A better way of life

Monday 5th December 2005 - The Forum, Kentish Town, London

Marillion with Amy Wadge in Support

The usual mile long queue to get in to see Marillion meant that I only caught the last 15 minutes of Amy's set. However, I liked what I heard.

Marillion, I have been going to Marillion gigs since the Script tour in 1983 (20th March 1983 at the Portsmouth Guildhall) but have to say that the boys were in amazing form this time round. Click for a full set list.

The opener was Accidental Man, one of my personal favourites and a great opener, following this the drum loop announced You're Gone and what followed was an inspired selection of h era classics and should be classics that perfectly demonstrate just what a great live band they are.

In particular, Season's End and Neverland are so powerful and moving that I find I'm moved to tears. King of Sunset Town and Quartz however are great upbeat songs that move the body rather than the soul and every time I hear Drilling Holes I love that song more. I can honestly say that the setlist was just perfect.

Finally, having received my Web Xmas CD just 2 days previously, it was great to hear an amazingly daft Erin Marbles as the show closer.

In conclusion, and to paraphrse two of the Marbles t-shirts Marillion, possibly the best band in the world, because you're worth it.

Best gig I've been to in a long while, possible ever.