was going to call this post-punk, but it came out in 1977 so the "post" part is inaccurate. It's basically the other side of the punk rock coin - they seem to have a lot of common influences, but on one hand you have one- or two-minute songs and "hey ho let's go" and on the other side you have 10.5-minute songs and art school jokes about about falling into the arms of Venus de Milo. I rate this 3.5 stars because the music and vocals didn't have a ton of range and the last part of the album seemed to blur together.

I didn't really know what to expect from this. I liked the album cover, and I had seen it before at a few record stores, but didn't buy it. I really wish I had bought a copy though, because this album is awesome. It has a nice feeling and atmosphere to it that's hard to explain. I like the singer's performance. I'm a sucker for voices like his. It sort of reminds me of Jack White's voice. I was initially scared of the run time of the titular Marquee Moon, but I enjoyed every second of that ten minutes. This is an easy five stars for me. My favourite songs were Venus, Marquee Moon, and Torn Curtain.

This is a great record. Even for the title track alone

Great

2.5

One of the best albums of the 70s. Loved it when it was released - love it more now. Marquee Moon, the song, in and of itself would justify inclusion, however, the rest of the album is extremely strong. They were even better live.

Apple calls this post-punk, but it's smack in the middle of the intelligent punk/art timeline as the band shared the stage at CBGB's with Talking Heads, Blondie, Patti Smith and The Ramones among others. They should have had much more commercial success. See No Evil is an awesome leadoff track!

Never heard this album before and it was fantastic and maybe the first post-punk album we’ve listened to that I really loved. The vocalist seems to bridge the tone and eras of Mick Jagger and Stephen Malkmus and the guitarist is absolutely on fire. I do remember Jay’s Marquee Moon story so this of course made me think of that, but wow what an epic song.

Fijne, goed in het gehoor liggende avant-gardesound uit onze favoriete periode, eind jaren zeventig. Het muzikaal experiment werd niet geschuwd, wat resulteert in een superieur provocatief gitaarspel en strakke ritmes als begeleiding van een heerlijke non-conformistische zangstem zoals je ze tegenwoordig nog maar weinig hoort. En dan ook nog van die originele experimentele composities! Genieten.

Dit is niet mijn stijl en toch heb ik hier met plezier naar geluisterd. Dan doen ze iets goed. Maar waarom dat plezier? Weet ik niet zo goed. Normaal houd ik ervan als het een beetje ruwer is. Maar dit is muzikaal vrij clean. Misschien luister ik toch anders naar dit genre, dan naar andere genres. En hoeft het bij dit genre juist niet zo uit de band te springen.

Blijkbaar een van de grondleggers van de new wave punkrock en traden op in de CBGBs, wat ik dan weer vnl ken van NY hardcore bands uit de late 80s en 90s. Wel leuk om hier kennis van te nemen. Talking Heads meet the Strokes. In het begin vond ik het iets te wazig, maar afgezien van de typische new wave zang, zit het muzikaal wel lekker in elkaar.

Good from start to finish.

This was OK but I only made it half way through.

I liked a lot of this quite a lot.

This album really surprised me. Loved the whole thing.

Discount rolling stones?

Musically interesting and enjoyable but brought down by the vocal caterwalling is the closest I can describe though I guess that was en vogue for post punk groups. Might liaten to the favourite tracks again. Favourite tracks Marquee moon and Friction.

I've decided to get tested for Alzheimers. I was confused when I saw that this came out in '77. That is during my peak music discovery years and I have no recollection of the group. Even more confusing is that this is the type of music I would have really enjoyed at the time. I generally don't look at the wiki before I start listening and didn't this time. What I picked up from their music was a New Wave vibe with influences from the Rolling Stones, Bowie, and The Talking Heads. The wiki page confirmed the Stones vibe and called them an influence on the emerging New Wave sound. But does an experimental album from the '70s that came out before New Wave found its groove stand the test of time? In this case, most definitely. Normally, I could really like an album on my first listen, and then it could be a favorite after a number of listenings. This one could be a five star after listening to it a couple of times. But on a first listen, I can't say it's a favorite yet. But it's close. When I signed up for this generator, I was hoping to expand my horizons on good music from this century. Who knew that it would fill in a gap from my youth? Scale: 5 - My absolute favorites. 4 - Albums I like. 3 - I enjoyed listening to it but wouldn't seek it out. 2 - Didn't like. 1 - Absolute shit.

