WOW!, #44. What happened, did they change the singer?
WOW!, #44. What happened, did they change the singer?
It was a nightmare. They basically had to play in front of the stage curtains on a narrow strip of stage at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Most of the Marillion fans had no interest in Hammill, & weren't respectful enough not to talk/shout over him.
Still, PH & Fury played an electrifying set of around 6 or 7 songs...& came back, just months later, with Brain & Mozart, to deliver a glorious set at the Queen's Hall (part of which found its way on to the Margin).
I saw PH supporting Marillion at the Glasgow Pavilion, which is a really odd choice for a rock gig - it was more used to showing variety acts and Christmas pantomime. It was directly across the street from the late lamented Apollo. IIRC, Peter was on his own; don't remember a second guitarist.
Unfortunately, the new mid-week album chart in the UK shows no sign of the album, so it only lasted 1 week.
Better than nothing, i suppose.
Ah well, I guess this isn't Hamill's year to be invited onto Strictly Come Dancing.
But he might get a gig co-writing for One Republic.
"Do Not Disturb" can in my opinion compete with some of their best stuff from the 70s. My favourite track is "(Oh No, I Must Have Said) Yes". Great album, and if it is indeed their swan song then it is a great way to go.
Just listened to "Do Not Disturb" completely, uninterrupted, and on a good system.... "Bloody Brilliant!!!"
Best thing they've done since the 70's! IMHO
"Angels die, redemption rages
The age of man on an empty page
And chances are
This will save your soul or break it forever "
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