The 80s were a strange decade for prog. Having bestrode much of the 70s like the musical colossus it was, punk and new wave changed the public’s appetite, and there is a feeling that the big players of the previous decade suffered unduly, while the Marillion-led charge of the new guard had petered out by the middle of the decade. The latter is largely true in terms of commercial success, Marillion aside – they were hitting the No.1 spot at the time – but by the end of the decade the likes of Genesis, Yes and Pink Floyd were all enjoying more success than ever.