Marquee Moon
by Television

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One of the interesting things about this album is that it is punk while bearing many opposite qualities from what you traditionally associate with punk. Punk is thought of as short songs, aggressive, political, rudimentary, whereas Marquee Moon has a song approaching 11 minutes, is often laid-back, totally apolitical, and very technically proficient. Fantastic guitar counter-melodies sprinkled throughout, I just love it. (Edited)

This album has been called many things by many people. From punk to garage, from art rock to post-punk. Like every great masterpiece it always defies categorization, and like anyone who's ever heard it will tell you, there is nothing else quite like it. It's that kind of rare album that, when you think you've heard everything there is to hear, comes along to punch you in the face and remind you great music is still out there. (Edited)

A great surprise that I found out about thanks to BEA. Now that I've heard this I'm convinced that the Strokes are just a rip off band because Television was doing the same thing 25 years before. (Edited)

Civilization was invented over 5000 years ago, so that one day, this album, with these songs would be made. Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd invented 80s and 90s alternative rock with their soulful sentimental playing, more technical then punk but not pretentious or egotistical of metal or hard rock, they weave layers of mystery in just the simple chords they play. Backed by an equally talented rhythm section of Ficca and Smith they were the perfect unit that gelled jazz improvisation with rocks energy. A true original. (Edited)

When I came across Marquee Moon a few years ago I didn't have much respect for punk rock. The Sex Pistols were obnoxious, the Clash were immature, and the Ramones were boring. But Television brought an incredible artistic intelligence to punk rock. The smart arrangements of each song were incredibally original, complex and creative. I was immediately drawn to it's raw punk sound, and at the same time impressed by the quality and talent of the musicians. (Edited)