Before I received a request for this one a couple of weeks ago, my awareness of
Marginal Man began and ended with their 1984 Dischord Records debut,
Identity, wherein the band made a solid case for their hardcore punk bona fides, a la 7 Seconds and Government Issue. Even back then they suggested further development was on the horizon, and by the time they got around to their third album (this one) they may as well have changed their moniker along with their rebooted ethos. There's not a shred of the early, proto-emo dabblings from their days of yore to be had on
Marginal Man, rather this crew completely traded that inspired guise in for gritty, punk 'n roll vaguely recalling the Lime Spiders, early Snatches of Pink, and likely some more obvious comparisons that I'm blanking on at the moment. Sounded like these guys were making a play for the radio as well. I certainly appreciate the snarl factor here, and it's a satisfying listen, just quite a 180. Would be fascinated to learn what led to Marginal Man's drastic transition, because I'm sure there's a story there.
01. Time
02. What Did He Say
03. Metal Madness
04. Gentry
05. Under a Shadow
06. Home
07. I Had a Feeling
08. Mind on Hold
09. Spirits
10. Sea of Sorrow
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MM singer Steven lives in my hometown of Green Bay, WI. I'll see if I can get him to answer your question.
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