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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with resolution contemplative afternoon listening sessions patient unfolding of themes
- 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.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, neo-prog
An Hour Before It's Dark is an album by Marillion, released in 2022. A contemplative blend of art rock and progressive melodies, reflecting on personal and societal themes through intricate arrangements. 'An Hour Before It’s Dark' received widespread acclaim for its thematic depth and musicality, charting in multiple countries and reinforcing Marillion's relevance in modern progressive rock. The album's introspective lyrics resonate with contemporary audiences, addressing issues like mental health and societal challenges. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does An Hour Before It's Dark sound like?
A contemplative blend of art rock and progressive melodies, reflecting on personal and societal themes through intricate arrangements. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes An Hour Before It's Dark by Marillion notable?
'An Hour Before It’s Dark' received widespread acclaim for its thematic depth and musicality, charting in multiple countries and reinforcing Marillion's relevance in modern progressive rock. The album's introspective lyrics resonate with contemporary audiences, addressing issues like mental health and societal challenges. 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.
Who is An Hour Before It's Dark for?
An Hour Before It's Dark works well if you're into dynamic exploration with resolution, contemplative afternoon listening sessions and patient unfolding of themes.
How many songs are on An Hour Before It's Dark?
An Hour Before It's Dark has 42 tracks, running approximately 219 minutes.
Tracklist
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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 Standout 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 Standout 4:20
- 9 The Crow and the Nightingale Standout 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
Release Date
March 4, 2022
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
219 min 59 sec
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