Marillion
Somewhere Else
Review by Greg Olma
I don’t know why I always look at Somewhere Else as a companion disc to Marble, because they are very different releases. Marbles flowed from one song to the next whereas Somewhere Else has a more eclectic vibe. Many of the pieces contain different elements that, when strung together for a whole record, don’t seem to quite gel, but it all somehow works. I remember being a little let down when I purchased it upon release, but as the years have gone by, I find myself enjoying it a lot. The band continue to experiment with different soundscapes with varying degrees of success, with some taking some time to fully mature. I feel this is one of those releases where after some time and multiple spins, you “get” what the band is trying say. The fact that each song seems to have a life of its own is what makes this Marillion release noteworthy and worth checking out.
This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2022 Volume 6. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2022.
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