A great album. The title track is a classic.

Like #3 Friction, #4 Marquee Moon, & #7 Prove It

Decent

The glittery guitars where pretty. I wish there were some heavier moments to to add some tonal and timbral variety, but far be it for me to dictate to artists how to make their art. The singer's whiny speak-singing was middling at best, normally this kind of vocal affliction would irritate me, but he wasn't too bad. Overall it's good, but lacking that "wow" factor for me. Three shiny, glimmering moons 🌕🌕🌕

It's unbelievable.

I loved this album and band, reminded me of early punk except these guys can actually play!!

One of the very few albums that I consider to be perfect from start to finish. The guitar work bewteen Verlaine and Lloyd is absolutely unique, there's no no other that sounds like that.

Post punk masterpiece.

Love it !

An easy one. Why the song "Marquee Moon" can't last for at least 30min? It's almost impossible not to fall in love with this album.

noh yrittää sentään jotain välillä.. osaa plchwingättää kitaraa osittain. vokaalit aivan persetttä huonolla tavalla ja niin... taas yks niistä jota ehkä ei ollu aivan pakko kuunnella ennen tuonelan portteja mutta noh.... kuunneltu on...kiva....jos oltaisiin keskiajalla.. antaisin kolikon, jesterille... huoh seuraava SEURAAVA! elevation

Very good, sounded like something I’d hear today

Such good jangly guitars and vocals, whole album is great

7/10

amazing album loved every second 10/10

fajnie się słuchało ale nic specjalnie nie zapadło w pamięć

beginning of the punk scene- not really my vibe.

Me recuerda a Garage Rock con algo de Punk. Talking Heads Too. Suena a una banda en la que The Stokes estaría inspirada. Buen álbum.

Cool

Fun brit-pop

Another great band that used to be a blindspot of me. I was aware of their existence, and even though they seem to fully fit in my music tastes, I never listened to it. Luckily that's now changed and I've fully enjoyed this.

Love this album. So catchy and melodic while still being weird and interesting. You can hear their influence on so many other albums I love too.

A right on riffing classic - snotty at just the right amount and memorable hooks throughout … it feels a bit long because it is intense but it’s worth it.

Love me some Television and some Marquee Moon. Maybe this is in that same vein of Violent Femmes - it's deceptively simple. Nothing fancy about it, but all these parts work really well together. Even Marquee Moon, the song, at about 11 minutes - man, normally I would have no patience for that. But this one? It's all good.

To paraphrase the late, great Brian Clough, "it may not be the best album of all time, but it's in the top one".

I liked the title track and "Guiding Light" but I'm gonna mess up the curve here, sorry. Really just come's down to Verlaine's voice; I would flat out love to hear these same songs with a different singer. Can't promise I would have a different reaction, but I think the possibility is high. I hear the influence and appreciate the mood, guitars, production, etc. But when it comes to this television all I want to do... is change the channel. (cue cheesy 1990s Siskel and Ebert TV show music annnnd out.)

1 étoile et demi pour Marquee Moon peut être? Mais quand tu passes après ANATO .. dûr de prendre plus que 1

PREFS : TOUT MOINS PREF : RIEN

3.75/5

I stand 'neath the Marquee Moon. I stand beneath this album. It sounds great, including the vocals. The guitar, and definitely influenced the Strokes.

Another really good album. Early punk music with cleaner sounds than usual. I enjoyed every song and look forward to listening to them again

One of the greatest guitar albums of all time.

Rann létt í gegn. Langar að segja meh en samt alveg ágætt.

yep

Contrasting guitars, Verlaine's keening voice. Stunning title track. Absolutely classic New Wave album.

