Sounds That Can't Be Made cover

Sounds That Can't Be Made

Marillion · 2012

107 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog

Progressive rock textures weave through poignant storytelling, blending intricate musicianship with lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • cathartic moments of reflection
  • immersive storytelling through sound
  • for thoughtful evenings
  • wave-like transitions and textures

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Sounds That Can't Be Made' marked Marillion's 17th studio album and showcased their evolution as a band. Following the departure from major labels in the late '90s, they had successfully embraced a crowdfunding model for their music, reflecting a significant shift in their career approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Genesis· Yes· Porcupine Tree

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Gaza 17:30
  • 2 Sounds That Can’t Be Made 7:16
  • 3 Pour My Love 6:02
  • 4 Power 6:06
  • 5 Montréal 14:04
  • 6 Invisible Ink 5:47
  • 7 Lucky Man 6:58
  • 8 The Sky Above the Rain 10:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Wrapped Up in Time (radio session) 4:00
  • 2 Power (radio session) 5:36
  • 3 Pour My Love (radio session) 5:28
  • 4 Lucky Man (demo arrangement) 4:12
  • 5 Sounds That Can't Be Made (live in Holland) 7:52
  • 6 Invisible Ink (live in Holland) 6:06

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata