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Very good and up there, just misses the mark on a few tracks
nice album! I found a new artist today. great!
Didn’t particularly like this. The music was good, but most of the lyrics were pretty depressing.
So. fucking. cool.
electric guitar and whiny singing. two of my favourite things
I knew the title track before. An excellent listen
Day681 - not familiar with television but this was a good album
Nah, ordinary at best. Not an all time great album.
Extremely unremarkable. Totally fine, but not going to be rushing back.
Old emo
One of those albums where the one hit comes on and I say, ah, this one hit.
Straight up meh
It's so hard to get over the annoying scream-whine of a voice, but everything else, especially the beautiful tones of the guitar, is pretty cool.
Great album, never heard of it before today. Has some brilliant guitar work throughout it. Top Track - Marquee Moon
Lead vocalist had a familia sound
very boring album super slow has only 1 good song tbh
Very influential, most 2000s indie garage bands sound a bit like this album. Vocalist voice is a bit of an acquired taste though
Another nice discovery!
I was very surprised that I didn't know this band yet. So many nice guitar play. A short but very sweet album!
Nice and a bit too short! Also the guitar solos left a bit to the imagination. But I quite enjoyed it!
Really like this album - sounds more modern than it is
Discazo. 5/5
Agradezco que se me presentara este álbum para el día. Sus melodías y ritmos simples me han animado bastante. Ha sido como escuchar el soundtrack del último capítulo de esta temporada. Favs: Marquee moon, se siente como un viaje en el que el último destino es la paz Elevation y prove it me han hecho bailar como una lunática en el baño después de estar llorando.
It's alright. I wouldn't listen again
How was this released in the 70s? Crazy! It’s like it has all the good bits of Brit pop and indie and then you’ll get smashed with a big fat psychedelic guitar solo. Loving this, a great discovery!
Calling this punk is kind of crazy…. Maybe influential but not punk. I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it.
Simply one of the best debuts (and albums in general) of all time
Punk, but with beautiful guitar
Sneaky gem? Who are these guys? Title track is a masterpiece
Good vibes with the titular track but nothing to super duper grip me. Sounds ahead of its time and I like the use of jazz elements instead of blues. On review, this is actually really good and unique I think its worth a listen.
Punk rock album which starts off particularly strong with "See No Evil". The title track, Marquee Moon, is the nucleus of the whole album, and while fine drags on a little bit too much for my liking. While the vocals are not particularly enjoyable, with the comical background sounds and the whine/drone from Verlaine, it is saved by lively guitar parts and relatively fun melodies. Chief example of this is "Venus" which is one of the stronger tracks on the album by the 'huh's. Solid album.
I like the guitar's swagger in Marquee Moon. Couple with his 70's vocal style...it works.
The the first of the CBGBs big 4 (apologies to the Patti Smith group who was already covering Van Morrison) to actually play the club. As such - are extended guitar solos and 11 minute multi part songs actually punk rock? Maybe it comes down to attitude. I saw television when I was a senior in college. They had regrouped in the wake of the alt rock boom of the early 90s to produce a middling album. But seeing them live was like seeing the Rolling Stones or U2. They just felt bigger than what I was seeing at the time. Only 15 years out from this debut they felt foundational. I have never grown tired of this album. As is often the case - side one is far more effective than side two. But the first 4 tracks have managed to sustain a legacy for almost 50 years.
Goog
This is amazing. Very ahead of its time in its sound and production. Liked every song.
Love it
Suprisingly good album, will have to give it a re-listen later.
This is excellent! Really interesting guitar work, and a very good mid-point between punk and post-punk. Pre-post-punk I guess. You can here the likes of Joy Division in here, but also some of the lightness of someone like Talking Heads. I'll be coming to this one repeatedly.
I love this album. You can hear where this influenced bands from New Wave to present day.
It sounded... Like the backbones of albums I would have enjoyed as a teenager. Some cool guitar riffs.
This was cool. The title track is a journey. Buckle up.
What impresses me about this album is its age. If it had just a little more oomph, it could have been produced anytime in the last twenty years and sound fresh. I think this says a bit about how much current pop rock steals from the past though. (i guess it's technically punk and not pop rock, but it sure does feel like pop.)
I enjoyed this. It seems obvious that The Strokes were influenced by this, but apparently they weren't. Regardless of what they say, it had to be indirect. Really good stuff.
Went from unknown to one of my favorites! This band had a good sound for the time. Good balance of traditional rock and the more off kilter stuff of the era. Smiths meet rolling stones, perhaps?
"Marquee moon" is a fun song.
A revolution in vibes-based music
kul grejer, njöt av det
FAAAN va svårt, den började bra men jag tappade typ intresset lite mot slutet? Men vet du vad, jag skyller på att matten suger just nu, det får en fyra dammit, See No Evil är värt det
First time listen, nothing screaming out to me which suggests another listen would be required. It seems like it's just 'on' and not much else. Maybe the decades haven't been kind to it?
wasn't feeling this at first but i really enjoyed the last 3 songs. the rest were meh. 2.5 maybe ill give it a relisten someday
3/5. Fun energetic album that bogs down a bit towards the end. Didn't love the vocalist's voice, but liked the vibe.
Not bad bet this inspired a lot of bands I like
Sometimes this throws up an album you know and love and that's today.
Pretty good, kinda front heavy. Like a semi better version of Talking Heads 77
Divertido, curioso post punk. Me gustó
It was ok. It didn’t really speak to me. I could their influence of and on bands
it's a 10.
It was fine but nothing is put on.
One of my all-time favorites
This was such a great discovery, and felt pretty ahead of its time.
This was an inconvenient album to drop on this particular day, for me. Television deserves more of my attention. Every time I've listened to Marquee Moon (which is maybe two or three times ever), I think to myself, "There's a lot to like here. I need to commit myself to this album and really get familiar with it to fully appreciate it." And then years pass without me listening to it again. Yesterday was not a day in which I had time to "get into" Marquee Moon. I put it on, but while doing other things. So, recognizing the ceiling might be higher, I'm gonna have to go with a ...
This is such a wonderful band. Not quite as degenerate as Richard Hell, catchier than the New York Dolls, and altogether more listenable than the Overrated Fucking Ramones. Moreover, these guys influenced all of my favorite bands. So, yeah, I love this. I think Friction and Marquee Moon are my favorite tracks. Guiding Light is great, too, and I think Tom V's vocals sound a whole lot like Gordon Gano's, which is cool. Anyway, top rating for me.
It’s a great record from a super cool time and place in music that undoubtedly influenced many of my favorite bands. Tom Verlaine’s vocals are polarizing, but I really like them. The song structures are particularly strong so it’s not just kick ass guitar licks. The “hits” are front loaded but there aren’t any bad songs in my view.
Had heard of but not heard these guys. Pretty good; not crazy about the lead vocalist's voice. Rounding up from 3.5, partly because so many of the songs have really strong endings that I quite enjoyed.
5/5 - I've listened to this album many, many times since I first heard it in the early 2000s. There's nothing quite like it. As a long time Built to Spill fan (has Doug ever said Television was an influence??), the guitar work, the hooks, the weird song structure are a perfect mix for my ears.
Nothing about this album stands out or makes me want to listen again. It feels like it might be music that later bands are influenced by since it sounds more modern than 1977. I would rather listen to those bands in that case.
Album 944 of 1089 Television - Marquee Moon (1977) Rating : 4.5 / 5 What a great listen. This one really caught me - smooth, down-to-earth rock with just enough edge and intricacy to keep you hooked. The title track alone is worth the price of admission, stretching out into something that feels both free and controlled at the same time. It’s the kind of song that takes its time but never wastes a second. The musicianship throughout the album is excellent - clean guitars, tight rhythm, and a sense of space that not many bands pull off this well. It’s easy to hear why this album is so highly regarded. While I can’t speak to exactly where it belongs among the “all-time greats,” I can easily say it deserves a place in my list of greats. Marquee Moon feels timeless - an album that quietly makes its case without ever shouting for attention.
Some of these guitar sounds feel like they came straight from the future, especially for a band from 1977. The lyrics and vocals aren’t particularly unique, but the guitar work alone makes this an album every music lover should hear. The opening drum roll on "Torn Curtain," paired with that eerie, almost haunting guitar, is pure originality. "Marquee Moon" is one of the highest-rated tracks on this site, and it absolutely earns that praise. I’m torn between a 9.5 and a perfect 10, but for now, I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt and call it a 10/10.
The musicians really love what they do. Trippy eclectic rock vibes
Holy shit, this stuff is GREAT... completely new to me—I'd never even heard of the band (shows you how much I know, yeah, but in my defense I was born in the year 2000)—but I'm all over it now. These kinds of discoveries are what we do this project for I guess
Being one of the absolute finest of the seventies, it makes me happy to see that this fantastic album has finally found the recognition it deserves. When I discovered it in the late 90s few people were actually familiar with let alone listening to this.
muy meh la vdd no conecté
early punk, noting memorable
Bit shit
Hyvä levy, pitää kuunnella paremmalla ajalla uudestaan. 3/5.
An amazing album. Some astonishing guitar work by Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd. If you don't know this album, you definitely should. Especially if you're a guitarist!
Stone cold fucking classic. I’d discovered “Little Johnny Jewel” on 7” by way of the dBs. I had picked up Chris Stamey and the dBs 7” “The Summer Sun” on Ork Records, which was Terry Ork’s record label. At the time, punk rock was all 7”. The Ramones were already huge in my world in 1977 and 1978 and Television was already getting hyped by Trouser Press and Punk Magazine. When the record came out I was already ready for the sonic approach which was more art rock and Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers than Ramones and Sex Pistols. And it was good. This was a different beast. Compelling. Completely different than anything else in that scene. Verlaine’s vocals were unusual as were the lyrics. But the guitars - a tone so good you could not help but smile. Little Johnny Jewel was the entree into this unique vision. See No Evil seems like a logical continuation of the 7” and a door opener to an album that must be heard first on vinyl. Why? Because you need to flip the record - that break in the music is necessary to prepare you for side 2 after the nearly 10:00 minute Marquee Moon at the end of side 1. Marquee Moon encapsulates on a single song everything that Television was about. Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd were tremendously talented guitarists who played intertwined passages where they would alternate lead and Rhythm parts with each other in the same song. There are two solos on the song and there is literally no one who can copy them. Everyone who plays guitar learns how to play riffs and learns the solo parts. With Television the guitar parts often do not make sense but they sound amazing wrapped around Verlaine’s straight forward singing voice. Billy Ficca and Fred Smith form a rhythmic counterpoint to the two guitars with Ficca’s jazz skills as a drummer accentuating and enhancing each song. The bass is solid and allows Verlaine and Lloyd space to create. Marquee Moon pulls it altogether in a single track. For a record with only 8 songs, each is composed with a goal for the listener to experience each song as a feeling rather than a mere observer. Sure, I have favorites. They have changed over the years just as I have changed. Originally, Venus was my earliest favorite, followed by See No Evil and Torn Curtain. Now it is Elevation and Guiding Light. I’m sure that you will discover your own path into this record. And that’s what makes this record a classic. Even when you think you know every note and nuance in a record, and I have played this record hundreds of times, when I leave it for a little while and come back to it, I discover something new and intriguing that I didn’t experience before. If this is a new record for you, definitely flip the record to side 2 which I find equally fascinating as Side 1. This side solidifies Television’s genius explored on the first side. The guitar passages and the ringing tones suck you in to the heart of the song. I was lucky enough to see Television when they were touring after the release of Adventure in 1978 and the live show was better than the record. Mesmerizing and hypnotic foreshadowing shoegaze by a decade. And that’s is the genius of this record. It’s a passionate record in the most oblique sense of the word passion. Almost 50 years after the record’s release it is still vital and alive and still a remarkable listen.
Yeah, I gotta give this one props. The way Wikipedia describes it as foregoing the punk power chords of the time for more interplay between instruments. It's a spot-on description of what this album is like. The first side alone is outstanding, though the second side takes a small backseat for me quality. But when I say small, I mean "very small". This album as a whole is very innovative in what it does. One just has to hear the entirety of the title track to get the main idea behind this record. Television turns on and turns up on high volume (9/10, 5/5 on this scale)
Pretty solid. Not sure if it's worth a re-listen, but I enjoyed it. 3.5
Ikke for meg
Var nice det egentlig, tror jeg kommer til å sjekke det ut en gang til en gang kanskje
Fin musikk til kobb. Tidvis stilig. Festa seg ikke, men kunne hørt igjen
This often gets lumped in with 70s punk. However, it sacrifices the anti-establishment energy and raucous anger for artsy inclinations and quality guitar melodies. This is music for the head, whereas most of the punk it gets lumped in with is music for the heart. That's not to say it isn't good, because it is. The songs are melodic and fairly accessible while also being sure to be technical showcases for the players' abilities.
