November 22nd, 2024, sees the release of a Special Deluxe Edition 4-CD+Blu-ray box-set of MARILLION 1997’s album “This Strange Engine“. The release include a brand new 2024 Stereo remix by Michael Hunter of Marillion’s ninth studio album, a previously unreleased complete recording of the band’s 1997 performance in Grand Rapids, and also accompanied by a disc of B-sides, rarities, acoustic versions, and more.
”This Strange Engine” is a remarkable album, characterized by its musical intimacy whilst offering an atmospheric soundscape of delicate lyrics and haunting melodies. The album showcases Marillion’s versatility and openness to different influences. Their ability to blend quiet and intense passages results in a dynamic listening tour-de-force. All in all, a genuine and engaging album, revealing new facets with each listen.
The original mix is severely lacking, especially Mosley’s drums, somehow lost. This new mix solve this issue, and the overall instrumentation is clearer, defined.
A very good collectible item for all progressive rock fans and an eye-opener for Rock music lovers in general.
Highly Recommended
Tracklist:
CD1
01. Man of a Thousand Faces (2024 Remix)
02. One Fine Day (2024 Remix)
03. 80 Days (2024 Remix)
04. Estonia (2024 Remix)
05. Memory of Water (2024 Remix)
06. An Accidental Man (2024 Remix)
07. Hope for the Future (2024 Remix)
08. This Strange Engine (2024 Remix)
CD2
01. Intro (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
02. Estonia (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
03. Lap of Luxury (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
04. Hard as Love (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
05. 80 Days (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
06. Warm Wet Circles (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
07. Man of a Thousand Faces (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
08. Seasons End (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
CD3
01. This Town (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
02. Slainthe Mhath (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
03. King (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
04. Bass Solo (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
05. This Strange Engine (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
06. Easter (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
07. White Russian (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
08. Garden Party (Live in Grand Rapids, 21/9/1997)
CD4
01. Man of a Thousand Faces (Radio Edit)
02. Beautiful (Unplugged Version)
03. Made Again (Unplugged Version)
04. Man of a Thousand Faces (Extended Version)
05. This Strange Engine (Live in Paris)
06. Bell in the Sea (Live in Paris)
07. 80 Days (Racket Acoustic Session)
08. Estonia (Racket Acoustic Session)
09. Man of a Thousand Faces (Racket Acoustic Session)
10. Memory of Water (Big Beat Mix)
Marillion – This Strange Engine (Deluxe) [4CD Box-Set] (2024)+FLAC
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