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4.5
Yaks
Mark Kelly's Marathon
Marathon
305
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UK
Debut album by Marillion's keyboardist Mark Kelly's side project band, Marathon. A pleasant offering indeed, particularly with the vocal work of Oliver Smith (Peter Gabriel meets John Mitchell meets Mark Trueack). Mark admitted when he was looking for a singer, he specifically wanted someone with the "sound" of Peter Gabriel. He definitely found that in Oliver, and it works brilliantly!
At only 43 minutes, I wish it were a bit longer, but Mark wanted something specifically to end up on vinyl.
Solid debut not to be missed. Will satisfy Marillion fans and new fans alike. 4.5 Yaks.
Released:
Run Time:
Nov 27, 2020
43 min
Highlights:
Amelia (II & III) • Twenty Fifty One (I, II, III, & IV)
Reviewer:
The Prog Yak
