HOLIDAYS IN EDEN

Possessing the original release (without the bonus disc) for a long time I like this very much. I know 'Holidays In Eden' is very controversial and many MARILLION fans might have expected something else. But my opinion is - this album is underrated. Amongst some others it kept me in touch with the Progressive Rock genre during the 90s. 'Holidays in Eden' contains some mainstream orientated songs - maybe the band (and first of all producer Chris Neil) had high hopes of a better financial success. But the essence of this album is Prog!

So we have an excellent beginning with Splintering Heart - very expressive vocals by Hogarth. The songs explodes and collapses several times and is one of my highlights. The Party is very emotional indeed. If anyone considers this to be not Prog - never mind - I love it, first of all the last two minutes! Cover My Eyes and No One Can are decent songs but not more - they seem to be more chart orientated and cannot convince me much. With the title track Holidays In Eden the band ist starting up with an uptempo rocker - good, but not one of my favourites. The following (last) three songs are something like a short suite. Opening with a straight rocking song This Town gliding into the interlude The Rakes Progress with excellent keyboards by Mark Kelly and finally 100 Nights - a typical MARILLION song - very melancholic and dreamy.

Probably 'Holidays in Eden' is MARILLION's nearest release to mainstream. But it should not be ignored because Steve Hogarth's vocals are brilliant and it encloses some very exciting songs.

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