Really good jams. See No Evil, Friction, Marquee Moon and Prove It are surprising bangers. Loved the production a little more than the vocals, but the vocals didn't annoy me either.
It's difficult to distill what the band Television is all about. "Art punk" is certainly a blanket term used to describe them, but that barely scratches the surface. They gained notoriety like any other burgeoning punk band at the time, with a residency at the CBGB club in Manhattan. Yet their musical style reflected a wide array of influences from rock and roll to jazz. They were intriguing enough to land a recording deal with Elektra Records that allowed frontman Tom Verlaine to self-produce, alongside engineer Andy Johns. That first album, Marquee Moon, proved to be a landmark influence on the post-punk and new wave movements to come. One of the first observations I made with this record is how many catchy guitar hooks the band brought to the table. The guitar work of Verlaine and Richard Lloyd made for some extremely earworm-inducing listens as they trade off elegant solos and interplay around the tight rhythm section. Employing progressive song structures that took major influence from avant-garde jazz, and with Verlaine's lyrics that mystify the urban landscape, the band spun gold out of the surrounding decay. Hell, the ten-minute title track alone is something to behold, as several movements are taken to reflect on how best to live in the moment. Marquee Moon was an impressive debut for Television. It's a sprawling, eclectic yet jagged series of performances that would prove to be a cornerstone for decades of music to come.
Just can't get on with his voice.
If you give this less than a 5 your ears just might be broken. This album is so seminal, it has basically become a cliche at this point. I'll never forget the first time I heard Marquee Moon in my buddy's Dodge Caravan in like 2003. I thought they were an acolyte of The Strokes, that's how timeless/current this album sounds. It is 100% your favourite band's favourite album. An unmissable 5/5
I recently read the book called Please Kill Me, which was an oral history of the punk and new wave scene in America and London in the 1970s. While I read it, I listened to the music from that time period, so I’ve heard this album several times. Am I the only one who does that? Listen to music when you read? I swear it helped me study back in college. Though I had a psychology teacher who was blown away that I was able to do so. I really enjoy reading books about music, either a single band or certain period of time, that way I can listen to the music of the band or time period. I read the exhaustive Bill Monroe biography by Tom Ewing, and by the end, I could tell you the name of a Bill Monroe song within the first few seconds of hearing it, but I am digressing way too much. Television is a hard band to nail down. They’re punk, new wave, art rock, but mostly they’re just really fun and interesting. They are great musicians who make the hard sound simple. I loved this album so much, I put it on my 1,001 albums playlist to revisit later and saved several songs to a playlist. And I’m not a big singles guy. I like albums, I’m old. Friction, Marquee Moon, Elevation and Prove It were highlights for me on this album, but there are no bad songs. Plus, I think the songs hold up well today. This album gave birth to the Strokes and Kings of Leon and that whole movement that came out of New York in the 2000s. And I think if it had come out in the 200s it would have been a crusher. IYou can also hear Talking Heads-like music on here, which would be reasonable since they were both active at the same time. Also, oddly, the song Elevation, at least in the beginning, sounds very familiar to Pink Floyd’s Pigs (Three Different Ones), like almost the exact tune. The reason it’s odd is that the albums came out within one month of each other. So, it's not likely either heard the others' music before releasing their albums. Digression.... I highly recommend this album, especially if you’re a fan of the Strokes or the Talking Heads. It’s just good new waveish rock that inspired bands in its day and even into today.
Never knew this existed. Interesting take on the rock sound of the time. Excellent guitar work.
Excellent guitar work and a 70's punk aesthetic I really appreciate. I need to listen to this more. 4/5
Honestly, I don’t have much to say on this one. I listened to it first thing yesterday morning and I had to go back this morning to listen to a little bit of each song again, because I couldn’t remember much about them. It was fine, the music was straight forward, but I didn’t care for his voice.
There was no bullsh*t with this album. A few guys playing instruments and another singing vocals; no crazy effects or conflicting styles. Just plain old music.
Great guitar driven sound that blends 70s classic rock with a tunefulness that makes it sound new and progressive, truly ahead of its time. Collectively, these tracks shows off real range and I can hear many other bands drawing influence from the music here: The Talking Heads, The Pixies, Echo and the Bunnymen, R.E.M. So glad I got to hear this … not sure how I had missed it for so long.
I went in optimistic based on the wiki summary, late 1970s NYC punk is right up my alley. I was initially not disappointed, but it fell off quite a bit as I listened. Half is very good, a mix of punk and new wave, essentially punk with melody. See no Evil, Friction, Prove It, and Marquee Moon are the standouts here, each different and interesting. The rest of the album isn't for me. It feels like an uninspired jam band with players not quite skilled enough to be in a jam band in the first place. Which is a bummer, I enjoyed the good songs. Bit of a downer to have long boring songs drag down the experience. I wish they allowed half stars, this would be a 2.5, but the good songs weren't good enough to carry the album so need to go with 2.
Proto-punk gave off Bowie/Lou vibes. Fine but not particularly memorable.
*See No Evil: this is a vibe. it's punk and it sounds good for its age, really really like it Venus: the guitar parts have been pretty intricate on both songs, like starting to have a suggestion of math rock. they're definitely stealing the show. enjoyed this one too, it reminds me of some of Crack Cloud's stuff Friction: this track is a little less successful. the guitar work is still dope but the vocals + lyrics are a miss for me *Marquee Moon: 10.5 minute song, locking in. this sounds like half the post-punk coming out today. also you could tell me the instrumental break is from a King Gizzard song and I would believe you without hesitation. overstays its welcome a smidge but it's good Elevation: love the moodiness and the sad country song guitars in the verses but the chorus is cheeks genuinely. Guiding Light: Cameron Winter heard this song and said yep that's the one. it's not bad but it doesn't do that much. Prove It: I'm just having a hard time with his voice on a lot of these tracks. I like the songs but his vocal performance is dragging them down a bit. *Torn Curtain: funky guitar tone (complimentary). the chorus is great, the piano is giving it to me. reminds me of Pistolita a bit. not sure why this is the least listened track, it might be the best song on the album this was a cool one. even though some of the songs fell flat for me, I listen to so much modern music that clearly drew from this wellspring so it's right up my alley. the guitar work throughout is consistently super sick, it's always holding it down even on the songs I otherwise didn't feature. fun listen __ SCORE: 7/10 ADDED TO PLAYLIST: See No Evil, Marquee Moon, Torn Curtain
A quirky punk masterpiece.
Great alternative classic
Coming back to this record after a couple of years, and I'm not exactly sure what I missed because they kinda jammed with it. Love the expressive vocals, love the guitars. The title track put me in a trance. Way better than I remember. Still gets somewhat stale after a little while, and isn't quite as experimental as they could be. Still a fun record though.
