Brave
Marillion · 1994
71 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog
A haunting exploration of trauma and resilience, blending atmospheric soundscapes with incisive lyrical storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied peaks
- haunting exploration of resilience
- emotional depth in storytelling
- immersive waves of soundscapes
- thoughtful reflection during listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 7, 1994, 'Brave' was Marillion's fourth studio album and marked a significant shift in their sound following the departure of lead singer Fish. The band, now fronted by Steve Hogarth, sought to redefine their identity in the progressive rock scene, moving towards more introspective and narrative-driven compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bridge 2:55
- 2 Living With the Big Lie 6:46
- 3 Runaway 4:40
- 4 Goodbye to All That: (i) Wave / (ii) Mad / (iii) The Opium Den / (iv) The Slide / (v) Standing in the Swing 12:26
- 5 Hard As Love 6:41
- 6 The Hollow Man 4:08
- 7 Alone Again in the Lap of Luxury: (i) Now Wash Your Hands 8:13
- 8 Paper Lies 5:47
- 9 Brave 7:56
- 10 The Great Escape: (i) The Last of You / (ii) Fallin’ From the Moon 6:30
- 11 Made Again 5:02
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