Happiness Is the Road
Marillion · 2008
108 min · 21 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog
A reflective journey blending lush soundscapes with introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and discovery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective journeys through soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments of discovery
- thoughtful background for contemplation
- long-form listening for immersion
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 20, 2008, 'Happiness Is the Road' marked Marillion's return to independent music. Following their previous album 'Somewhere Else' in 2007, this release further solidified their evolution in sound and artistic freedom after parting ways with major labels.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dreamy Street 1:57
- 2 This Train Is My Life 4:46
- 3 Essence 6:25
- 4 Wrapped Up in Time 5:01
- 5 Liquidity 2:07
- 6 Nothing Fills the Hole 3:19
- 7 Woke Up 3:35
- 8 Trap the Spark 5:37
- 9 A State of Mind 4:29
- 10 Happiness Is the Road 10:01
- 11 [silence] 1:59
- 12 Half Full Jam 6:47
Disc 2
- 1 Thunder Fly 6:19
- 2 The Man From the Planet Marzipan 7:50
- 3 Asylum Satellite #1 9:27
- 4 Older Than Me 3:07
- 5 Throw Me Out 3:56
- 6 Half the World 5:03
- 7 Whatever Is Wrong With You 4:12
- 8 Especially True 4:32
- 9 Real Tears for Sale 7:34
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