Television - Marquee Moon: A Masterpiece That Still Cuts (5/5 Stars) For anyone who came up in Generation X, Television's 1977 debut, Marquee Moon, was a revelation. While other bands were doing three-chord punk or endless stadium rock, this album showed you could be raw and smart at the same time. It’s a total masterpiece, fusing the grit of the CBGB scene with complex, almost jazzy guitar work. Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd weren't just soloing; they were weaving intricate lines that became the blueprint for nearly every great alternative band that followed. Honestly, we needed more output from these guys. The whole record is tight, but a few tracks define it. “See No Evil” is the perfect, punchy rock opener. “Venus” is pure jangle and chime, offering a bright, melodic hook that cuts through the grit. The true highlight, of course, is the 10-minute title track, “Marquee Moon.” It's an epic built on a looping rhythm that escalates into one of the most hypnotic and intense guitar workouts ever recorded, totally transcending genre. The whole vibe is grounded by Tom Verlaine’s unique vocals. He doesn't sing in a slick way; he narrates, barks, and whispers in a distinct, pinched tone that gives the music its neurotic, literary edge—absolutely spot on. It’s a huge bummer we lost Verlaine in 2023. His unique style is why Marquee Moon still sounds fresh and absolutely deserves that 5 out of 5 rating.
Definitely catchy, those hooks are pretty good. 4/5
Very interesting. Intersection of rock/punk and new wave. Riff in Venus reminds of Sweet Child of Mine. Some parts even sound post or even pop punk/emo. Marquee Moon has indie/bluesy feel. Album does feel ahead of its time! Jam section on Marquee Moon is incredible. Every song is decent in its own right! Best track - Venus, Marquee Moon 4/5 stars
I remember buying this when it came out. Loved it then and it was one of the anti-pomp rock albums that got called punk. About the same time as talking heads, Blondie and others. It sounds remarkably good on relisten. That indie sound starting and some great songs
Listened after reading dads review - so good! Complete immersion in a different time
Wow this is crazy for the timer period. Wild instrumentals, oaychadelic vibes. 4.5/5
Heard of the band, heard of the album, never listened to before. Was missing out, very good.
I suspect that this is the kind of album that works better for people who have enough technical knowledge of guitar playing to form opinions more nuanced than "this sounds cool". For me, a person who knows nothing and is going off vibes, this a perfectly cromulent album. If you told me it was your favorite album of all time I would fully support you, but unfortunately it's left me a little cold. Is it good? Deffo Do I like it? Thumb sideways Is it essential? Genuinely I don't know. I'm not getting a lot out of it, but many other people clearly do, so who am I to say no? Would I purchase it? Nope Will I ever listen to it again? Maybe! Probably worth a revisit and I might try another Television album in the future 2/1089
I listened to this a couple months ago and remember enjoying it, excited to return to it again.
Rating: 4.8/5 Short Review: The thinking person’s punk; beautiful, angular, too clever to sit still. Favorite Track: “Marquee Moon” — ten minutes of musical levitation, equal parts prayer and panic attack.
I feel like a lot bands that I've listened through 2000s and 2010s, have some this album in their DNA. It's fantastic album
Too british for me
Your favorite rock band's favorite band is Television.
I knew "See No Evil" from the Ghost cover - the original is quite good as well. Overall a solid album. Nice guitar work. Feels a little samey but not a bad listen at all.
Love this album, punk attitude and excellent musicianship. Great songs, fantastic guitar parts. This one definitely earns its place on this list
This may well be my favorite album. I've listened to it so many times, uncountable. So, I am happy to be able to listen to it again (and again), but I'm afraid I can't do justice to how important this album is to me. Great music, great lyrics, what more could I ask for. For this album, there is a reason there are the unnumbered stars to rank your music. Perfection: it goes to infinity...and beyond. Stars beyond the counting of any being, real or imagined, god/God/gods and certainly humans.
The best thing my ex ever did was introduce me to Marquee Moon. Hard to even capture the influence because this album’s sound just feels so ubiquitous in indie rock. An instant 5.
It's remarkable how many of the albums that have come up are in my regular rotation. This is one of them. Television isn't really a punk band, they were just around punk bands and once had Richard Hell as a member in the same way Metallica had Dave Mustaine. As I learned punk history in high school I knew this was an important album and I absolutely did not get it in the exact same way I didn't get London Calling at the time. In both cases, I came to realize what a philistine I was. Television is almost hard to describe, frankly. They're artsy, weird, and they can really fuckin' play. The title track is perhaps the best 10 min+ rock song ever made. "Torn Curtain" is the only possible weak spot, and even that isn't bad, it's just mediocre. The rest of it still hits. I'm sure it doesn't have universal appeal, but for the right person this could've been released at any point in rock history and hailed as genius. It's like a movie you finish watching and immediately want to watch again.
Love the simple songs, the really simple, catchy and clean guitar. After a few listen-throughs I'm almost starting to acclimatize to Tom Verlaine's over the top whiny vocals.
Yessss. When this album popped up a slow smile grew across my dumb kisser. A perfect excuse to blow the dust off my ragged old LP. Those dueling guitars. This album f’ck’n rules from the first second to the last.
Although Spotify has done its best to ruin them for me (“hey wanna listen to Television? Hey hey you! How about adding Television to this playlist? Do you want to discover Television or Modern Lovers today?”), this is a classic
Title song is one of the best rock songs ever. One of the greatest guitar albums.
Great music from the start, through the 11 minute album version of Marquee Moon and all the way to the end
2.2 so boring
Fun overall
I found this one really cool. I'd never heard of Television and it sounds completely ahead of it's time.
This album is clever and feels fresh for 1977. It is also a lot more complex and melodic than you would typically find, which keeps it interesting and therefore relevant to this day. The most surprising part is the writing, most tracks have. double entendre, twists or imagery that are well worth my time. “Venus”, just for example, is such a strong piece of writing, a metaphor that could mean different things to different people, be it a lover that is a letdown, drugs and the low following the high, but you get the imagery even if the actual meaning is polysemous. Falling “right into the arms of the Venus de Milo” (an armless statue of the goddess of love), is such a strong concept without being literal it really scratches my analytical brain and I’ll keep that song forever. It also has less clever sex jokes, but on those, the music full of cool guitar riffs that are interesting to me, the doubling guitars make their sound very unique. The album is however not perfect, I think some swings are misses like Prove it, which is a fine song, not hugely entertaining or special and something I have heard a 100 times before. When you have 8 tracks, you can’t really afford a 5-minute detour like that in my book. I also really have a difficult with Verlaine’s voice, but that is entirely subjective and something I can get passed. In the end, I think the highs are well worth the side points, and this is dad rock I wholeheartedly back, I am glad I heard it.
