Affiliates Work - Vol. 1-Happiness Is the Road: Essence

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0760137481423
Label: Racket
Manufacturer: Racket
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Racket
Release Date: 2008-10-28
Studio: Racket

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Summary: WHERE IS DAVE MEEGAN?????
Comment: I had a feeling that this would happen again!!!!
Mike Hunter is totally unqualified to produce anybody's music.
It sounds as if he just threw parts of jam sessions together and attempted to make complete songs out of them.
It sounds so sloppy!!!!

I love Marillion, but they need to wake up and realize that Mike Hunter is ruining their career.

Bring back Dave Meegan...we'd like something close to the greatness of "Brave" or "Marbles"!!!!!!!

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Summary: Happiness is Learned...
Comment: I have had my two cents rolling around in my pocket for the last few months and have decided it's time to share the wealth. This year marks my 23rd year in the Marillion fold. There have been very few low moments in this relationship. We keep going because this band has integrity, and you know it. I have given myself 2 months to absord this release. I was lucky enough to order if a year in advance and get the whole thing at once. I simply can't fault this band for not relying on formula everytime the go in the studio. They have been trying to break the shakles of the "progressive" label for many years now and for good reason. This is not a progressive rock band, rather a band that contains that element PLUS many other elements. I don't believe any person can listen to this once or twice and cast judgement. This has to be absorbed. Tote it around with you for a month and then make a decision. I find this to be haunting and beautiful. It has a dud or two... Most discs do. A band tends to absorb itself in it's current creation and often missed the flaws when all is said and done. That being said, this one reached me and continues to reach me. Once person said that in order to appreciate this album, you must listen to it in one take. I disagree. Although I do believe this is the BEST way to appreciate it, I found that after going through it all at once about 3 times, breaking it up into individual songs allowed the whole to be more cohesive.

No need to go on here. If you are a fan of this band, you should appreciate this one, it's special. I DON'T suggest you give this one to a Marillion virgin, this one is for us, the lifers.

In a year or so I can see myself boosting this review to 5 stars. Enjoy them while you can, it can't go on forever. After they are gone, you will have your Spocks Beards and the like who create the same album over and over.

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Summary: Happiness can be Wonderful
Comment: If these quick-takes ring true --

Holidays in Eden = Breath-taking, awesome
Season's End = Heart-wrenchingly beautiful
Brave = Scary good
This Strange Engine = Brilliant, elegant
Radiation = just OK
Marillion.com = sub-par (done to pay the mortgage?)
Anoraknophobia = so-so
Marbles = Genius again and again . . . Redemption!
Somewhere Else = Trite and slapped together drek

-- then you will find Happiness Is the Road to be a truly wonderful work by an inspired and mature group of very special artists. H put his thinking cap back on and lead the boys on a truly excellent creative adventure.

The more I listen, the more I realize this is one I will want to hear many, many times.

My suggestion to the band: Don't release another album if it can't stand up with the greats. To twist an old saying, "Throw the gristle back in the mill."

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Summary: A true masterpiece
Comment: After having suffered through mediocrity (and that is being kind) with Somewhere Else, I am extremely pleased Los Marillios have blessed us with Happiness is the Road. From beautiful, lush tracks Dreamy Street and Liquidity to soaring wonders like Essence I am happy to compare this to the stellar Brave. For those arse clowns who drone on about the old days with Fish, shove off.

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Summary: An excellent Album
Comment: This is a very good work from maillion, but it really takes a time to grow on you, especially disc 2. If you;re willing to "really" listen to this work, you're in for an incredible musical experience!!.

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