Already listened to this. Love it. 7/10

What can I say? It’s a masterpiece.

Pretty good, but for me forgettable

not bad, sounds like talking heads

This sounds like music with no heavy influence, so original. Sounds like a New York dive bar, I loved it. Definitely adding this to my rotation.

This... this is different. In a good way. I really like the guitar throughout this album. The vocals are not bad but sound very much of the time. Or actually more like the 80s. I had never heard of Television or even a single song from this album before today. I won't be adding this to my rotation, but I'm happy to have listened.

Never heard of them, Really good. Some of their songs sound like Violent Femmes.

Surprised at how many songs I knew off this one. Am I secret Television fan?

The track Marquee Moon is like listening to a Minnesota Long Goodbye - that shit just keeps going and going, oh my GOD.

Didn't finish.

7th November 2022 Listened in the day while working from home. Seb round in the evening, watched luckiest girl in the world. Felt like I had listened to this before, a lighter, jazzier spin on garage rock. 3.5 if I could.

Classic rock at its most classic

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Marquee moon, Torn curtain

This is a very interesting post punk album. While retaining the ethos of post punk, it contains a lot of blues rock elements that especially remind me of The Rolling Stones in vocal delivery. The music itself is fantastic and seems to predict some 2000s and 2010s sounds that we would later hear in British alternative and indie rock. It’s an incredibly contemporary album.

Never heard of this band before, really loved the album. There's a hint of psychedelic rock in there that just speaks to me! Saved tracks: Marquee Moon, Elevation, Prove It, Torn Curtain

Carino, calmo, simpatico.

Not the biggest fan

Always loved this album. New York art jazz punk from 1977. I love how they value the sound of each instrument especially between the two guitars. The melodies are so expressionate. Cruel but but all the other tracks (especially on side 2) are slightly in the shade of the magnificent title track. Strong 4

Uh

Like i expect with any punk album, i didnt like the vocals at all throughout this thing. The production is quite good though, the attitude just drags the music into monotony, but on a more ambitious track like the last one it's less of a problem as there's more of an emphasis on melody. Not bad, but not for me

Music: 4.5 stars. Vocals: 2 stars. Lyrics: ?? Cover art: 1 star Influence: 5 stars Actual personal enjoyment: 2.5 stars Should it be on this list? Probably.

Wow, 77, still a great album to listen to.

Fantastic post-punk - just sounds so good coming from 1977. I've previously mentioned that the Pixies always struck me as emerging from a parallel universe, but actually "Venus" could totally be a Pixies song. Fave track - "See No Evil", "Friction", "Marquee Moon" three way tie!

Strong start, Friction and title track are very good could see them being adds after a second play through. I guess I don’t really know what “post-punk” means but was expecting it to be a bit louder, shout-ier.

Fantastic album.

some kind hipster, indie music from the 70s. Sounds a lot like some bands from now but I can't put my finger on who. Anyway, it wasn't too bad.

Peu d'intérêt. Banal

I'm rating albums here with the understanding that this is a first impression. So a 5 isn't perfect, just "very good". Torn Curtain was the standout track for me.

Maybe 4.5 but a great piece of music

I had expected very rough punk but was pleasantly surprised. This is, by any reasonable definition, a classic rock record. And look, they’re not virtuosos- Pavarotti and Django Reinhardt don’t have to be looking over their shoulder for Television. But they do get good sound quality, and the album is very well-produced. This is especially clear relative to other proto-punk, which often has a DIY aesthetic (read: shit production). And on songs like “Friction” and “Torn Curtain” they do show a willingness to take one or two steps off the beaten path in their composition. They especially get a lot of mileage out of their two-guitar attack- nearly every song is based around it, and you can really hear that influence (plus the late 70s disco beats the use on e.g. “See No Evil”) in early 2000s indie. There are some flaws. The title track really drags. The singer is not especially good. They’re a little slow-paced overall, lacking some of the manic energy of their 70s punk contemporaries. But overall a fun listen.

