Marillion
F E A R
Review by Greg Olma
Marillion are now a band that does not need to pander to any record label or current trend. In fact, they create a sound that I can’t compare to anyone else. They are entirely unique. To my ears, this record is a continuation of Sounds That Can't Be Made but with more depth. There are some political themes, but I don’t feel like they are hammering the listener with their political views. Instead, they give you another perspective for you to think about. The whole record is filled with passionate lyrics and melodies that sit on top of some of the best prog sounds the band has made. F E A R is made up of three multi-suite tracks that are separated by three shorter tracks. While longtime fans will find this record enjoyable (it gets better with multiple spins), I think it would be too much for a new listener to start their journey with the band. That being said, I believe that this will become one of the records that fans will mention in the same breath as Clutching at Straws or Brave.
This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) in Music Street Journal: 2019 Volume 4. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2019.
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