Marillion - Clutching At Straws album flac
Performer: MarillionTitle: Clutching At Straws
Style: Symphonic Rock
Released: 1987
Country: Europe
MP3 album: 1381 mb
FLAC album: 1796 mb
Rating: 4.7
Other formats: MIDI FLAC AA AAC MOD TTA ADX
Genre: Rock
Clutching at Straws is the fourth studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 1987. It was the last album with lead singer Fish, who left the band in 1988, and is a concept album.
Extras: Clutching At Straws (Original 1987 Album Mix). Plus: 1999 Remaster Bonus Tracks: Incommunicado (Alternative Version) Tux On Going Under (Extended Version). Fish, Voice - Steve Rothery, Guitars - Pete Trewavas, Bass & Vocals - Mark Kelly, Keyboards - Ian Mosley, Drums, Percussion. Clutching At Straws (2LP) Rhino/Parlophone 2019.
Clutching At Straws - Marillion. Открывайте новую музыку каждый день. Лента с персональными рекомендациями и музыкальными новинками, радио, подборки на любой вкус, удобное управление своей коллекцией. Миллионы композиций бесплатно и в хорошем качестве. La gazza ladra (Intro)Live at the Edinburgh Playhouse 1987; 2018 Michael Hunter Mix. - Marillion, G. Rossini.
Disc 1: Clutching At Straws album originally released in 1987. Disc 2: Alternate versions and previously unreleased tracks. Enhanced CD including Quicktime
The title Clutching at Straws refers to the desperation of his situation, and is one of several straw-related proverbs used as double entendre for thematic continuity throughout the album (other examples include the short straw, straw men and the last straw ). Musically, Clutching at Straws is more atmospheric and gloomy than Marillion’s previous albums. Clutching at Straws Q&A.
Marillion's 4th Studio Album, Clutching at Straws is a single album & was released in June 1987. This album was remastered in 1999.
Written and conceived during a period of inner-band turmoil, Clutching at Straws would prove to be Fish's swan song, and perhaps Marillion's most unheralded masterpiece. Teaming up once again with producer Chris Kimsey, Clutching at Straws showcases some of the band's most satisfying compositions, including the magnificent "Warm Wet Circles" and "That Time of the Night (The Short Straw).
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Hotel Hobbies | 3:37 |
| A2 | Warm Wet CirclesBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
4:23 |
| A3 | That Time Of The Night (The Short Straw) | 5:56 |
| A4 | Just For The Record | 3:08 |
| A5 | White Russian | 6:26 |
| B1 | IncommunicadoBacking Vocals – Chris Kimsey |
5:14 |
| B2 | Torch SongVoice [Dr. Finlay] – John Cavanagh |
4:05 |
| B3 | Slàinte Mhath | 4:40 |
| B4 | Sugar Mice | 5:44 |
| B5 | The Last Straw: Happy EndingBacking Vocals – Tessa Niles |
5:48 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – EMI-Valentim De Carvalho, Música Lda.
- Distributed By – EMI-Valentim De Carvalho, Música Lda.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Published By – Marillion
- Published By – Charisma Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
- Printed By – Costa & Valério
- Recorded At – Westside Studios
- Mixed At – Advision Studios
Credits
- Arranged By, Music By – Marillion
- Bass – Pete Trewavas
- Drums, Percussion – Ian Mosley
- Guitar – Steve Rothery
- Illustration, Design – Mark Wilkinson
- Keyboards – Mark Kelly
- Liner Notes [Excerpt From "The Praise Of Folly, 1509] – Erasmus*
- Lyrics By – Derek William Dick, Fish
- Management – John Arnison
- Mixed By – David Jacob
- Mixed By [Assistant] – Avril Macintosh*
- Photography By – Janus Van Helfteren
- Producer – Chris Kimsey
- Recorded By – Nick Davis
- Recorded By [Assistant] – Richard Sullivan
- Vocals, Artwork [Sleeve Concept] – Fish
Notes
Recorded at Westside Studios, London.Mixed at Advision Studios, London.
This album is dedicated to Tony Stratton Smith
℗ 1987 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 1987 EMI Records Ltd.
Published by Marillion/Charisma Music Publ. Co. Ltd.
Manufactured and distributed in Portugal by EMI-Valentim De Carvalho, Música Lda.
Made In Portugal
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 099924 078511
- Matrix / Runout (Labels): 2407851
- Barcode (A-Side Runouts): 2407851.A 11.6.87 EMI/ESP. MARILLION
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runouts): 2407851.B1 11.6.87 EMI/ESP. MARILLION
- Rights Society: SPA
- Other (Category (Cover Sticker)): 77984
- Other (Price Code): Q
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI, EMI, EMI | 1C 064 2407851, 1C 064-24 0785 1, 24 0785 1 | Europe | 1987 |
| 64 2407851 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 64 2407851 | Italy | 1987 |
| 066 24 0785 1 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (LP, Album) | EMI | 066 24 0785 1 | Spain | 1987 |
| 527117 2 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (CD, Album, RE, RM) | EMI | 527117 2 | Brazil | 2001 |
| 0190295605179 | Marillion | Clutching At Straws (2xLP, Album, RM + 3xLP + Box, Dlx, Ltd) | Parlophone | 0190295605179 | Europe | 2018 |









