Marseille

The Profile

English hard rock/NWOBHM band from Liverpool, formed in 1975. Debuted with Red, White and Slightly Blue (1978), followed by two more albums before disbanding; reunited in 2010.

Line-up on the debut included singer Paul Dale and guitarists Andy Charters and Neil Buchanan (later known from Art Attack). Early NWOBHM with hard/glam rock influences.

A positive, detail-rich look at Marseille’s debut Red, White and Slightly Blue (1978), tracing its hard/glam rock DNA and early NWOBHM relevance. The review praises tight production, dual guitars, and Paul Dale’s vocals, and highlights Neil Buchanan’s later Art Attack fame. It frames the album as a solid, under-the-radar cornerstone with standout tracks like No Time To Lose, I Felt No Pain, and Lolita.