This Strange Engine
Marillion · 1997
73 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog
A sprawling suite of emotive melodies and intricate arrangements that reflect personal and universal themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build to emotional climax reflective moments of introspection long-form immersive listening experience
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'This Strange Engine' was Marillion's first studio album after a significant lineup change, marking a transition towards a more mature sound. It followed the band's previous album, 'Brave,' which had solidified their status in the progressive rock scene. The band was navigating the increasing influence of digital production while maintaining their signature storytelling style.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, neo-prog
This Strange Engine is an album by Marillion, released in 1997. A sprawling suite of emotive melodies and intricate arrangements that reflect personal and universal themes. 'This Strange Engine' received critical acclaim for its ambitious compositions and lyrical depth, reaching number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. It has been praised for its exploration of existential themes and showcases the band's continued evolution, influencing the neo-progressive rock movement that emerged in the late '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Strange Engine sound like?
A sprawling suite of emotive melodies and intricate arrangements that reflect personal and universal themes. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes This Strange Engine by Marillion notable?
'This Strange Engine' received critical acclaim for its ambitious compositions and lyrical depth, reaching number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. It has been praised for its exploration of existential themes and showcases the band's continued evolution, influencing the neo-progressive rock movement that emerged in the late '90s. Released in 1997, 'This Strange Engine' was Marillion's first studio album after a significant lineup change, marking a transition towards a more mature sound. It followed the band's previous album, 'Brave,' which had solidified their status in the progressive rock scene. The band was navigating the increasing influence of digital production while maintaining their signature storytelling style.
Who is This Strange Engine for?
This Strange Engine works well if you're into gradual build to emotional climax, reflective moments of introspection and long-form immersive listening experience.
How many songs are on This Strange Engine?
This Strange Engine has 10 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man of a Thousand Faces 7:31
- 2 One Fine Day Standout 5:26
- 3 80 Days 4:55
- 4 Estonia Standout 7:54
- 5 Memory of Water 3:01
- 6 An Accidental Man 6:03
- 7 Hope for the Future 5:10
- 8 This Strange Engine Standout 15:41
- 9 Estonia (Positive Light remix) 11:49
- 10 80 Days (acoustic) 5:38
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
73 min 12 sec
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