乐评：Marillion《Misplaced Childhood》
乐评：Marillion《Misplaced Childhood》
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'Misplaced Childhood' is the third studio album of Marillion and was released in 1985. With its lush production and mix, this album became the greatest commercial triumph of the band, especially in Europe where the group raised the peak of their fame and became known as one of the most famous progressive rock bands in the world. It was also their most commercially successful album, reaching the first position in the U.K. charts and spending a total of forty one weeks on the chart, the longest chart residency that a Marillion's album ever got. It was also a very successful album in U.S.A. The band even made a tour with Rush as a support act. In short, this was really a truly successful album, really.
《Misplaced Childhood》是Marillion 的第三张录音室专辑，发布于1985年。由于其豪华的制作与丰富的混合，这张专辑成了乐队最伟大的商业胜利，尤其是在欧洲，这支乐队提升了他们的知名度，并成为世界上最著名的前卫摇滚乐队之一。这也是他们最成功的商业专辑，达到英国排行榜的第一位，并且在榜单上呆了总共四十一周，这是Marillion的专辑有史以来最长的霸榜时间。它在美国也是一张很成功的专辑，乐队甚至作为支援乐队一起和Rush巡演。总之，这是一张真正成功的专辑。
The album featured also the most successful single of the group, 'Kayleigh', which reached the second position in the list of the most commonly listen in U.K. and was a worldwide success too. The name of the song was conceived by Fish slightly disguising the name of an old girlfriend of him, Kay Lee, on which the song was inspired. 'Lavender' was another song that was also released as a single and it was also a great commercial success. It reached the fifth position on the chart. Much of the song titles contain autobiographical references. For example, 'Kayleigh', as I said before, and 'Heart Of Lothian', an explicit reference to a traditional region of Scotland, in Edinburgh, where Fish was born.
这张专辑还收录了乐队最成功的单曲“Kayleigh”，它在英国最常听的歌曲名单中排名第二，在世界范围内也取得了成功。这首歌的名字是Fish构思的，他稍微修改了他的一个老女友Kay Lee的名字而成，她也是这首歌的灵感来源。 'Lavender' 是另一首作为单曲发行的歌曲，它也取得了巨大的商业成功。它到达了排行榜的第五位。许多歌曲标题包含自传意味。例如'Kayleigh'，就像我之前说过的，以及'Heart Of Lothian'，这是对苏格兰传统地区的明确提及，它在爱丁堡，是Fish出生的地方。
'Misplaced Childhood' is a conceptual album, the first conceptual album released by the group, consisting of a continuous piece of music. Armed with a handful of lyrics born out of a self confessed acid trip, during 10 hours after consuming LSD, Fish came up with this very well elaborated concept for the album. The story of the album is essentially about lost loves, sudden success, acceptance, lost childhood and it has surprisingly an upbeat ending.
《Misplaced Childhood》是一张概念专辑，是乐队发行的第一张概念专辑，由连续的音乐组成。在服用LSD后10小时，Fish 为这张专辑提出了这个精心设计的概念——拥有一些歌词的自我忏悔的酸性之旅。这张专辑的故事本质上是关于失去的爱情，突然的成功，接受，失去的童年，它有一个令人惊讶的乐观的结局。
The line up on the album is Derek Dick 'Fish' (vocals), Steve Rothery (guitars), Mark Kelly (keyboards), Pete Trewavas (bass) and Ian Mosley (drums).
专辑的制作人员是Derek Dick 'Fish' (主唱), Steve Rothery (吉他), Mark Kelly (键盘), Pete Trewavas (贝司) 和 Ian Mosley (鼓)。
'Misplaced Childhood' has ten tracks. Because this is a conceptual album, the music moves and flows continuously. The music is very fragmented. Most songs consist of short themes tied together in a remarkable way. The lyrics are even more fragmented and because of the personal nature they're pretty difficult to interpret.
《Misplaced Childhood》有十首歌。因为这是一张概念专辑，音乐不断地流动。音乐非常碎片化。大多数歌曲都具有简短的主题，并以一种非凡的的方式集合在一起。歌词更加碎片化，因为它们的私人属性，它们是相当难以理解。
'Pseudo Silk Kimono' is a short introduction to the album. Mellow synthesiser tones, a warm bass and a guitar hinting in the back, that's all that accompanies Fish's soft whispering voice. As the synth tones of 'Pseudo Silk Kimono' fades, the guitar intro to 'Kayleigh' starts. The lyrics for the song were considered too much personal by the band. This is a classic prog ballad, a sad invocation for regret and self blame.
'Pseudo Silk Kimono'是这张专辑的简短介绍。圆润的合成器音调，温暖的低音和背后潜藏的吉他。作为伴奏的是Fish轻柔低语的声音。当'Pseudo Silk Kimono'的合成声调消失时，吉他进入，'Kayleigh'开始了。乐队认为这首歌的歌词太个人化了。这是一首经典的前卫民谣，是对悔恨和自责的哀伤祷告。
A piano segue connects 'Kayleigh' and 'Lavender'. This is one of the most original songs in prog rock history combining a traditional English nursery rhyme with classic rock components. It's magically transformed into a touching love song where the sentiment of beauty is masterfully captured.
钢琴弹奏曲连接“Kayleigh”和“Lavender”。这是前卫摇滚历史上最具独创性的歌曲之一，将传统的英式童谣与经典的摇滚元素结合起来。它神奇地变成一首动人的情歌，其中美的感情被巧妙地捕捉。
'Bitter Suite' is one of the lengthiest and more complex songs on the album. This very fragmented song starts with a very ambiguous little poem. It's brooding and dramatic, with multiple sections and with a very beautiful piano ending.
“Bitter Suite”是专辑中最冗长、最复杂的歌曲之一。这首支离破碎的歌以一首含糊不清的小诗开头。它是深沉和戏剧性的，有多个部分片段和一个非常漂亮的钢琴结尾。
'Heart Of Lothian' was the last song chosen to be released as a single. It's a pretty straightforward rock song. The lyrics are about Fish's nationalism, proud to be a Scots. It's catchy and irresistible. It has cohesive keyboards and drums, catchy guitar riffs, strong bass lines and Fish's dramatic voice.
'Heart Of Lothian'是最后一首被选为单曲的歌曲。这是一首很简单直率的摇滚歌曲。歌词是关于Fish的民族主义，为自己是苏格兰人而自豪。它既朗朗上口又吸引人。它有凝聚力的键盘和鼓，吸引人的吉他riff，强大的低音线和Fish的戏剧性的声音。
'Waterhole (Expresso Bongo)' is very aggressive, lyrically and musically. It starts with menacing keyboard tones before drums kick in and a high paced rock song full of percussion.
'Waterhole (Expresso Bongo)'具有很强的侵略性、抒情性和音乐性。它以鼓敲击之前的充满威胁的键盘音调开始，是一首充满打击乐的快节奏摇滚乐。
'Lords Of The Backstage' is another high paced rock song. This song deals about the poor combination of love and life on the road. The music quietens again for the epic on the album, 'Blind Curve'. It's again a very fragmented song like 'Bitter Suite'. Rothery takes over with one of the most beautiful guitar solos.
'Lords Of The Backstage'是另一首快节奏的摇滚歌曲。这首歌讲述的是人生中爱情和生活的糟糕结合。专辑中的音乐因为史诗'Blind Curve'而再次安静下来，这又是一首非常支离破碎的歌曲，像'Bitter Suite'。Rothery接管了最漂亮的吉他独奏之一。
'Childhood's End' is a sweet song. Trewavas playing is superb, keyboards also make an important part for the song and the strumming playing of Rothery's guitar would become his trademark for years. 'White Feather' is a great song to close the album, very energetic and dynamic.
'Childhood's End'是一首甜美的歌。Trewavas弹得很好，键盘也是这首歌的重要组成部分。Rothery的吉他弹奏将成为他多年来的个人商标。'White Feather'是一首伟大的歌曲去结束这张专辑，非常充满能量和活力。
Conclusion: Besides be their most commercially successful album, 'Misplaced Childhood' is, for me and without any doubt, their best studio album until today, and is also, in my humble opinion, one of the best studio albums ever made in the progressive rock music. Even the former drummer of Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy commented that this was the best Marillion's album of all time. With 'Misplaced Childhood', Marillion proved they weren't a clone of Genesis and with it they reached the status of be considered one of the best progressive rock bands ever. 'Misplaced Childhood', put Marillion on the same quality level of Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Van Der Graaf Generator, Camel, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Rush and Dream Theater. It put them as one of the greatest and most influential prog bands of ever too. If you don't know the band yet and want to buy a Marillion's albums, this is the best.
结论：《Misplaced Childhood》除了是他们商业上最成功的专辑，对我来说无疑是他们至今为止最好的录音室专辑，在我看来，也是前卫摇滚音乐史上最好的录音室专辑之一。就连前Dream Theater的鼓手Mike Portnoy 也评论说，这是有史以来最好的Marillion 专辑。有了《Misplaced Childhood》，Marillion证明了他们不是Genesis的克隆，并且随着它的发布，他们达到了被认为是有史以来最好的前卫摇滚乐队之一的地位。《Misplaced Childhood》将Marillion 的音乐放置在和Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Van Der Graaf Generator, Camel, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Rush 以及Dream Theater同等的质量水平上。他们也被认为是有史以来最伟大和最有影响力的前摇乐队之一。如果你还不知道这个乐队，但想买一张Marillion的专辑，它是最好的。（熊猫哥哥注：实名反对，Script For A Jester's Tear是最好的！）
