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Audio CD (22 Mar 1999)
Number of Discs: 2
Format: Enhanced, Original recording remastered, Special Edition
Label: EMI
ASIN: B00000INLM
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Marillion's 1995 effort, AFRAID OF SUNLIGHT, finds the legendary progressive rock band at its most playful and experimental. "Cannibal Surf Babe" throws a splash of Beach Boys splendor onto the usual hard rock, while "Afraid of Sunrise" meanders majestically with a hook straight out of Donovan. Theband explores the topic of death in terms both somber and optimistic, eulogizing a race-car driver on "Out of This World" and Elvis on the whispery "King". Steve Hogarth's dulcet voice remains one of the more remarkable and affecting in the genre as it quavers effortlessly over the symphonic melodies. With its lush production and beaucoup hooks, this may bethe outfit's best post-Fish release.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An underrated classic, 7 Jun 2006

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Marillion of this era (mid 1990's) appear to be generally defined by the album 'Brave'. I feel very strongly that this is the album that defined them then and, in many ways, continues to define them now.
It is a supremely listenable album but one that challenges every time you do listen. 'Gazpacho' is a good, if not great, opener. 'Cannibal Surf Babe'is the one slightly disappointing track on the album and one that, in my opinion, does not gel with the other tracks. The remainder of the album is magical with three of the best tracks they have ever made in 'Beautiful' 'Afraid of Sunlight' and 'King' with the rest of the tracks not far behind. I feel that these three tracks show every side of the band with 'Beautiful' highlighting the truly melodic side; 'AoS' is an epic with musicianship and vocals of the highest quality and one of the few tracks on any album I have that I will repeat play when listening. 'King' builds superbly and highlights the tougher sound of the band.
If you are thinking of buying one Marillion album I would strongly recomemend this underrated album as a way in to an underrated band.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally they get the balance right, 29 May 2001

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After the bleak soundscapes of 'Brave', the band returned just a year later with an album still unsurpassed in their 20 year career. Here the pop sensibilities of 'Holidays in Eden' are tempered with the band's penchant for the grandiose, resulting in some of their most inventive and original tunes yet. The much derided Cannibal Surf Babe is the first curveball, an energetic parody of the Beach Boys with a stomper of a chorus, while Beautiful tugs at the heart strings with it's soaring vocal.

Bed-fellows 'Afraid of Sunrise' and 'Afraid of Sunlight' are both superbly atmospheric, with plenty of pathos to spare, while 'Out of This World' is the band at the height of their powers, featuring guitarist Steve Rothery's finest work yet. Perfection is only prevented by the ambling 'Beyond You', but otherwise this represents the best of either Fish or Hogarth-era Marillion.

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4.0 out of 5 stars One of their biggest musical changes in direction., 15 Nov 2000

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A.O.S., on its release, was the softest sounding Marillion album to date. This is very much an album that exemplifies Marillion's painstaking musicianship and less the stadium rock sound of the past. For example, the trademark roaring guitar solos of the past are noticeably absent, but the album is still of an electric and not acoustic sound. The softer music than that of previous recordings provided Steve Hogarth with a chance to really make the most of his soulful voice, rather than the power vocals that you expect to hear from a rock singer. As usual with Marillion, there isn't a bad tune on here, with only the ridiculous, embarrassing, unnecessary and out of place Beach Boys impression Cannibal Surf Babe detracting from the "pressures of fame" theme of the other songs and the "be yourself and sod the rest" theme of Beautiful.

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5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful...
I just love this record since the first time I listen to this so many years ago. I fell in love with this music and with the memories that sorround it every time that I listen... Read more

Published 10 months ago by PNeruda

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Marillion album of all
After the revelation that was Brave, it might have been expected that the follow up - especially one released less than 18 months later - would pale in comparison. Read more

Published on 8 April 2007 by VanDusen

4.0 out of 5 stars RAY OF SUNSHINE!!!
After the bleak, plodding Brave, Afraid Of Sunlight sees the band right back on song.
The theme of fallen heroes/celebrities really gives the album depth and the songs,... Read more

Published on 22 Oct 2006 by Stotty

5.0 out of 5 stars A thousand stars would be an injustice
If you have earlier Fish era Marillion albums but have never bought any Steve Hogarth stuff then this is the place to start. Read more

Published on 26 Feb 2004 by M. A. Kelly

5.0 out of 5 stars A measured look at fame.
Marillion disect fame! The songs feature a look at people and how fame has treated them. You may even recognise some of the people they are about! Read more

Published on 11 Jun 2003 by headlong

5.0 out of 5 stars The most perfect album in the world...... ever
This is by far the best of all Marillion's large catalogue of albums, from the start to its climatic finale 'KING'. Outstanding tracks include Beautiful, Beyond You... Read more

Published on 11 Feb 2002 by martin@yfc.co.uk

2.0 out of 5 stars As impactful as wet cotton wool
Ok I got into Marillion at the begining so I still think the Fish albums are the most interesting. In my view it's been down hill since then. Read more

Published on 7 Jul 2001 by C. ARNOLD

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring.
Many fans regard 'Afraid of Sunlight' as the definitive album of Marillion's time with Steve Hogarth. Read more

Published on 22 Nov 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars A poignant journey through the dangers of fame
Afraid of Sunlight, Marillion's fourth album with second vocalist Steve Hogarth came out little more than a year after the vast and dark Brave concept album. Read more

Published on 3 Nov 2000 by BaldySlaphead

3.0 out of 5 stars Just skip the second track and it's alright!
Afraid of Sunlight is, like so many really good albums, really let down by just one track. Cannibal Surf Babe is simply awful and I have no idea what they were thinking of when... Read more

Published on 30 Oct 2000

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