A post-punk Velvet Underground. This album starts great, then trails off. The first few songs slap and gives this album four stars. Top tracks: "Marquee Moon," "See No Evil," "Friction," "Venus"
This is boring as hell tbh.
--See No Evil...nice opener --Venus...I feel like to be a true Television fan, you have to like Verlaine's voice. I don't --Friction...I like the bass groove here. Not a fan of Verlaine's voice in general but it works here. The guitars are doing fun stuff --Marquee Moon...I like the first two minutes. let's see how far I can get. some cool guitar stuff gets me through the next two minutes. Song could definitely end at the five minute mark but I guess we soloing now --Elevation...don't like the chorus much. Verlaine's "singing" gets in the way of the decent sounding verses --Guiding Light...nothing about this justifies it being five and a half minutes long --Prove It...I like the bass on this one. but it's just not a great song. also too long --Torn Curtain...I'm tired, boss
I've spent a lot of time with this album. It's interesting, important, and influential. But I don't really enjoy it.
4/5
Influential? Maybe. They're definitely not a HIT band. Some of the songs are boppy, but it's nothing to write home about and they don't sound like anything we haven't heard before. It's pretty predictable. My Rating: 3/5
Game changing
Nice guitar riffs but the genre is not for me
Such an influential album and the guitar playing is epic
Nice
It's enjoyable enough, but nothing I'll remember after a little bit and I'll probably not be returning to this album in the future. There's stuff I'd rather listen to and I'll probably completely forget about this one soon Standouts Marquee Moon 3/5
Perfect album
see no evil- 5 venus- 5 friction- 5 marquee moon- 5 or 6. it's good but does not need to be that long elevation-5 guiding light- 5 prove it- 5 torn curtain- 5
Forward looking post-punk before it was even a thing. Guitar heroics and acrobatics abound - this album is a grower. Best Tracks: See No Evil; Friction; Marquee Moon
An important pioneering album in getting some lasting good out of the violent eruption of punk, this album (unlike works like Patti Smith's Horses) stands as a jangly artifact and not a timeless artwork.
Personally I like my post punk to be more garage and less jazz, but this is still a decent collection of songs. It’s avant garde punk for the masses. Some are too long, and his vocal style takes a bit of getting used to. It’s a hugely unique album, and Television have probably influenced every guitar band since. Despite being a little bit prog in places it’s enjoyable enough, and probably one of the better post punk bands around. A few more listens and I think you could get heavy into it, but at this moment in time I enjoyed more than I didn’t.
I know Television came before Talking Heads, but I still can't listen to this without thinking that it's a less interesting version of Talking Heads 77. Never got the appeal outside of "See No Evil", and I doubt I ever will.
Listened to this one in the car, and I liked it! The title track sounded familiar to me but I couldn't place it. As their first album, this was a strong start for Television.
I felt this album was kinda boring. Nothing special jumped out at me
Was good! Probably one of my preferred punk album thus far! (If this is considered punk?) Wasn't my favorite, but it was a vibe. Some days I listen to the album a few times to make a better judgment, sometimes I cant stomach listening to it more than once. But I gave this one 3 rounds, and I didn't get tired of it (although I was doing other shit). 6.5/10 Favorite song: Marquee Moon
this was actually solid! 4.5/5 i may listen to it again
Best Track - "Venus"
Fine. Not for me.
Pretty solid album. I didn't know they had other songs than Marquee Moon that I would like, so this was a pleasant surprise.
Good album I like these guy
All right. This is a really good band I had never heard before. I will definitely listen to this again.
Early on in my listen, I wasn't really understanding why this album received so much acclaim and was deemed influential. But slowly I realized I wasn't really listening to a traditional punk rock album. This is more layered and melodic, featuring some lengthy tracks and solos à la progressive rock. The title track is probably the best example of what I'm trying to explain here. I don't think the remainder of the album quite reaches the high of the title track, but that's OK. The images of New York at night seep through the lyricism here.
It's ok, just ok. There's some good guitar riffs in places and some good driving bass lines at times. I'm down with the extended jams. I'm not 100% up on his singing, it's fine I guess. Guitar-wise, and overall sound-wise I like it, but I'm not blown away.
Klingt irgendwie alles gleich und nervt. Wieso ist der eine Song auch noch zehn Minuten lang?
80
It's still the best to come out of the CBGB thing and simply one of the greatest albums of all time. For me, it ranks w/ the great jazz recordings - not only b/c Verlaine was listening to Ayler, Coltrane, and Miles, tho that's a piece of the mystery, but b/c it's high art in a way that few of its kind are. On Marquee Moon, virtuosity merely sets the table - it's never an end in itself. It's the thinking man's punk rock at the same time that it's for anyone heroical enuf to believe in the ecstatic and limitless transport of a bare and effortless night out. The lyrics are abstract but they aren't ever obscure; the guitar playing is complex but never distorted: safely ablaze like a hearth but always inducing you to step and to fall where you hadn't.
Excited to listen. Many artists I like cite them as an influence. Strengths: This is a guitar album. Two skilled guitarists playing distinctly different lines, satisfyingly panned to the left and right. No wasted notes. Energetic. Tons of hooks. Solid, masterful rhythm section. Clever, poetic lyrics. Weaknesses (minimal): the voice and sparse production may put some folks off at first. I think it's perfect. Favorite songs: "See No Evil" (Sounds like Cars meets Jack White) and "Torn Curtain" (beautiful, garage band prog). Terrific album! Rating: 4/5
I really don't need to listen to any more punk albums. Never having heard of Television I kind of appreciated their music, but the singing killed it for me.
Better than I was expecting
A great album, start to finish. Love the intricate melodies throughout, especially in the guitar parts.
Good vibes
Super Dope
More talked about than actually listened to still a good record but so many bands took this sound and ran with it and did so much better with it it's hard to rank this high but usually the original always gets the short end of the stick
Such a great unique album - every song is memorable.
Firstly I did like this. And also it is a must listen. A little filler. But the good songs hit. Might be time to break out the 4.
