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I recently purchased this album, and based on the reviews, I was expecting a Genesis rip-off band, but fortunately, I was pleasently suprised to hear a delightfull sounding band with only strong influences from Genesis. The only complaint I have about this album is that the singer Fish attempts to sound like Peter Gabriel at times. However, I can hear a great deal of individual talent, and it is not all just a sound alike. The rest of the band sounds absolutely nothing like Genesis, and is extremely pleasent to listen to. Mark Kelley, the keyboardist, is quite talented. I can not say anything about Marillion's other albums, because i do not own them as of yet, but I must say, I certinly plan to purchase more of their work in the future. I recommend that any fans of early Genesis listen to Marillion.

Over-all, I rate this album 8/10. Its certinly no masterpeice, but it still rather enjoyable to listen to.