AN HOUR BEFORE IT'S DARK

4th of March 2022 held releases from two of the big bands of modern progressive rock, namely Marillion and The Flower Kings. Their contributions to the vitality of progressive rock cannot be denied and the fact that they are still going strong makes me happy.

Marillion's latest release is their best in years. Dare I even say the best of the entire Hogarth era thus far? I think so. And there have been some good Hogarth albums over the years. Season's End, Brave and Afraid of Sunlight were all fantastic early offerings. And in later years Marillion have progressed into something very nice indeed, with Marbles being their crowning jewel.

Up until this one. This album is just THAT good. It's fresh, it's progressive, it's melodic, it's technical, it's emotional, it's reflective, it's COLOURFUL.

I also recommend reading (or listening carefully to) the lyrics. They are very poetic while still being completely down to Earth, as per usual with Hogarth. By the way, Hogarth does not sound like a 65 year old singer. Not at all actually; his voice is better than ever. Good on him!

Track ratings:

Be Hard on Yourself: 10/10

Reprogram the Gene: 10/10

Murder Machines: 9.5/10

The Crow and the Nightingale: 8.5/10

Sierra Leone: 9/10

Care: 9.5/10

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