MADE AGAIN

Marillion

Neo-Prog

3.44 | 163 ratings

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progkidjoel
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Marillion - MADE AGAIN

Review by ProgKidJoel

Marillion's MADE AGAIN is a fantastic live double album, the first disc containing a great live set of tracks from SEASON'S END, AFRAID OF SUNLIGHT, MISPLACED CHILDHOOD and HOLIDAYS IN EDEN. The second disc contains a live version of Marillion's first real neo-prog extravaganza, BRAVE, performed live in its majestic entirety.

This album is somewhat of a new LA GAZZA LADRA: THE THIEVING MAGPIE, in that the two discs follow a similar format.

The first disc can be thought of as a "greatest hits: live" sort of album, whereas the second disc is a concept performance in its own. The best part of the first disc is in the extended version of KAYLEIGH and LAVENDER, and the latter contains a live rendition of THE SNOW ANGEL, an unreleased demo from the FISH era, which was never released, let alone played live. Every one of these tracks is played with massive enthusiasm, as is expected from the headlining neo-proggers, and differs in energy and emotion significantly from the studio recordings of these great tracks. Every guitar solo is nailed with even more technical ferocity than on the original recordings, and every single note is sung, played or hit perfectly.

The second disc is a chilling encounter - That is, meeting with one of the all time greatest records in a live setting. Once again, the band do not dissapoint, even slightly, as every single track is played with more enthusiasm and energy than the one which preceded it, keeping the listener on the edge of their seat throughout this wild ride.

Sonically, I can't lay a finger on this record - Its perfectly recorded, and easily one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of buying and listening to.

Much like LA GAZZA LADRA, this is a great sampler of the band at this stage.

Enjoy! -Joel

progkidjoel | 4/5 | 2009-9-19

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