Solid 4. Very unique sound, love the dual guitar work throughout. First few tracks were shorter and punchy which I liked. Highlight is still the title track, which is meandering and messy but a great sound.

Pretty solid. Again, interesting to recognize later artists who may have been influenced by their style. The title track reminds me a Modest Mouse song. That being said, I don't think there's much I'd go back for.

Always was interested in checking this out, glad that I finally did -- really enjoyed it. Can definitely see adding this one to the collection

Wasn't familiar with most of the album, some interesting bits and would be worth another listen

Este es uno de mis favoritos. No sé cómo llegué a él, probablemente una recomendación de algún sitio de streaming, pero me encanta. Puedo escuchar tanta música actual en este mismo disco.

Wow, I had never heard of this but I really really loved it. Fantastic stuff.

been meaning to listen forever. good stuff

Flott indírokk

I only came across television a couple of years ago. Since then this has become one of my all time favourite albums. A masterpiece

Marquee moon - I think it's trying too hard. Very Lou Reed, but it's not Lou Reed. Low end is often doing the bare minimum imo, although there's some nice bass songs. Strength is the guitars - they do a very good line between satisfying/familiar (in the way blues derived music has to be) and creative/innovative. Goddamn I love guitars. The instrumentals are definitely the best bits to me. But otherwise, I doubt I'll have much reason to come back to this - I could find it better somewhere else

I hear Built to Spill in in the title track, and Modest Mouse in Elevation. Clearly a foundational album for a lot of rock bands. I don't really think it hits its stride until mid-album.

not bad. not great either.

This is great. I've been meaning to listen to it for a long time.

Haven't heard of them before (Oops). They rock. Love the guitar riffs

Cool music, but not a fan of the vocals.

Fun guitar work, but a bit rambly at times

Never heard of this band but I was impressed. Not crazy about the singer. Reminded me of violent femmes but for some reason I didn't care for the voice here.

So this is why we cage the elephant and all the others or the vine?!?

Great start to finish, clearly a heavy influence on their New York brethren, the Talking Heads.

Not bad.

One of the most overrated albums of the 1970s, or any other decade.

quality power ballad guitar stuff here

I liked the blend if punk and new wave sounds.

cool

Dafuq did I just listen to.

Weird, funky, and a little dark. I enjoyed it and thought it was fun. Overall not my thing

It's quite accomplished if you like punky style rock.

Title Track was good, and i liked the psychedelic punk feel

Liked it. Early punk without taking much from other artists of the time, but forming their own sound. 4/5

I enjoyed my time with this

Got a rolling stones vibe

pegao

una opinion algo distinta de escuchar e interesante de mis musicas normales, tiene un buen potencial

Ahora entiendo porqué les dicen Pre-The Strokes. 9/10

Un clásico, nada mas que decir, pensando en el bump a 9

ps ta bueno, me gusta mucho :) las guitarras en este album son una cosa elevation es un temón

Not something I would have chosen to listen to, I find this post-punk isn't a good release of anger or sadness or any emotion it just winds you up. I really appreciate some of the guitar parts and the vocals but all together I do not like the songs. I wish the guitar parts, which are really cool and impressive, could be combined with some more melodic parts as well then I would love it. Guitar parts in Marquee Moon for example absolutely gorgeous and so impressive, but could it be put with more melodic instrumentation and then it would be a masterpiece to me, also we do not need 10 minutes of this fuck saaaake. I get why a lot of people think they're amazing though and they seem to have been extremely influential from research (I hadn't heard of Television before). This is apparently one of Tom's favourite albums of all time though...

New some of this but really enjoyed the album as a whole piece! Would definitely listen again. Enjoyed the variation.

I really like this album, a classic banger

Fantastic album and a new favorite in the rotation

uninteresting and boring

not bad

This is the good side of 70s music but not the strongest example of it for me. Would happily have this come up on random shuffle of classic rock but probably won’t make the album itself a regular listen. Title track is a standout song for me. Second half of the album was pretty good. Might listen to whole album again after all.

