Name: Happiness Is The Road - Hard Shoulder
Brand: Marillion

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SMALP1093

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-10-06

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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0636551809313

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Marillion

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Madfish

Madfish is an alternative label established in 2009, specializing in Rock & Progressive genre. It is a division of Snapper Music plc and is also known as Mad Fish and Madfish. With its focus on these genres, Madfish has become a go-to destination for music lovers looking for unique and cutting-edge sounds. As part of the Snapper Music family, Madfish brings together a diverse range of artists and releases that are sure to captivate fans of rock and progressive music.

Marillion formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England in 1979. They have been recording consistently since 1982 and are known for their distinct eras led by two vocalists. The original vocalist, Fish, guided the band during their most popular period both critically and commercially. After Fish's departure in 1989, Steve Hogarth, formerly of Europeans, took over as the new vocalist. The band's different styles between the two vocalists have often divided fans.

The first recorded songs for 'Happiness is the Road' are the classic-Marillion harder rock sound, which are contained on the second volume 'The Hard Shoulder'; (the first volume, 'Essence', features Marillion at their innovative prowess with a tortured, melancholic concept album written during the recording for 'The Hard Shoulder' and is also just reissued on double vinyl). The result was an experimental album of two halves: an atmosphere-heavy 'Essence' focusses a spotlight on some impressive synth production and Steve Hogarth's masterfully emotive vocals, building up to the riff-heavy and more accessible 'The Hard Shoulder'. This edition of 'Happiness is the Road - The Hard Shoulder' is released as a double LP pressed on to 180g heavyweight audiophile vinyl and presented in a gatefold packaging.

Happiness Is The Road - Hard Shoulder

Music GB