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Reviews

Bob Struthers on 'Kettle of Fish':

"With the recently unearthed Marillion version ringing in our ears, this track is now especially interesting. Looking back with the benefit of hindsight, it could be said that this was the single that killed off Fish's chances of a major solo career, as its overt Celtic themes and influences simply did not cross over to the whole of Britain. Taken solely as a song rather than a statement, Internal Exile stands up rather well to a rigorous assessment. While it's a little too Bagpipes, Neep & Haggis for my tastes, this does not necessarily detract from the nice combination of vocal and instrumentation & its position in the live set testifies to its good character."

And Andy Sanderson on the video:

"The song is appallingly cheerful and sounds like Fish and Tony banks threw it together (a shame as there as song lyrics that could have been much stronger given a bit more chance) and the video is even worse. Fields, bicycles, amusing hats, and numerous "comedy moments" make me want to kill someone every time I see this. Preferably whoever made it. It is worth watching once, as an example of how not to make videos, but thereafter should be destroyed."

Dave Owen on 'Hope for the Future:

"Marillion remains the least cool band in Britain; the only previous Marillion covers I have ever heard were my own band's 1988 mugging of Kayleigh and a truly surreal shopping mall musak gallop through Incommunicado which once identified left me gasping at the sheer incongruity."

Bob Struthers on 'Mother Tongue':

"Readers examining the novel for clues as to the origins of Helmer's lyrical contributions are likely to be disappointed: there is none of the weighty issue bending of 'Season's End', or the inspired lunacy and sorrow of his 'Afraid of Sunlight' efforts, although there is more than a hint of the dark, obsessional tone that characterises A Collection, or seems prevalent in the forthcoming Interior Lulu, and perhaps a touch of the cathartic finality of Made Again."

Ed Elloway on Fish's BBC Sessions:

"The London show would appear to be complete, although both shows have had some introductions edited out for reasons of timing. It's a shame they couldn't be restored, as Fish's introductions are an integral part of any Fish gig, as those who have ever attended any will testify. Fish's language could also have been a problem, although he usually tries to control his swearing when being recorded for radio! He does slip up a couple of times here, but only one such occasion was actually censored!"

and Rich Harding on 'Unplugged at the Walls':

"Unfortunately, there follows the most annoying part of the CD, where H asks the audience where they're from. I know why it's on here but it's so terrible it should have been cut. Top tips - if you ever meet me and you're from Bishop's Castle, don't tell me!"