Really shows it's roots, and is proud of it. Holds nothing back, pushes the ideas of rock music further, and keeps you engaged into every song the whole way through. What a classic record. 4.5/5

Angular. Great guitar work.

ok. amateur production sound

2022.8.30

I am very happy I discovered 'Television' and I can hear their influence on a lot of bands in the past 30+ years. For that and their inventiveness, they deserve 5 stars, however, judging the album 'as-is' my personal rating is 3.

Good tunes. Nothing stands out but listened to the whole album and enjoyed.

You really can tell this band influenced a ton of other great bands. It was definitely cool to hear the original version of Friction. I only knew it from the cover by The Church.

I wish more songs on this album sounded like that final song - something like gothic Talking Heads. The rest of the album is very generic punky new wave. Not bad, but there's so many better albums in that genre.

Do not like the vocalist. While the instrumentals are interesting, all the songs are slow and sound the same. Not my cup of tea.

Fun

Really good classic 70s (post) punk rock album, great guitar and jazz(?) influence

Probably didn’t give this one a fair shake (it was on in the background while I was working) so I should revisit it, but it was still really good. Guitars and vocals both good. 4 stars

Surprised I have never heard of this group, Wasn't a big fan of this album. There is not one song that will stick in my memory.

hmmm

Das liest sich in der Wikipedia immer so vielversprechend, bei diesem Album insbesondere, was die Vorgeschichte und den Entstehungsprozess angeht. Und kommt dann doch nur so mittelmäßig daher. Marquee Moon kannte ich ich schon, der sticht zusammen mit Elevation und Torn Curtain heraus. Deswegen noch gaaanz schlechte drei.

Not bad, but just not quite.....

This was really quite good

Now I get why The Strokes exist

Masterpiece!

I’ve herd this once before and I liked it so hopefully it will be the same quality… See no evil starts off sounding like it won’t be great but after the chorus comes on the song just radically turns into a banger. Venus is a banger especially the instrumentation on here, class! Friction just has like these small extra sounds that make it really cool and the guitars solo is one of the all time best. The 10 minute long title track is the main reason why this album is great though it’s one of the few long songs that is actually so good that you kinda wanna hear even more than you’re given. The bass line in elevation brings that whole song together making it one of the best. Guiding light is a great slow tune but probably the album’s worst but that’s just because of how great the other songs are still great though. The penultimate track prove it is another great display of this album I can’t really say anything that hasn’t been said in this review before but do know I love it. The drums at the start of the final track torn curtain really set the atmosphere for this amazing flawless closer, one of the best songs ever! Yeah this album is amazing no song is bad and while I’ve given a lot lately this is a definite 5/5.

Some cool guitar and while I wished the vocals were stronger, it definitely grew on me and I think the 2nd half of the album was stronger than the 1st half

This was very drab generic 70s rock. Minus 1 star for a creepy album cover.

What is this band and what is this album? I really enjoyed this, lots of great guitar melodies, grungy riffs, cool bass lines.

Went through a very heavy Television phase in college. It’s the jam!!!

It was alright. For a band I didn’t know and had never heard of, they did not disappoint.

Very unique blend, well done album, cohesive.

Bien !

Pretty forgettable, not bad just can't see myself wanting to listen again

Very cool, early experimental indie new agey stuff. Marquee Moon is a superb track.

Very overrated.

A load of absolute bollocks. Gets an extra star for some decent guitar.

Really good

This television set gets a great reception from me 👍🏾

some of the most modern rock guitar riffs I've heard so far! The first few tracks had sick lead strums, it is weird to say this sounds like Beach Boys influence? 63'-> 77', maybe that's who TV listened to growing up? Idk Will listen again 10/10

Marquee moon is cool. Would keep listening if it was already playing.

Protopunk wonderful essence

Could be from an indie band of any era. Sounds old and modern at the same time.

Ágætis plata, tók smá tíma að komast inn í hana.

