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On This Day: June 22, 1987 – Marillion Releases Clutching at Straws

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On This Day: June 22, 1987 – Marillion Releases Clutching at Straws.

On this day June 22, 1987, British progressive rock band Marillion released their fourth studio album Clutching at Straws. The album told the story of Torch, a struggling musician wrestling with addiction and self doubt, woven together through emotional lyrics and complex arrangements. It featured standout tracks like Incommunicado, Sugar Mice, and Warm Wet Circles.

Clutching at Straws reached number 2 on the Billboard charts and also peaked at number 2 in the UK. The album was praised for...
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