Marbles (Album)

Publications

  • April 27, 2004 ( pre-order )
  • May 3, 2004 ( retail version )

Number of titles

Term

  • 98:55 ( double CD)
  • 63:40 (Single CD)
  • 64:06 (LP)

Occupation

Marbles (English for " murmuring " ) is the thirteenth studio album and first studio double album by the British progressive rock band Marillion. The CD was released in April 2004.

Background

The album title Marbles, on German " marbles ", is the title of a poem by Steve Hogarth, which was divided into four parts for the album, serving there as links between other pieces ( Marbles I- IV). " I lost my marbles" is an English phrase that means " no longer to be in his senses ." Several songs do not act by people who (apparently) in his right mind or are losing your mind, such as The Invisible Man or Neverland. The song Ocean Cloud appreciates Don Allum, the first people who crossed the Atlantic in both directions by rowing boat - an action which results in it doubt also to the senses. Similar to the album Anoraknophobia there was a campaign for funding through the fans, special attention was paid to the promotion. At this campaign, more than 18,000 fans involved. Since the distributor wanted to bring no double - CD in the stores, the work was condensed for distribution through EMI on the length of a CD. The double CD, there were only directly from Marillion.

Title list

All songs were written by Steve Hogarth, Steve Rothery, Mark Kelly, Pete Trewavas, and Ian Mosley.

Double - CD version

Single - CD version

Double LP version

Singles

The first single You're Gone was released on 19 April 2004 with The Damage as a B-side. The single reached # 7 on the UK Top 40, the second single Do not Hurt Yourself was released on 12 July 2004 and in addition contained live versions of Fantastic Place and The Damage, as well as a promo video of Do not Hurt Yourself.

Marbles on the Road DVD

The recordings of two performances at London's Astoria were edited together on this DVD to a concert. Also a corresponding live CD was released in 2005 to do so.

Reviews

As with any Marillion album usual, the reviewers are also about Marbles highest odds: MARILLION operate on " Marbles " progress by reflecting that up to the first two albums with Steve Hogarth, " Seasons End" (1989) and " Holly Days In Eden "(1991), goes back. [ ... ] " Marbles " in itself is not a bad album, and would be the band that has released it does not mean MARILLION, I could bring myself to much praise their words. Who the direction taken on the albums Marillion.com and Anoraknophobia was not so, here is the best return to songwriting has to offer Marillion is welcome. " Marbles " is finally a Marillion album, which is convincing except for minor sagging, in its entirety. What makes me completely irritated at Marbles the fact that I constantly have the feeling that the musicians were very uninspired to work. In many passages would be the band, and in particular Hogarth recall, : now puts it out go! " Marbles " is a good album, but on the missing me a few rocky moments more. A brilliant blend of pop and progressive rock. Highly recommended. The Marillos are in top form, varied than ever, playful and playful, emotive and cool. Marillion show up ready than ever in 2004, and supply from an experienced performance. But sometimes too conservative songs in the middle part of the album to ensure that the album in total is "only" good.

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