I saw Television in Birmingham - supported by a group called Blondie…

Great album very influencing

Iconic and influential album. Going into the album, my expectations were high, because I knew about the album's reputation, and I was already familiar with the amazing title track. Now, after listening to the album, I can say that the album lived up to my expectations. All the songs have great melodies, and even though some of them are long, they don't feel like they drag on for too long. The only complaints I have is that the vocals and the guitar tone doesn't change much throughout the album, which results in some of the songs blending a bit together for the first couple of listens.

really enjoyed this album! groovy with summer roadtrip vibes

Good, enjoyed #2 Friction, #3 Marquee Moon, and #8 See No Evil especially. Very modern sounding riffs and catchy melodies.

Another album I own on vinyl. This album is fascinating for so many reasons. Television emerged in the same scene that gave rise to the Ramones, Blondie, the Talking Heads, and Suicide, among many others. Television doesn't sound like any of those bands (though to be fair, those bands don't sound anything like each other). This album feels both radical and yet very much of its time. It's absolutely stellar both musically and lyrically. Lots of musical energy to provide some grounding for the poetic lyrics. It's another weight on the scale that has swung (very much to my surprise) to the conclusion that the 70s were the best musical decade. 5/5

Not bad, some good riffs on this thing for sure.

Mesmo percebendo a qualidade instrumental deste pós-punk, ainda não foi suficiente para eu empolgar.

Fucking incredible guitar work. Yet another album that I’d been meaning check out for years that I wish I’d gotten to sooner.

was alright, some good songs, kind of forgotable

It was OK, just OK. Bit repetitive, wasn't as good as I expected it to be seeing as it's such an iconic album

Lo volvería a escuchar, tiene muy buen ritmo.

Pop-rock suave y tranquilo. Armonioso. No destaca especialmente.

Either delightful or an ice-cream headache, depending on your mood.

I bought this album in the mid-80's when my local university radio station was clearing their collection when it went off the air. I got this and their second album, Adventure and really didn't get much play on my turntable at the time, but rediscovered these albums in the past 10 years and was blown away by what I've been missing. A post-punk classic, Marquee Moon has been influential to many bands in the 80's, 90's...up until now! The guitar interplay between Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd is incredible and the songs resonate with you every listen. What a great record!

Never heard of this at all, but it's good.

4 dope

Bought this in '77 so really know it well, Love Toms work and you can see the influence of Television on the New York Punk scene through later bands like Talking Heads et-al. I Love the Idea that Joey Ramone could have been in the band at one time, wonder what kind of fusion that would have made? Richard Hell was a contemporary who didn't make the cut also, luckily for us as we then got the Voidoids! You can here the influence of The Velvet Underground on this album too. Love "Venus" "Friction" and "Marquee Moon". An influential album rightfully on the list here.

The album is mainly rock but has elements of punk but there hints of '50s music. It is about 45 minutes long was some unnecessarily long songs -one 10 and one 7 minutes. I was not familiar with the band. The album is better than a 2 and really a 3. I will round down.

I had forgotten how long the title track is. Good jam.

Television is a new band for me and Marquee Moon was all new music. There were portions of this album that reminded me of the Talking Heads, both in the delivery of the vocals and some of the composition of the music. "Venus", "Friction" and "Marquee Moon" were the tracks that I liked most. Overall, I liked the album. I'd be interested in hearing additional music from the band. I didn't dislike any of the tracks, but on a first listen the album I'm not ready to round up to 4 stars.

Never listened to before, Know the title track, great album.

curti, lembra um pouco the doors e rolling stones, mas mais na manha

Angular and hooky and melodic and oh so influential, this is music for intelligent folk. It’s also the Rosetta Stone for New Wave and indie rock, a source document that would be plundered in the decades that followed. The vocals are pretty mediocre (and not too pleasant to hear), but the vibes, mood and tempo are compelling, as is the lack of studio trickery. The title track is an epic of understatement, how you can go big in rock without being utterly bombastic – it’s a minor miracle that it was recorded in one track. “Elevation” and “Guiding Light” (oh, the lilting outro) are also fantastic, simultaneously entrancing and ear-wormy. It’s amazing how much they could mine from a pretty simple and straightforward approach. One for the ages and rounding up because they have been criminally overlooked and underrated.

