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Fugazi is the second studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 1984. Recorded with vocalist Fish (Derek Dick), the album continued the theatrical, progressive rock style established on their debut Script for a Jester's Tear. The title is slang for 'fake' or 'phoney' and was also the name of a track addressing interpersonal and political disillusionment. The album reached the top five on the UK Albums Chart and included singles such as 'Punch and Judy.'
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What band recorded the 1984 album Fugazi?
The album 'Fugazi' is the second studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion. It was released in 1984 and cemented the band's status in the 80s prog-rock revival.
Who is the lead singer on Marillion's Fugazi?
The album features the theatrical lead vocals of Fish, whose real name is Derek Dick. His lyrics and charismatic singing style defined Marillion's early sound before his eventual departure from the band in the late 1980s.
What does the album title Fugazi mean?
The album's title is military slang that originated during the Vietnam War, essentially meaning something that is completely broken or a disaster. The band adapted the term to fit the dark, anxious themes present throughout the progressive rock record.
What is the musical style of Marillion's Fugazi?
Fugazi continues the highly theatrical, neo-progressive rock style established on the band's debut album, 'Script for a Jester's Tear.' It relies heavily on complex synthesizer solos, intricate bass lines, and lengthy, dramatic song structures.
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