A Singles Collection
Marillion · 1992
65 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog
A melodic tapestry of progressive rock, blending emotive lyrics with intricate instrumentation and soaring vocals.
Why this album works
This collection includes several of Marillion's most commercially successful singles, such as 'Kayleigh,' which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. It not only solidified their presence in the progressive rock scene but also showcased their ability to blend complex arrangements with mainstream appeal, influencing a generation of neo-progressive rock bands.
- Best for
- dynamic mix of energy levels catchy melodies for sing-alongs emotive storytelling through singles
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'A Singles Collection' encapsulates Marillion's evolution from their early days, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Misplaced Childhood' in 1985. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their hits while marking a transition in their sound as they moved toward a more accessible style during the early '90s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cover My Eyes (Pain & Heaven) 3:56
- 2 Kayleigh Standout 3:34
- 3 Easter Standout 5:57
- 4 Warm Wet Circles 4:24
- 5 Uninvited Guest 3:44
- 6 Assassing 7:40
- 7 Hooks in You 2:55
- 8 Garden Party 7:11
- 9 No One Can 4:39
- 10 Incommunicado Standout 5:15
- 11 Dry Land 4:42
- 12 Lavender 3:41
- 13 I Will Walk on Water 4:12
- 14 Sympathy 3:27
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