Never saw the appeal. It's ok, but not groundbreaking. Perhaps I should have been there!

Pretty sick, the title tracks is awesome Is it a strong 4, or did I just listen to it after hearing Pet Sounds? Solid 4

This album came out in 1977, which is just amazing. I wonder how many bands drew their inspiration from this album. 4.5/5

Tom Verlaine’s lyricism on Marquee Moon, influenced by French and Bohemian poetry, filled to the brim with puns, double entendres, and other clever witticisms, could’ve been enough to establish the record as a classic in itself, but then, the interweaving, lyrical guitar playing of Verlaine and Richard Lloyd could’ve done the same. There are very few records I love as much as this one. It has had an immeasurable impact on the way I think about guitar playing, lyricism, even music itself. High praise, I know, but it’s entirely deserved. Standout Tracks: See No Evil, Venus, Marquee Moon, Prove It, Torn Curtain

Really like this album

This era of 70s post rock or glam whatever you wanna call it was the friggin bees knees. This album is an easy fiver.

Mama likey

Pretty good album, I've always had a bit of a problem with the singer's voice, but some solid songs on here.

Was nice to fall asleep to.

If you're expecting a slick, well produced album from a professional bunch with a classically trained singer and lyricist you'll give this a 1* However this is a raw, gutsy, passionate and quite varied affair. The title track at 10 mins veers around in multiple directions and doesn't tire although it's true some of the other tracks can be a bit samey. This influenced a huge number of better known bands to come which is a shame as they are simply compared to them.

A long favourite. The twin guitar arrangements on this album are milestones of rock guitar duos. Only gripe is that I've always wished wished WISHED the singer's voice was easier on the ears!

Enjoyable listen. Reminds me of the Talking Heads It's crazy how much post-70s rock music rips off sounds that were already explored in the 70s. So much 2000s rock that sounds like this

You can either manage his voice and the guitar twang or you can’t. I definitely vibe with this. Title track is killer. Didn’t know that Elevation was the basis of RHCP Californication! Some REALLY great tunes.

I was sure I'd listened through this record loads of times, but I have no recollection of Torn Curtain, so maybe I didn't. I've definitely heard the title track and See No Evil countless times. But yeh, great album, influential sound, bit too proggy at times, but I can live with that.

Boring guitar driven post-punk/rock album, with no standouts whatsoever. 2/5

Nog eens een verrassing in de lijst! Leuke rock, toffe riffs. De zang is soms niet zo super, dus een klein minpuntje daarvoor

Very talking headsy

Just as a mosquito relieve no men, this one circles around looking for an opportunity to bite. I liked it, plenty of good hooks and got some vibes of The Strokes. ‘Elevation’ surely influenced The Cardigans’ ‘Lovefool’

I do not feel this music has held up well, a type of music from the 70s that makes me want to forget that decade. Elements of punk, some nice guitar, angry vocals.

A true classic in every sense of the word. A snap shot of the times and timeless all at once.

Highlights: Marquee Moon.

Can definitely draw the line from this to a lot of the early-2000s alt-rock bands which is cool. Very samey sounding though.

Decent rock album. Felt like this band is pretty much not as known and somewhat underrated. They have a stones/the strokes feel to them. Felt like this album was pretty good given they were doing what a lot of other bands were doing. 6.3/10

Probably my favorite CBGB era band...this album is a classic. Really enjoy hearing the influences they had on so much of the more modern music I enjoy. 4.5/5

pretty good, i hear some of the influences (just not interpol)

Ahead of its time, there's still nothing quite like this. Favourites: "See No Evil", "Marquee Moon", "Elevation"

Another longtime fav of mine. Lots have be said of this album and it indeed is great. What downt get said as much as how good the guitar playi g is, it's a down right jam album with excellent production.

I feel like I really should like this more than I do. The guitar interplay and melodies are cool, but I just can’t get into the vocals.

