FUGAZI

Fugazi was the second album of Marillion following their debut masterpiece. As always, it is an excellent record, often improving on the majority of post-Fish Marillion albums . Fugazi was also the first album of Ian Mosley because the previous drummer of Marillion indicated he would leave (later it would be in Arena).

I really dig this Assassing song and appreciated it for many years. The Punch and Judy song, which I think are about these puppet characters because I do not feel to continue punch and it would not be a nice thing to make even if it is in a song. The seesaw of Emerald Lies, and it Chameleon are very much above the average symphonic prog songs, still kind of similar period 1978-1982 of Genesis in the overall feel. The two final tracks, Incubus and Fugazi, are the best ones on the album, being more complex than the rest.

For the majority, the overall track list seems disjointed when compared with their debut and thus not completely what I would call a chef d'oeuvre. It is nevertheless a strong quality release which is worth the time invested and being added to your collection.