Marillion and earMUSIC are delighted to announce the first of a series of deluxe album reissues, starting with the classic 1997 album This Strange Engine. The re-release of Marillion’s ninth studio album almost three decades later, creates a heightened level of intimacy between music and listener.
Often referred to as the leaders of the neo-progressive movement of the early 80s, Marillion have expanded way beyond any such genre-restrictions. They are purveyors of soulful, powerful, and deeply moving music, with a longstanding reputation of impressive live shows which have elicited their faithful and loyal global fan base. Steve Hogarth’s incredible voice and fine lyricism sets up SteveRothery’s inspired guitar solos and adventurous melodic journeys. The backbone of the ensemble, Ian Mosleyon drums, Mark Kelly on keys, and PeteTrewavas on bass interact instinctively to complete the band’s unique chemistry.
This Strange Engine is a remarkable album, characterized by acoustic calm and 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.
November 22nd, 2024, sees the release of a deluxe 4CD+Blu-ray media book and 5LP box-set edition. Both sets include a version of the original studio album newly mixed and mastered, a previously unreleased complete recording of the band’s 1997 performance in Grand Rapids, and also accompanied by illustrated booklets containing rare photos, new artwork, memorabilia and an essay that’s digging deep into the album’s story. The bonus Blu-ray, which is included in the media book, contains the album in hi res, jam sessions & early versions of the album tracks, a This Strange Engine documentary, “Live In Utrecht” bootleg concert video and promo videosfrom the time of the album release. A must have collectible item for all progressive rock fans and an eye-opener for music lovers in general
4 CD+Blu-ray Edition
CD 1 – Album Remix 2024
01 Man Of A Thousand Faces
02 One Fine Day
03 80 Days
04 Estonia
05 Memory Of Water
06 An Accidental Man
07 Hope For The Future
08 This Strange Engine
CD 2 – Live In Grand Rapids 1997
01 Intro
02 Estonia
03 Lap Of Luxury
04 Hard As Love
05 80 Days
06 Warm Wet Circles
07 Man Of A Thousand Faces
08 Seasons End
CD 3 – Live In Grand Rapids 1997
01 This Town
02 Slainthe Mhath
03 King
04 Bass Solo
05 This Strange Engine
06 Easter
07 White Russian
08 Garden Party
CD 4 – B-Sides and Bonus Tracks
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)
Blu-ray Audio Content
Marillion This Strange Engine 2024 Remix
– 96/24 Stereo LPCM
-DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
This Strange Engine Jams & Early Versions
01 The Monkees Song (Man Of A Thousand Faces) –
AoS Sessions – Oct.1994
02 Man Of A Thousand Faces – Early Version – July 1996
03 Man Of A Thousand Faces – Backing Track – September 1996
04 One Fine Day – Original Idea – July 1996
05 One Fine Day – Early Version – July 1996
06 One Fine Day – Demo – August 1996
07 Alternate Days – August 1996
08 80 Days – Early Version – August 1996
09 80 Days – Backing Track – September 1996
10 Estonia – Early version – August 1996
11 Estonia – In Development – August 1996
12 Estonia – Backing Track – September 1996
13 Memory Of Water – H and Mark Evening Writing
Session – Oct. 1994
14 An Accidental Jam – September 1994
15 An Accidental Man – Early version – July 1996
16 An Accidental Man – Demo – August 1996
17 Hope For An Intro – August 1996
18 Hope for A Middle 8 – August 1996
19 Hope For The Future – Demo – August 1996
20 This Early Engine
21 This Developing Engine
22 Jean Michel Zeppelin
23 Accidental Man AOS Version
Blu-ray Video Content
This Strange Engine Documentary Film (Approx. 85mins)
Live In Utrecht – Tivoli, Utrecht, Netherlands 29 May 97
Bootleg Concert Video (Approx. 133mins)
01 Man Of A Thousand Faces
02 Lap Of Luxury
03 Kayleigh
04 Lavender
05 Afraid Of Sunlight
06 80 Days
07 This Strange Engine
08 Hooks In You
09 Cover My Eyes
10 Slainte Mhath
11 The Uninvited Guest
12 King
13 An Accidental Man
14 The Space
15 No One Can
16 Garden Party
17 Freaks
18 Easter
19 One Fine Day
Promo Films
-Man Of A Thousand Faces (Official Video)
-Estonia (With Friends From The Orchestra Version)
5 LP Box Edition
Album Remix 2024
LP 1
01 Man Of A Thousand Faces (Side 1)
02 One Fine Day
03 80 Days (Side 2)
04 Estonia
LP 2
05 Memory Of Water (Side 3)
06 An Accidental Man
07 Hope For The Future
08 This Strange Engine (Side 4)
Live In Grand Rapids 1997
LP 1
01 Intro (Side 1)
02 Estonia
03 Lap Of Luxury
04 Hard As Love
05 80 Days (Side 2)
06 Warm Wet Circles
07 Man Of A Thousand Faces
LP 2
08 Seasons End (Side 3)
09 This Town
10 Slainthe Mhath (Side 4)
11 King
LP 3
12 Bass Solo (Side 5)
13 This Strange Engine
14 Easter (Side 6)
15 White Russian
16 Garden Party