Yes, ok I get why it is here deadbeats. No Tom V no Black Midi/Black Country/Geese et al. Like a b grade Velvets, for a band that didn't really do a lot they helped create a whole lot of other bands. Good guitar work, some really good drumming which belies its late seventies context and some damn fine songs. Friction, See No Evil are good, and would be well placed in a random playlist for a tootling road trip. The title track is smashing, another girl, another planet, oh sorry wrong band with one great song. But no, I don't mean to take the piss, this is a good listen. Like say the Beau Brummels, they will slowly fade from view when generations die off, but that's ok too.
Marquee Moon has inspired more pretentious, overblown, rock criticism than nearly any other album in history. Every Greil Marcus or Robert Christgau wannabe sharpens their pencil to crank out a pretentious think piece, crammed with metaphors about the guitar playing, jazz-like structures and the poetry of the lyrics that counterpoint the surrealism of the underlying similes yada yada bullshit. It's this kind of writing that has made me largely avoid this album for 40 years; it just comes across like it is going to be all talk and no trousers, and absolutely no rock and roll fun. And I am familiar with the title track, which can come across like an intellectual exercise rather than, you know, _rock_ music. But I have to confess, this is a pretty fucking great record, especially side 1. The band is quite muscular and Andy John's bone-dry production gives it an urgent immediacy, like you are there in the rehearsal room with the band. Verlaine's singing can be annoying after a while and his lyrics are not nearly as clever as his devotees think it is. Richards Lloyd's playing is particularly great, although (again) maybe not as clever as he thinks it is. But the record genuinely rocks and you can listen to it without feeling dumb. Favourite track: Friction. The critical praised heaped upon this record is _so_ pretentious that I really want mark this down, but I grudgingly have to give it 4.5 stars (half off for Verlaine's annoying vocals) and rounding up because it really is a classic. I also love the deliberately dodgy cover. Having Robert Mapplethorpe take your cover photo, and then using a crappy photocopy - I can't work out whether that is hubristic pretention or dry humour. It is a perfect metaphor for the album as a whole.
Of all the punk albums this list has made me listen to (and there are several), this might be my favorite one yet. Interesting sounds. Early versions of Muse.
Un album intéressant, qui a son importance historique (selon la page wikipédia qui lui est consacrée, c’est un album qui a inspiré plusieurs groupes comme Joy Division, REM et d’autres, un peu comme les Velvet Underground). Intéressant, donc, quelques bonnes tounes, mais pas pour moi.
It's not my sort of stuff, though it was done well for what it was. I'm sure Mr. L. Will probably give it a 4 or 5, bit it's just a 2 from me.
Anybody who does this list and talks about it will get asked which albums did you discover and love. Well, this has jumped to the top of the pile for me. I was 7 when it came out so I guess I can be excused for not knowing it when it back then, but I’m amazed I haven’t stumbled across it or been recommended it based on what I’ve grown up to love. The guitar work is just outstanding, and deserve all 5 of my stars on their own. The vocals are decent too, and definitely add to the feel of the record. I’ve listened to it a few times before going back and rating it and it just gets better and better. The fact that there’s not much of a back catalogue for me to go and discover is intriguing but I will give the other stuff a listen. The lead singer seems to have released quite a bit of solo work, so I’ll give that a try. I just hope his musicians can deliver what Television were able to on this masterpiece, else it just won’t compare.
A legendary album by an influential band. You can hear how they influenced many newer NY bands and others from further afield in their sound. Great guitar interplay, but I've never been a huge fan of Verlaine's vocals.that said, there isn't a duff track. But for some reason, it is not a go-to album at all, so it isn't getting 5 stars.
New music to me. 1977 Punk Phish.
Such a great record, with the chiming weird raw guitar melodies in the guttural edgy songs. Plus it rocks. Marquee Moon, See No Evil, amazing.
All time favorite album. The tightness of the band and the grooves lend towards some excellent listening. However, I would not call this a hit machine, just one solid album.
I know I’m supposed to like this, but at the end of the day it left me cold. “Guiding Light” was an exception.
Its like so close to being perfect and the title track is a top 10 song ever 4.5/5
I am really struggling to put in to words what makes this album so good. It's pretty unique, the music evolves from riff to riff, idea to idea, track to track. Hints of punk, prog, rock and roll. Each time I think I've figured it out the album shifts. The guitar work is so incredibly creative and will have inspired thousands of guitarists. I see the vocals divide opinion but personally I dig them. Really like this album.
This really is one of those records that will always crop up on any 'greatest album ever' list - I get why, it is great, but I'm sure it's included out of habit these days. It's been bettered since it came out. I love the guitar sound but those slightly frantic-sounding vocals have always rankled a little and each track tends to ramble a bit. The influence it had on all that followed is clear for all to see, but it's time to move on, I reckon.
Off the cuff remark: not sure how I was introduced to Television many years ago but I always (largely misguidedly) had them down as a prog-rock band (not a compliment from me). I can hear bits of that but I love the stripped back production, for some reason reminding me in that sound of Joe Jackson, but perhaps just a kind of late 70s thing? It's not amazing but I enjoyed it far more than I expected to. Standout track: title track almost too proggy, but with some great riffage so forgiven. See No Evil and Venus are also good. Revisit?: Think I ought to
Hüt Tagesshow-Topnews: Marquee Moon isch ganz es klassischs, durchschnittlichs 3er Album. Gueti Hintergrundmusig wenn mer chli im Teletext am umestöbere isch. 3 mal umezäppe
Jajajaja Smooth gsi aber läck du mir isch das album a mir vorbigseglet bim schaffe. Weiss gar nüd meh. So fühlt sich wohl e z grossi ladig keti ah. Mir wirdeds nie usegfinde. 3 dark sides of the moon
Are we listening to the same album? Granted the guitar work is good, the song writing too. But the singer! He doesn’t hit the right pitch and then slurs his voice until it the pitch is right. Is it intentional? I doubt it. I file it under terrible singing skills.
Prettttty Prettttty good.
One of my favourite albums of all time. Totally unique in the New York punk scene. Tom Verlaine’s and Richard Lloyd’s guitar lines never stop swirling and moving. This album was so hugely influential to so much of the music I love but nobody has ever managed to really replicate its sound.
First sought out this record in the mid-2000s when it was being mentioned as an influence on a bunch of new bands I was digging. Instant classic in my canon. Somehow, this record seems to get better every time I put it on. Read along with the lyrics this time. Some great writing here.
Good post punk band, but this isn’t their best
Very pleasantly surprised. Top notch riffs and tunes. Going straight into my rotation.
Pish.
Did not know the band but heard some songs before. Really enjoyed Torn Curtain
A classic. Really interesting and unique style.
