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An Hour Before It's Dark

Marillion · 2022

219 min · 42 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog

A contemplative blend of art rock and progressive melodies, reflecting on personal and societal themes through intricate arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with resolution
  • contemplative afternoon listening sessions
  • patient unfolding of themes
  • wave-like pacing that captivates
  • introspective reflections on society

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 4, 2022, 'An Hour Before It’s Dark' is Marillion's 20th studio album, following their successful 'F.E.A.R.' from 2016. At this stage in their career, the band continued to explore complex lyrical content and musical experimentation, solidifying their legacy in the neo-prog genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 18 Care (IV) Angels on Earth / Murder Machines (12″ remix) 15:03

Disc 2

  • 1 Be Hard on Yourself (I) The Tear in the Big Picture 3:52
  • 2 Be Hard on Yourself (II) Lust for Luxury 2:07
  • 3 Be Hard on Yourself (III) You Can Learn 3:28
  • 4 Reprogram the Gene (I) Invincible 3:31
  • 5 Reprogram the Gene (II) Trouble‐Free Life 2:00
  • 6 Reprogram the Gene (III) A Cure for Us? 1:29
  • 7 Only a Kiss 0:39
  • 8 Murder Machines 4:20
  • 9 The Crow and the Nightingale 6:35
  • 10 Sierra Leone (I) Chance in a Million 1:32
  • 11 Sierra Leone (II) The White Sand 0:53
  • 12 Sierra Leone (III) The Diamond 3:29
  • 13 Sierra Leone (IV) The Blue Warm Air 2:23
  • 14 Sierra Leone (V) More Than Treasure 2:34
  • 15 Care (I) Maintenance Drugs 4:37
  • 16 Care (II) An Hour Before It’s Dark 2:27
  • 17 Care (III) Every Cell 3:18
  • 18 Care (IV) Angels on Earth 4:56
  • 19 Be Hard on Yourself (I) The Tear in the Big Picture (5.1 mix) 3:52
  • 20 Be Hard on Yourself (II) Lust for Luxury (5.1 mix) 2:07
  • 21 Be Hard on Yourself (III) You Can Learn (5.1 mix) 3:29
  • 22 Reprogram the Gene (I) Invincible (5.1 mix) 3:32
  • 23 Reprogram the Gene (II) Trouble‐Free Life (5.1 mix) 2:01
  • 24 Reprogram the Gene (III) A Cure for Us? (5.1 mix) 1:29
  • 25 Only a Kiss (5.1 mix) 0:39
  • 26 Murder Machines (5.1 mix) 4:21
  • 27 The Crow and the Nightingale (5.1 mix) 6:35
  • 28 Sierra Leone (I) Chance in a Million (5.1 mix) 1:33
  • 29 Sierra Leone (II) The White Sand (5.1 mix) 0:53
  • 30 Sierra Leone (III) The Diamond (5.1 mix) 3:30
  • 31 Sierra Leone (IV) The Blue Warm Air (5.1 mix) 2:24
  • 32 Sierra Leone (V) More Than Treasure (5.1 mix) 2:35
  • 33 Care (I) Maintenance Drugs (5.1 mix) 4:37
  • 34 Care (II) An Hour Before It’s Dark (5.1 mix) 2:28
  • 35 Care (III) Every Cell (5.1 mix) 3:19
  • 36 Care (IV) Angels on Earth (5.1 mix) 4:56
  • 37 Murder Machines Promo Film 4:55
  • 38 Murder Machines Promo Film (5.1 mix)
  • 39 Murder Machines (12″ remix) 6:26
  • 40 Murder Machines (12″ remix) (5.1 mix)
  • 41 ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’ Making of Documentary Film 1:24:57

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