Script for a Jester's Tear [2020 Stereo Remix]

by Marillion

Overview

At the time, Marillion's remarkable, full-fledged 1983 debut Script for a Jester's Tear was considered an odd bird: replete with Peter Gabriel face paint and lengthy, technical compositions, Marillion ushered in a new generation of prog rock that bound them forever to the heroics of early day Genesis. Intricate, complex, and theatrical almost to a fault, Script for a Jester's Tear remains the band's best and sets the bar for their later work. Filled with extraordinary songs that remained staples in the band's live gigs, the album begins with the poignant title track, on which Fish leads his band of merry men on a brokenhearted tour de force that culminates with the singer decrying that "â?¦the game is over." "He Knows You Know,," a song sprinkled with drug paranoia and guilt; as the song veers to its chorus, Fish announces, "Fast feed, crystal fever, swarming through a fractured mind." If "The Web" hints at a grain of commercialism, "Garden Party" is a joyous anthem that showcases Marillion at the peak of its powers. Bogged down by some hilariously over-the-top British poetry, "Chelsea Monday" may be one of the album's lesser moments (if there are any), but the magical "Forgotten Sons" concludes the opus magnificently. Luckily for Marillion fans, EMI released a remastered version of Script with two different versions of "Market Square Heroes," "Three Boats Down from the Candy," "Grendel," "Chelsea Monday," the demo of "He Knows You Know," and an alternate track titled "Charting the Single." A vital piece for any Marillion head and an essential work for any self-respecting first- or second-generation prog rock fan. ~ John Franck

Product Details

Release Date:	07/30/2021
Label:	Parlophone / Rhino
UPC:	0190295301989

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marillion   Primary Artist,Vocals
Derek Dick   Vocals
Mark Kelly   Mini Moog,Harpsichord,Piano (Grand),Keyboards
Pete Trewavas   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Mick Pointer   Tama,Drums,Cymbals,Percussion
Ian Mosley   Drums
Fish   Vocals
Steve Rothery   Guitar

Technical Credits

Fish   Lyricist,Composer
Derek Dick   Arranger,Composer
Mark Freegard   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Peter Mew   Engineer,Mixing Engineer,Mastering Engineer,Digital Remastering
Nigel Reeve   Project Coordinator
David Bowie   Composer
Danny Dawson   Engineer,Producer,Audio Engineer
David Hitchcock   Producer
Mark Kelly   Liner Notes,Mastering Engineer,Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Digital Remastering
Tim Sidwell   Editing,Producer,Direction
Avril Mackintosh   Remixing,Remix Engineer
Jeremy Mason   Photography Director
David Barras   Interviewer
Pete Trewavas   Arranger,Composer,Liner Notes
Carl Glover   Repackaging Design
Diz Minnett   Composer
Michael Pointer   Composer
Diz Minnitt   Composer
Mick Pointer   Composer,Liner Notes
Lucy Jordache   Project Coordinator
Simon Francis   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Mike Martin   Assistant Engineer
Brian Jelliman   Composer
Simon Hanhart   Audio Engineer,Mixing Engineer,Mixing,Engineer,Recording
Mark Wilkinson   Liner Notes,Repackaging Design
Ian Mosley   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Steve Rothery   Arranger,Composer,Photography
Andy Bradfield   Remixing,Remix Engineer
Marillion   Composer,Producer
Pete Townshend   Composer
Scott Mackay   Interviewer
Nick Tauber   Producer,Audio Engineer
Derek William Dick   Composer