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| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Assassing (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 2. Punch And Judy (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 3. Jigsaw (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 4. Emerald Lies (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 5. She Chameleon (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 6. Incubus (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 7. Fugazi (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Cinderella Search (12'' Version) (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 2. Assassing (Alternate Mix) (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 3. Three Boats Down From The Candy (1998 Digital Remaster) |
| 4. Punch And Judy (Demo) |
| 5. She Chameleon (Demo) |
| 6. Emerald Lies (Demo) |
| 7. Incubus (Demo) |
Product Description
Album Description
Digitally remastered and expanded two CD pressing of the sophomore album from '80s Prog-meisters Marillion. Originally released in 1984, Fugazi found the band expanding their Genesis/Prog influences and embracing a harder edge. This album features a dazzling display of expert musicianship, skilled songwriting and brilliant execution, bringing their love of '70s Progressive Rock into the New Wave era with successful results. Disc One contains the entire seven track album while Disc Two features rare b-sides and demos. EMI. 1997
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
D-d-do you realize this world is totally Fugazi?,
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This review is from: Fugazi (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
Fugazi: Military slang meaning "****** up situation", coined in Vietnam.Or: The making of Marillion's second album. After rolling through a couple drummers including Jonathan Mover, Marillion finally settled on Ian Mosely, a British veteran who is still in the band today. They settled in to record the "difficult" second album, which was dubbed Fugazi. It is a challenging listen, probably the most challenging of the original four. As such it tends to fall by the wayside today, despite the inclusion of the excellent single "Assassing". "I am the assassin, with tongue forged in eloquence. I am the assassin, providing your nemesis". It was a pointed statement at ex-drummer Mick Pointer from his former friend, lead vocalist Fish. Lyrically, Fugazi represents the very best of Marillion of any era. In my humble opinion, both "Jigsaw" and the B-side "Cinderella Search" contain lyrics of great depth, beauty, emotion and multiple meanings. I like Fish's use of homonyms, such as "Swam through the nicotine seize". Musically, this is a dense album that takes multiple listens to appreciate. Side one of the original album was catchier, with the two singles ("Punch & Judy" being the second) and the lullaby-like "Jigsaw". Side two was more challenging, with longer heavier songs: "She Chameleon" and "Incubus" are good examples. Incidentally, Fish considered "Incubus" to be his greatest lyrical achievement, once again using homonyms. "I, the mote in your eye." The bonus disc contains the stellar B-side "Cinderella Search", a song that goes through multiple sections before culminating with its powerful ending. "I always use the cue sheets but never the nets, never the nets, nevertheless." Other B-sides include a remix of "Assassing" and the re-recorded version of "Three Boats Down From The Candy". (I prefer the original.) This disc is rounded out by four demos of some of the more challenging songs. The cover art is loaded with brilliance courtesy of Mark Wilkinson. Wilkinson and the band provide enlightening liner notes. You'll want to make sure you read them. Did Mark Kelly really see a ghost? Find out inside. 5 stars!
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4.5 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
music for recollecting past loves/hates,
By john swanberg - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fugazi (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
I first heard this album (yes, album)when it first came out. "Assassing" held my attention; "Punch and Judy" made an immediate purchase necessary. Marillion is a band that can be listened to on two different levels. On one hand, one can superficially listen to a very emotional vocalist spouting dark poetry, backed by a superb back up band with a clean, clean guitar, passionately soloing. On the other hand, if you sit down with the lyrics (sometimes, not entirely accurate), you can find deeper, hidden meaning within lyrics worthy of study at a College level English class.Unlike, "Jester's Tear", which has some high points but which I find to be uneven, "Fugazi" has no low points. Each song is a finely crafted mini-opera. I would personally love to see a director take each song and craft a video for them. The subject matter is a dark view of relationships with women and the hardships they cause. Feminists beware, at this period Fish holds women in very low esteem. The only song not about relationships is the first, which is a slice of 80's upwardly mobile life, where you shove, walk and kill to get ahead. If the subject matter is a little dated, Rothery's guitar makes up for it. In closing, Marillion fans are torn over vocalists, Fish versus Hogarth. Each has his admirers/detractors; this is one of the two finest moments for Fish. The other is "Clutching at Straws" a sobering and revealing look back at life through the bottom of a bottle. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where are the Prophets?,
By Eric E. Weinraub - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fugazi (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
The mid '80s were an interesting time for pop music. Some bands let keyboards drive them (Eurythmics) and some bands let their guitars do the talking (Big Country). During this same period, prog rock experienced something of a revival. And Gabriel era Genesis inspired Marillion led the way. With musicians par excellence (Steve Rothery - guitar, Pete Treavus - bass, Ian Mosely - drums, and Fish - vocals) they really took off, at least in England. In america, the best they could muster was an opening slot for Rush on the Power windows tour.Fugazi is the middle album of a trilogy and represents the first record by the classic lineup with Mosely having replaced Mick Pointer on drums. An album of politics, blaring guitars, and heavy keyboard interludes, this album grabs you by the shirt. Where Script was uneven and Childhood bombastic, this album was much more succinct. That said, Script and Childhood are also musts, but this one is my favorite....The song Incubus is CLASSIC 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A melancholy masterpiece, unique in the band's catalog,
By Old-time Marillion Fan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fugazi (Bonus Cd) (Audio CD)
I was surprised to see only 3 previous customer reviews for this album. I first discovered Marillion when I found the vinyl LP "Script for a Jester's Tear" at my local used record shop, back in my teen years. I'd never heard of them but the album art and themes just grabbed my attention, and needless to say that record is a classic. I think Fugazi must have already been out because I found it shortly thereafter in the same record shop. I was already a fan when "Misplaced Childhood" was released and I was fortunate enough to see the band twice on the U.S. tour for that monumental album. And I saw them again for "Clutching at Straws". I do prefer the Fish era, but I liked some of Steve Hogarth's work with the band too, it just changed a bit too much for my tastes and it departed from what had drawn me to Marillion in the first place. "Fugazi" in many ways is an ending...it has such moody, downbeat material that the next record couldn't possibly have been any darker, and then they delivered the magnificent "Misplaced Childhood". The first two albums mark Phase 1 and the latter two mark Phase 2 of the Fish era. I think "Fugazi" is generally the least-heralded of the Fish-era Marillion albums and this is a shame, because it's fantastic. If you have any interest in Marillion and you are not familiar with this album, check it out. You won't regret it.
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