Anoraknophobia
Marillion · 2001
63 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · art rock · neo-prog
A vibrant tapestry of melodic explorations and lyrical introspections, intertwining art rock and progressive elements.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Anoraknophobia' marked Marillion's first album in the new millennium and their fourth since the departure of original frontman Fish. The band was navigating a post-1990s landscape, cementing their identity in the neo-prog scene while continuing to evolve their sound independently after leaving major labels.
- If you like
- progressive rock, art rock, neo-prog
Anoraknophobia is an album by Marillion, released in 2001. A vibrant tapestry of melodic explorations and lyrical introspections, intertwining art rock and progressive elements. The album received positive reviews, showcasing Marillion's resilience and adaptability within the progressive rock genre. It peaked at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, indicating a solid commercial performance that demonstrated their sustained fanbase and relevance in a changing musical landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anoraknophobia sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of melodic explorations and lyrical introspections, intertwining art rock and progressive elements. Rooted in progressive rock and art rock.
What makes Anoraknophobia by Marillion notable?
The album received positive reviews, showcasing Marillion's resilience and adaptability within the progressive rock genre. It peaked at number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, indicating a solid commercial performance that demonstrated their sustained fanbase and relevance in a changing musical landscape. Released in 2001, 'Anoraknophobia' marked Marillion's first album in the new millennium and their fourth since the departure of original frontman Fish. The band was navigating a post-1990s landscape, cementing their identity in the neo-prog scene while continuing to evolve their sound independently after leaving major labels.
Who is Anoraknophobia for?
Anoraknophobia works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Anoraknophobia?
Anoraknophobia has 8 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Between You and Me 6:27
- 2 Quartz Standout 9:06
- 3 Map of the World 5:02
- 4 When I Meet God Standout 9:17
- 5 The Fruit of the Wild Rose 6:57
- 6 Separated Out 6:13
- 7 This Is the 21st Century Standout 11:07
- 8 If My Heart Were a Ball It Would Roll Uphill 9:27
Release Date
May 7, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
63 min 39 sec
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