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Bright sunshiney day?

Advantages: "Beautiful" is just that, decent value, not as formulaic as much music nowadays
Disadvantages: Doesn't seem entirely coherent, some songs are forgettable

I have a somewhat odd relationship with Marillion. (No, this isn't going to be a salacious tabloid kiss-and-tell piece. Sorry!) I was introduced to the band by a friend, and although I am not really much of a progressive rock person I did find some of the ...

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Review of Afraid Of Sunlight [Remastered] - Marillion

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Lock the knife drawer

Advantages: the devastating "Beyond You" and "Out of This World"
Disadvantages: the annoying Beach Boys style "Cannibal Surf Babe"

They can be inconsistent but Marillion are capable of such sublime moments that it is easy to fall in love with them. This may not be a very commercial album ("Misplaced Childhood", "This Strange Engine" and "Marillion.com" are better in that respect) ...

PJE_ 18.01.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Afraid Of Sunlight [Remastered] - Marillion

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Outstanding!

Advantages: An exceptional album with plenty of variety
Disadvantages: One weak track, 'Beautiful', which was nevertheless a hit single.

Firstly, let me state that I am a huge fan of Marillion. However, that's not to say that I blindly love anything they have done. With 'Afraid Of Sunlight' however, the band have managed to turn in an almost faultless album. I say almost, because there is ...

Goliath 15.07.2000 · Read full review
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The sleepwalker awakes!

Advantages: Two extra tracks not on original vinyl version
Disadvantages: Sound quality of extra tracks is not wonderful

When this was first released on vinyl back in 1975, it was by the newly reformed VDGG. Peter Hammill, after recording several solo projects (some in collaboration with VDGG members) decided to get back together with the old band. (Hugh Banton, Guy Eva ...

loki23 13.01.2006 · Read full review
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Workin Them Angels

Advantages: All you could ever ask for in a rock album
Disadvantages: Huh? This is Rush we are taking about here.

This band have been prominent in my life since my early teens and they have walked with me from that age to where I am now, in the background whilst I began working and when I discovered beer and sex; watching on whilst I married and had kids and holding ...

Borg 06.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Snakes & Arrows - Rush

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