Anorak in the UK cover

Anorak in the UK

Marillion · 2002

121 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog

A sprawling exploration of emotional depth wrapped in complex arrangements and rich, atmospheric instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • rich atmospheric instrumentation exploration
  • patient unfolding of complex arrangements
  • immersive listening for introspective moments
  • captivating storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2002, 'Anorak in the UK' marked Marillion's first studio album since their shift to a more independent approach after leaving major label EMI. This album came during a period when they were redefining their sound and reconnecting with their fan base through direct internet engagement following the success of their crowdfunding model for previous projects.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro 0:50
  • 2 Separated Out 6:25
  • 3 Rich 5:36
  • 4 Man of a Thousand Faces 7:51
  • 5 Quartz 9:26
  • 6 Go! 6:13
  • 7 Map of the World 5:05
  • 8 Out of this World 7:14
  • 9 Afraid of Sunlight 7:09
  • 10 Mad 5:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Between You and Me 6:11
  • 2 The Great Escape 6:10
  • 3 If My Heart Were a Ball It Would Roll Uphill 9:22
  • 4 Waiting to Happen 5:55
  • 5 Answering Machine 2:59
  • 6 King 8:41
  • 7 This Is the 21st Century 10:17
  • 8 When I Meet God 10:08

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