The Best of Marillion
Marillion · 2003
73 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog
Melodic and atmospheric soundscapes intertwine with emotionally charged lyrics and intricate arrangements.
Why this album works
The album reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating Marillion's enduring popularity. It serves as a critical retrospective, acknowledging their influence on the art rock and neo-progressive scene, while also presenting radio-friendly edits that helped expand their audience during a transitional era in music.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments melodic soundscapes for introspection emotional peaks throughout listening
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'The Best of Marillion' encapsulates the band's evolution from their early 1980s neo-prog roots to their more commercial sound in the '90s. This compilation arrives after a period of lineup changes and showcases the highlights of both Fish's lyrical influence and Steve Hogarth's later contributions, solidifying their legacy in progressive rock.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Garden Party (edited version) 4:36
- 2 Assassing (7″ version) 3:40
- 3 Kayleigh (single edit) 3:38
- 4 Lavender Standout 3:44
- 5 Heart of Lothian 3:38
- 6 Incommunicado 3:58
- 7 Sugar Mice (radio edit) 5:03
- 8 Warm Wet Circles (7″ remix) 4:26
- 9 Hooks in You (7″ version) 2:58
- 10 Easter (7″ edit) 4:32
- 11 Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven) 3:56
- 12 No One Can (album version) 4:44
- 13 Dry Land (7″ edit) 4:05
- 14 Sympathy 3:28
- 15 Alone Again in the Lap of Luxury (radio edit) 4:30
- 16 Beautiful (radio edit) 4:25
- 17 Man of a Thousand Faces 3:37
- 18 Between You and Me (Mark Kelly remix) 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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