Will I give this album five stars based off of the title track alone? Signs point to yes. I don't think the rest of the album quite lives up to "Marquee Moon," but there are still inventive counter-melodies and clever lyrics enough to carry the album.
Solidly mediocre.
friction
This was pretty interesting, I recognized the first track and reading about the band on wikipedia read about their initial bassist, Richard Hell, that I own a CD of. Good 4 star album for me.
This was a surprise. It's like prog-punk/proto-New Wave. There's a lot going on here. 4 stars.
Har nok inspirert en del britiske 90-tallsband. Helt grei, ikke mer.
Good album. Haven’t listened to it in years.
Masterpiece of music and playing
Off kilter. Television is different. I like that. Like the love child of the Ramones and the talking heads. But they can riff too, like the stooges. These type of albums push creativity forward. It is so uniquely themselves that anyone who hears it must question their own originality. It’s musically complex and calls for a few listens to hear everything going on. “Marquee Moon” is a new favorite. I was never bored. Loved it.
I never heard of this band, but it sounds like they had a lot of influence on other musicians. The guitars were killer. Sounds like a group I would here at a bar or music festival where they could just keep jamming whatever they feel in the moment. Good stuff, added to my favorites.
This was okay, but nothing that I feel I'm going to listen to again
Really grew on me as the album went along. I find the vocalist fine, but the guitars are excellent and really enhance the whole album. Favorite Song: Marquee Moon (there's a reason it's the album title, after all)
I had already listened to this one and thought it was ok, then decided to relisten to it and realised just how catchy this album is. The title track for the album is an incredible listen, easily the standout track on it, but there are plenty of other songs that are almost just as catchy. The song-writing on the album is good too, so overall a solid 9/10.
the guitar on this goes absolutely insano crazy style holy fuckkk marquee moon and torn curtain are probably my standouts they're real good but the whole album is amazing
There were aspects of this album that I liked, and I can understand why its an influential album, but I didn't add any of it to my Playlist.
Amazing album, great guitar and I love their voices. Did not expect this but it ended up being an album I truly enjoyed listening to. Marquee moon shocked me as I did not expect to care for such a long song like I did. Not a perfect album but some project I really enjoyed listening to.
Early forerunners of the Strokes, 25 years later. Marquee Moon itself is a good song, but the others feel to me like more of the same post-punk rock that we've been getting ad nauseum from this list.
Legend
MARQUEE MOON MAY BE TOP 100 SONG ALL TIME
Seminal punk\alternative, so good, so fine.
This album was fine. Not what I would consider a great post punk album, but some of the hooks on it are pretty catchy for sure! I didn't dislike it, but it didn't have a strong effect on me either. The title track, for me, was definitely the standout by a pretty large margin. Everything else was perfectly fine; not great but not bad either.
Such an interesting guitarist — like a prog-rock player doing his best to break free from the band's stylistic limits. A curious album, I might revisit it.
Much better then expected. I knew of the history of television and cbgbs. So o. Was expecting more punk sound.
Television was not a group I had heard before listening to this album. And I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. It’s a punkier Talking Heads. Definitely worth a listen.
Decent, something a bit different for me. Would probably listen to it again
A great listen and a unique sound.
Decent 70s rock. As basic and forgettable as it gets, but not bad.
This ranking may be too low
One of the best, most underrated albums of the post-punk revolution. I listen to this every few months, and still, nearly fifty years later, can barely believe just how good it is.
piacevole, forse da riascoltare meglio
queste chitarre sono un fatto non trascurabile
2.5 direi Non il mio genere
Sicuramente un album importante e innovativo, ma nonostante l’abbia sentito più volte nel corso del tempo, continuo a non comprenderlo del tutto. Marquee moon peró è un gran pezzo
è un 4-
a mio parere la definizione di album punk perfetto. riesce benissimo a restare sulla linea di confine tra dark e melodico, con dei riff bellissimi che non risultano mai stucchevoli (forse un po ripetitivi)e che settano perfettamente il mood freddo, accompagnati da dei testi e da voci molto leggeri. 4.8 Brano preferito See no evil per fare l’alternativo ma Marquee Moon è la migliore
Not a bad album but not my favorite genre. I recognized one of the songs and I probably would give this one another listen.
There are elements I appreciate but I think it’ll require a few listens to sort out the hype. Not bad at all just didn’t pull me in quite like I expected.
A clear progenitor to a LOT of modern indie music. While I didn't connect with the record, I appreciate and hear its importance. Title track is clearly the best known for a reason.
Ghost meets Beach Boys meets Dr Frank-N-Furter, plus someone else I can't put my finger on
Okay there's some primo shit
Pleasantly surprising
Not familiar with this album but really liked it. Planning to revisit.
Sounded a lot like a more rich version of midnight oil. Also had done very long songs but I did enjoy.
Crazy that I waited this long to listen to Marquee Moon. It's great. Can certainly see why it's held up as an era-defining record of the NYC new wave scene.
This could have been released in 1977 or 2007 and it's sending me. It's like a best of Rolling Stones, Libertines, Talking Heads, all in one neat debut record. "This band is your favourite band's favourite band" kinda shit.
7/10
A solid post-punk alt-rock vibe. Some delightful guitar moments that sounds like they may have inspired the Strokes.
I'm really surprised I've never heard of these guys before. They kind if remind me of The Stones
Tämähän on aika kiinnostava rokkiklassikko! Nyanssirikasta taas kerran! 4/5
Erinomainen taiderock-levy. Laulajalla mielenkiintoinen ääni ja sovitukset poikkeaa helpoimmasta mahdollisesta, mutta samalla kuitenkin ymmärrettävä. 4/5
This is a post punk essential for sure. I don't love it as much as others do but its growing on me. I feel like every song on here kinda sounds the same but in a good way. Call it consistency I don't know. "See No Evil" is fantastic and so is the title track. Favorite track: See No Evil
Brilliant. Like meeting a close old friend after year apart, and just carrying on from where you left off.
I've liked this album for a number of years at this point but its been a while since ive listened to it straight through. Im not disappointed thats for sure. Im not even sure what to call what this is? Artsy proto punk? All I know is it sounds damn good. There are magical moments in every song on the record. Even if im not in love with the whole track there are genius section everywhere. Just great riffs throughout. The vocals are something I feel like ive heard a thousand punk bands emulate. Now some of the songs are a bit long-winded for my taste but even then they keep it fresh the whole time. Man I was certain I was going to hit it with a 4 but I dont think so now. Its damn good and the score should reflect that. Everyone need to give this a try. Its worth every minute
Just irritating enough to jolt me out of lending a serious ear.
I've definitely heard See No Evil before, but otherwise this is a new discovery for me! Will plan to revisit often, what a gem of a rock album.
Television, ça devait être bon dans les années 70 mais ça a mal vieilli, la voix du chanteur est grinçante. Je donne 2 étoiles grâce à Marquee Moon mais j'aurais pu me passer des autres chansons.
Had listened to the title song already and enjoyed it! Loveee the hook / bridge on marquee moon 3.5 stars, hits and misses
Never heard of this at all before this. First album on here that I've really liked out of nowhere.
One of the best post punk albums of all time. An ultimate "record store nerd" record but it actually rocks and holds up to the hype.
I recognized the title track, but the whole thing was good enough to listen to a second time.
This is a lean, wiry guitary, punkish sound that I can definitely hear echoing into bands I love later — R.E.M. for sure, and even a little Nirvana-ish vibe in Elevation. It’s smart, stripped down, and a little bit strange in a neat way.
barely got through the first song, the f**k is that singing
Great album, Marque Moon (song) is a jam
molto simili ai Queen come stile, non mi dispiace
chill but evoking. molto astratto, libera interpretazione o anche nessuna interpretazione, ascoltabile senza troppo impegno. musicalmente molto bello. canzone preferita: Torn Curtain.
Complex, nice, better the more you listen to it. It reminds me to patti Smith. 4 or 5 stars. I Will give 4.
If "Guiding Light" doesn’t melt you from the inside, consult a doctor immediately.
Love this album!
Forgettable but some great Guitar Moments.
The best album of the post punk era and a huge influence on new wave and so much of what followed.
Pretty unstoppable record. A friend of mine started a Television cover band and leaned into the 70s boogie aspect under the famously angular surface of their thing and it made me love it even more.
What stands out to me about Marquee Moon is the riveting guitar interplay between Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd and the songs, which are adventurous and evoke an unmistakable time and place: a grimy, late-70s lower Manhattan crackling with danger but also creative juices. It’s art rock of the highest order. Coupled with contemporaries like the Talking Heads and Patti Smith, this is also a good illustration of the rather expansive definition of punk as it unfolded in New York, as opposed to the U.K.
Another band who is more influential than fun to revisit.
An album that some how eluded me most of my life. I think I finally heard it on KEXP a decade ago and was 'whoa...what is this?' No idea how I managed to avoid this for the majority of my life (well, growing up in the middle-of-nowhere-midwest-US was a part of it, I'm sure). Glad I finally found it, though. One of the best ever. Entire album is a catchy groove.
What if the Talking Heads had met at prep school, not art school, didn't produce any hits and broke up after two albums? This album was a mid-life discovery for me, even though I had heard of Television. I had not heard Television. But upon hearing the dueling guitars of See No Evil, I was hooked. Then I heard Tom Verlaine's singing and I said, I don't know... But the singing and the album grew on me like a barnacle. Is it perfect? Not for me, but as a first album, for its time, this is a great achievement. And I already know I would rather listen to this album than 80 - 90% of the albums on this list.
This album (especially the title track) takes me back to every dank college house party I went to in the '90s. And while the opening riffs of "Marquee Moon" take me back to making out with floppy haired indie rock boys on dank couches, I don't love this album. But i guess it's important.
Really, really love this album. I’d never heard of them or it before, but I’m glad I have now! Catchy, smart, and very different from what I expected!
By my type
Interesante, pero no me emociona
wow i hate it. listening to this felt like torture, the vocals are a complete nightmare but hey, at least the instrumentals are good! also, the album cover is genuinely terrifying
This is a fantastic album. All the guitar work kicks ass. The dynamic changes of the title track make you forget it’s 10 minutes long. Your favorite band’s favorite album indeed.
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Enjoyed this. Could see the influences it had elsewhere.
See no evil, friction and Elevation are all very catchy and thread the line of lax to authentic vocals well. Good tracks that I’d listen to again. The others though? Yeah the lazy vocal delivery just isn’t my thing.
Ge kunt de jaren 70 in het album horen, of dat goed of slecht is kan ik u niet zeggen
- Goede ochtend rock, iets te rustig. De terugkerende 'riff' van het nr. Marquee moon was zeer nice. - 0 nummers toegevoegd aan MMMM
the length of these songs surprised me bc wach song takes you in an adventure. the drumming is phenomenal and the fills and how he plays with the rest of the band is incredible. never heard of television before but pleasantly surprised by this album. fav songs: prove it, venus,
You can hear that an album is important from the very atart and Marquee Moon is like that. The influences of this album can be heard in a lot of later music. The instrumentation is great. Simplistic and genius, because it does so much with very little. The songwriting itself is bery good and even the title track at 10 minutes doesn't lose it's appeal. My only problem with this is the singing. It's not that good, but it kinda works. 4/5
OK
Instrumentation was phenomenal, well ahead of its time. Really enjoyed it except for the vocals
Definitely some violent femmes influences. Best songs were marque moon, elevation
one of my faves so far - wish i could give it 4.5
Favorites: Marquee Moon, Prove It, Torn Curtain 46 minutes of some of the best guitar riffs and solos ever recorded. After my first listen, Torn Curtain might be one of my favorite outros to any album ever. Mesmerizing stuff. 9/10
3/5
My rating of this album is an example of my tolerance increasing for musical genres and hitherto unknown bands and musicians as a result of this 1001 Albums App challenge. It's included so many intolerable titles that it's often a relief when the daily music is kind of alright, like Marquee Moon. Probably a bit better than alright. Do i hear echoes of the Rolling Stones? I particularly liked some of the instrumentals. Nearly a 4 but not quite as I'd need to listen to it again but alas, tomorrow is another day, another album.
not bad
Nope. Way way down the list.
Good album, good band but I can't really understand why they are so critically acclaimed.
Me ha sorprendido, suena bastante bien
I wsnt to listen again.
this album knocked my socks off! i love it!
Not sold on the lead singer but this was a decent listen.
Classic album, shame so many people have never heard of it.
Weird but not too weird. I think I liked that 10+ minute song the best.
Maybe this is my favorite album
Not geeat
This is the first album that has a 10 minute song Ive heard that truly earned those minutes. Thus project's biggest pull is without a doubt it's instrumentation. Such creative guitar turns what could be basic into something so interestingly complex. The lyrics, while simple on the service, offer a wide breadth of analysis that leads to a much deeper experience than at first listen. The biggest flaw is definitely the singing, but even this isn't a negative by any means, it's simply not on the level of everything else.
All time record.