Marquee Moon is the debut studio album by American rock band Television, released on February 8, 1977, by Elektra Records. In the years leading up to the album, Television had become a prominent act in the New York music scene and generated interest from a number of record labels, eventually signing a record deal with Elektra.

Feb 7, 2024 · "Transcending both hype and generic pigeon-holing, it is arguably one of the finest recordings of all time": the miracle of Television's Marquee Moon

Jan 28, 2023 · So Marquee Moon came from these disparate factors: Verlaine’s jazz fandom, Lloyd’s rock god pedigree, the edgy punk scene and a co-producer who was schooled in some of the greatest rock records...

Feb 8, 2017 · In 1974, an unknown band named Television convinced CBGB owner Hilly Kristal to let them take over the club's typically dead Sunday night, unwittingly kicking off New York’s punk scene. Though...

Feb 6, 2024 · “Marquee Moon” sounds like a combination of art rock and free jazz in the hands of two guitarists in complete control of their powers. The song builds across quiet introspection and blazing...

"Marquee Moon" is a song by American rock band Television, recorded for their 1977 debut album of the same name. It was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist Tom Verlaine. In the United Kingdom, "Marquee Moon" was released as a single on April 1, 1977.

Aug 5, 2023 · What is Television song 'Marquee Moon' about? The opening riffs of ‘Marquee Moon’ by Television remain some of the most recognisable in the history of rock music. The addictively repetitive guitar leads into a ten-minute art punk masterpiece, complete with Tom Verlaine’s lyrical meditations on life’s hardships.

Oct 5, 2021 · Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Marquee Moon by Television. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.

Feb 8, 2023 · With their seminal debut album, Marquee Moon, Television’s vivid sonic textures and Verlaine’s streetwise snarl helped reinvigorate rock’n’roll at the dawn of the post-punk era. Here is the story of how Television’s debut emerged as an immediate classic that still proves hugely inspirational to this day.

Jan 28, 2023 · Marquee Moon is pure music gumbo, a staggering combination of contrasting aesthetics that slashes with punk rock grit, dazzles with jazzy guitar virtuosity, and moves to its own particular muse. It’s smart but tough, technical but accessible.