WHERE THE HOKEY POKEY "IS" WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT

Back to 90's with Marion

Posted about 1 year ago
Let's All Go TogetherPretty boy band, Marion originally formed in 1993, in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK. They became synonmous with the Britpop music scene, appearing on the legendary Britpop Now BBC television special. Influenced by local stars like Joy Division, Buzzcocks and The Smiths, they were hailed as possible successors to The Smiths but never achieved the success predicted for them, falling prey to the so-called "Curse of Morrissey" — Morrissey's praise and support for young bands were said to be fatal. Unfortunately, Jaime's well documented drug addiction got in the way of a very promising career and they split up in 1999..I am reliably informed that I saw this band a couple of times but don't remember a single thing about them, although Let's All Go Together is a killer tune...."I stopped dancing" Live @ Phoenix festival 96Filling in the gaps. No.159http://mog.com/Neill/blog_post/29537.(Although http://mog.com/lesh got here first)

Comments (4)

  1. walkingthecow says never heard of them. definitely more than just britpop though as i can hear all those influences listed. more dark than poppy.
    Permalink posted 11/17/2007
  2. indiepixie says brit pop. i haven't either but thanks for the word. will keep an eye on em
    Permalink posted 11/17/2007
  3. Mike the Knife says Deposed successors to The Smiths? Sounds like it. I'm even wringing my hands as I listen. (Just kidding. How soon is later?)
    Permalink posted 11/17/2007
  4. Lady Miss Ian says You pegged my obscure-o-meter, Neil. I can hear the Smithy angst in them, but definitely got the poppy edge, too. The really do sound very 90s.
    Permalink posted 11/17/2007

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