Season's End

by Marillion

Overview

After Fish's departure, Marillion teetered on the brink of collapse: The frontman's distinct voice and poetic prose made him the defining member of the band. One can only imagine how record executives held their collective breath as Steve Hogarth was brought in to take the reins. His first outing with band, 1989's Season's End, removed all doubts about the band's future. Hogarth's unique, expressive voice fit Marillion perfectly; on the full-throttle rock assault of "The Uninvited Guest" or the emotional "After You," Hogarth's singularity is unmistakable. The heartfelt "Easter," with its imaginative electric-acoustic arrangement, is another showcase for Hogarth's talents. Marillion's ability to write music whose ideals live and breathe in the listener continues on Seasons End, particularly on the inspiring "Holloway Girl," which dissects the injustice of incarcerating mentally ill female inmates (at England's Holloway Prison) instead of placing them in appropriate psychiatric facilities. The beautiful "Easter" is the band's plea for peace in Ireland, while "The King of Sunset Town" has its lyrical roots in the massacre at Tiananmen Square. Hogarth's flexible range and beautiful phrasing shine on the entire album. In 1999 Marillion released a remastered version of Seasons End, including a bonus disc of outtakes and alternate versions as well as the previously unreleased "The Bell in the Sea" and "The Release." Both are strong tracks and are welcome additions to the Marillion catalog. While 1995's Afraid of Sunlight is the peak of Marillion's growing, impressive body of work, Season's End shouldn't be missed either. ~ Jeri Montesano

Product Details

Release Date:	05/26/2023
Label:	Plg / Polygram
UPC:	5054197381768
Rank:	68189

Tracks

Disc 1

1. The King Of Sunset Town [2023 Remix]
2. Easter [2023 Remix]
3. The Uninvited Guest [2023 Remix]
4. Seasons End [2023 Remix]

Disc 2

5. Holloway Girl [2023 Remix]
6. Berlin [2023 Remix]
7. After Me [2023 Remix]
8. Hooks In You [2023 Remix]
9. The Space [2023 Remix]

Disc 3

10. The King Of Sunset Town [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
11. Easter [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
12. The Uninvited Guest [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
13. Seasons End [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]

Disc 4

14. Holloway Girl [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
15. Berlin [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
16. After Me [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
17. The Release [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
18. Hooks In You [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
19. The Space [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]

Disc 5

20. Gaza [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]
21. The Leavers [Live at the De Montfort Hall, 29th May 2022]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marillion   Primary Artist,Vocals
Steve Rothery   Guitar
Steve Hogarth   Vocals
Ian Mosley   Drums
Mark Kelly   Keyboards
Philip Todd   Saxophone
Jean-Pierre Rasle   Pipe,Bagpipes
Pete Trewavas   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Phil Todd   Saxophone

Technical Credits

Steve Rothery   Composer,Photography
Steve Hogarth   Composer
Bill Smith   Photography
Geoff Dugmore   Composer
Ian Mosley   Composer
Mark Kelly   Composer,Engineer,Mastering Engineer,Digital Remastering
Peter Mew   Engineer,Mastering Engineer,Digital Remastering
Nick Davis   Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Nigel Reeve   Project Coordinator
Nick Davies   Engineer,Producer
Marillion   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Pete Trewavas   Composer
Douglas Brothers   Photography
Lucy Jordache   Project Coordinator
Paul Cox   Photography
Fergus Harper   Composer
John Helmer   Composer
Simon Metcalfe   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Colin Woore   Composer