Great album. Have it on vinyl. Have listened to it a bunch.

This is a great album. Not much more needs to be said, it's simply great.

Will be revisiting

The song Marquee Moon is definitely the highlight of the album - that guitar riff is addicting. The rest of the album seems good, but doesn't compare to Marquee Moon.

Not a massive fan of the vocalist. The music was amazing, and a very obvious influence on so many works that came after, but the vocals were almost off-putting

I need another listen but was pretty interested. Loved Elevation and Marquee Moon.

I like the Wiki notes about the debate on what genre this is. Basically, the argument is they can't be punk since they actually know how to sing and play their instruments. Too funny. To that point, the guitar playing - both solos and particularly the rhythm on the title track - is strong. I have a soft spot for punk from the CBGB days and might rate this higher if they didn't play so well. lol

I’ve always been a fan of the title track, especially the guitar interplay, though I would have preferred a radio edit, since I find the solo longer than it needed to be and not very inspired. So, I was happy that the guitar playing and arrangements were so outstanding on the rest the LP. They're quite intricate and no doubt out of place in 1977. They were like a pre-punk, post-punk band, or just a rock band I guess. Tom Verlaine has a pained and distinct voice that one can listen to for a full 45 minutes. 7 out of 10 for me.

This is a pretty good post punk record, but the title song Marquee Moon just elevates this album to iconic status. The guitar interplay between Verlaine and Richard Lloyd is just the stuff of legend. The song sounds like it ends 3-4 times but it just keeps going and building into sonic musical bliss. If there was ever a song that deserves the descriptor Fucking Epic, it’s Marquee Moon.

Truly one of the best

Pretty good. Never listened to them before. may do again

4.5/5

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It's good.

Pretty much a flawless L.P. Billy Ficca doesn't get enough credit for being a great drummer.

Me ha parecido un peñazo. Mira que tiene fama pero no he entrado. Lo mismo lo intento de nuevo en un futuro, pero de momento 2 estrellas ** y gracias.

Another one of those albums that I listen to over and over. It is a perfect soundtrack to a hwad clearing walk when I need to get lost in my thoughts.

En guise d'introduction, je voulais rappeler à chacun le fait que la plupart des allemands ont une coupe de cheveux consistant en un dégradé latéral accompagné d'un plaquage de cheveux sur le front. Ceci étant dit, je peux maintenant passer à la critique de l'album Marquee Moon. Le chanteur a un problème assez ennuyeux qui est celui de ne pas savoir chanter. Pour remédier à ce problème, j'ai créé une cagnotte dans laquelle vous êtes libres de donner le montant de votre souhait. L'intégralité de la recette servira à financer les cours de l'intéressé. Je vous écrirai le lien du site internet menant à celle-ci dans ma critique du prochain album d'Eric Clapton.

Ce groupe faisant partie de la grande famille des equipements electroniques, dans laquelle on retrouve par exemple Radiohead ou encore le groupe français Téléphone, nous propose un album en demi-teinte. En effet, comme l'a très bien souligné mon camarade d'écoute robturistuperds, le chanteur est en grande difficulté sur toute la durée de l'album. Je vous invite d'ailleurs à le soutenir via la cagnotte ouverte par rob. Cette faiblesse au chant est dommageable, car tout l'attirail electronique était en revanche bien au rendez-vous: les cables RVB étaient parfaitement branchés, le téléviseur correctement connecté à l'alimentation centrale, on pouvait même distinguer un cable HDMI prêt à être utilisé. Un album au gout amer, qui recolte donc la note de 3/5.

funky. 3?

I'm prefacing this by saying that I haven't in the past listened to that much rock music, I have a bit but not as a main genre for me. I thought that this album was kind of boring. The backing tracks got really repetitive, and the vocals didn't really add that much to the music for me. I can absolutely see how this album influenced a lot of other music, and reading the Wikipedia article I could absolutely see the influences on the other artists that were mentioned. However, If I was picking an album to listen to, it would not be this one. My favorite tracks were probably Friction, Prove It, and Torn Curtain.