There’s a reason most prog albums leave the epic song for the end, as Marillion’s 17th album made clear.

Marillion was touring behind a well-received album, though you’d hardly know it based on radio airplay – even in their native England.

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Back now with an impressive return-to-form record, Marillion is in the midst of a well-received tour. Exploring the fresh revelations found in Sounds That Can’t Be Made is the easy part, though. You May Also Like: Marillion’s ‘Marbles’ Completed a Remarkable Steve Hogarth-Era Transformation How Marillion Kept Their Momentum GoingRead More

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