Marillion

Marillion formed in Aylesbury, England in 1979. Their debut album 'Script for a Jester's Tear' came out in 1983, and they found their footing with a sound that leaned into progressive rock's more elaborate arrangements and narrative lyrics. The song 'Sugar Mice' from their 1987 album shows that side of their work, built around piano and a story about a relationship falling apart.

In 1988, lead singer Fish left the band. They brought in Steve Hogarth as their new vocalist, and the album 'Seasons End' arrived the following year. Hogarth's presence shifted their sound somewhat, but they kept working within that progressive framework. The 1994 album 'Brave' was a concept record that got some attention for its darker, more atmospheric tone.

They've maintained a core fanbase over the decades, partly through direct engagement with their audience. A song like 'Somewhere Else' from 2007 has the kind of expansive, moody build that longtime listeners expect. They're one of those bands that never really went away, even as musical trends shifted around them.