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Track Listings
| 1. The Other Half |
| 2. See It Like A Baby |
| 3. Thanks You Whoever You Are |
| 4. Most Toys |
| 5. Somewhere Else |
| 6. A Voice From The Past |
| 7. No Such Thing |
| 8. The Wound |
| 9. The Last Century For Man |
| 10. Faith |
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DELUXE DIGIBOOK EDITION OF THE 2007 ALBUM Marillion formed in 1979 and have sold over 15 million albums worldwide. Rightly regarded as legends of progressive rock, the band have also continued to evolve and have been keen to embrace the possibilities of the internet, using innovative ways to interact with listeners resulting in an incredibly loyal legion of fans around the world. Someone Else was Marillion’s fourteenth album and was originally released in 2007. Following on from the success of the previous album Marbles, which spawned two hit singles, Somewhere Else gave the band their first UK top 30 album in ten years. The album was a critical as well as a commercial success with Uncut stating: "Some tracks chime and soar like Coldplay. Others are just a post-rock whimper away from Radiohead... Marillion deserve a fair hearing." This new Madfish edition of the album is packed in a deluxe 36 page digibook re-worked by original designer Carl Glover. The book features unseen pictures not used in the original artwork.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I didn't get this album first time I listened to it and would have, like one reviewer, given it 1 or 2 stars. Then I listened to it properly. I've realised that you have to listen to Marillion; you can't merely stick the CD on in the background while you finish paperwork or tidy the house! But that's what separates this outstanding band from much of the music (muzak) you can readily hear on the radio and TV which is catchy but is (in Marillion's own words) 'here today, gone this afternoon'. This is music that demands (and deserves) to be listened to. Because Marillion are artists in the true sense and push boundaries, you probably won't love every track, but those you do like will touch you on a deep level, whether through the thoughtful lyrics or (and this is what gets me every time with Marillion)the amazing 'soundscapes' they create, in particular the guitar work of Steve Rothery which is, as always, totally beautiful. My favourite tracks are The Other Half (beautiful guitar solo) and, in particular, the title track which builds from a gentle opening to a rock finale, a track that could be Marillion's Stairway... and if it was recorded by some 'trendy' band would be lauded as one of the greatest songs of the last decade. For me, this album is not quite as good as Marbles, Clutching at Straws, Afraid of Sunlight or Brave album but brilliant non the less.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am an old school Marillion fan and dropped out soon after Fish left quite some time ago because I really did not like Hogarth's voice and the direction all this was taking. But recently Marillion came in my small home town on their 2007 tour and I thought "what the hell let's go see them". And I was shocked into amazement: the band still displays outstanding musicianship and cohesion; but Hogarth really surprised me as a good showman, very friendly with the crowd, beautiful vocals.
So yes it is my fault at playing the ostrich all these years but now I discover all the great songs they have been making all this time, and I am rushing to catch up with all I have missed. Including the last album, this contains a lot of great stuff, beautiful melodies and solos, fast and slow, long ans short. Well now that I am reconciled with Hogarth I can say that Marillion has remained a top band with unique chemistry among marvellous musicians, with a catalysing singer.
So yes it is my fault at playing the ostrich all these years but now I discover all the great songs they have been making all this time, and I am rushing to catch up with all I have missed. Including the last album, this contains a lot of great stuff, beautiful melodies and solos, fast and slow, long ans short. Well now that I am reconciled with Hogarth I can say that Marillion has remained a top band with unique chemistry among marvellous musicians, with a catalysing singer.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well how about then forgetting about "comparing" and "evaluating" and let yourself enjoy this "ride" . I am not saying it is their best offering but every Marillion album ( until now ) has proven to be unique and has its own charm ...and "Somewhere Else" has definetely it's place .
Find yourself a good view : on a balcony while the sky is still blue at the end of the day and let it play ...let yourself go away ; somewhere else .
Find yourself a good view : on a balcony while the sky is still blue at the end of the day and let it play ...let yourself go away ; somewhere else .
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utter garbage
avoid at all costs. Marbles was a return to form of sorts but too many times I have purchased albums by this band and have been left scratching my head. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Welsh
B'Sides Themselves.....The Sequel?
I've been a fan since the beginning and they have always managed to surprise and delight....and infuriate in equal measure. Read more
Published 8 months ago by P. stephens
No such thing... as a bad Marillion album
Following in the wake of epic concept albums Anoraknophobia and Marbles, this album sees Marillion distilling its trademark sounds into a compact ten-track format with mixed but,... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by Death Magnetic
It's growing on me...
Well, OK, hands up, I admit I thought this was a bit of a turkey especially after Marbles (one of my all time favourite albums - out of hundreds I own I should add! Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by Antoine
Awful. Call this no stars
Okay... bought everything since the Market Square Heroes first single... They've really gone Downhill since Brave! Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by Gerard Fazakerley
Takes a while
When I first heard Easter many, many years ago, I rushed out and bought the album, but it didn't do anything for me. And so I left it at that. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by Mr. James Mcquillan
Slow-Burning Excellence
This takes a few listens but if you persevere you'll remember why we all love Marillion so much in the first place, there are some instant classics of Steve Rothery magnificence... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2007 by MD8177
Just average!
I thought this would maybe grow on me but it hasn't.
Marbles was always going to be a hard act to follow, its just forgettable. Read more
Marbles was always going to be a hard act to follow, its just forgettable. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by Neoprog
Dissapointed. Can and must do better.
When you are a Marillion fan you look forward to new albums and naturally
WANT to rave about them after you had several listens. Read more
WANT to rave about them after you had several listens. Read more
Published on 19 July 2007 by Nick Shepherd
I hate to say it but... it's not very good!
I have been a Marillion fan since 1985 and have become even more of a fan over the last 7 years or so. Read more
Published on 13 July 2007 by Jason C
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