Clutching At Straws Marillion (2xLP)

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• Clutching at Straws, released in 1987, is Marillions fourth studio album and the final record to feature original vocalist Fish. It is a darker, more introspective work compared to its predecessor Misplaced Childhood, trading sweeping optimism for themes of disillusionment, addiction, and personal struggle. Musically, the album leans into atmospheric progressive rock textures, with Steve Rotherys expressive guitar and Mark Kellys lush keyboards creating a moody backdrop for Fishs theatrical, deeply personal lyrics. Songs like Warm Wet Circles and Sugar Mice balance haunting vulnerability with memorable melodies, while Incommunicado provides a burst of energetic, anthemic rock that became a fan favorite.

  The album is often regarded as one of Marillions most mature and emotionally powerful statements, capturing a band at a cr