Anoraknophobia

by Marillion

Released: May 07, 2001

Alternative rock

The Album

"Anoraknophobia" is the 12th studio album by the British rock band Marillion. It was released on May 2001, a follow up to their successful album "Marillion.com." A unique aspect of this album is that it was one of the first instances of a band crowdfunding its production. Fans were asked to pre-order the album before recording even began, and the response was extremely positive, thus making the album a success even before its official release.

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Musically, "Anoraknophobia" saw Marillion integrating nuanced elements of…

Musically, "Anoraknophobia" saw Marillion integrating nuanced elements of pop, rock, and prog-rock, marking a progression in their sound from previous albums.

Some consider "Anoraknophobia" to be a turning point…

Some consider "Anoraknophobia" to be a turning point for Marillion, proving their ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the music industry while retaining and broadening their appeal.

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The album opened to positive critical response with the tracks like "Between You and Me" and "Map of the World" being praised for their emotional resonance and complexity.

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Musically, "Anoraknophobia" saw Marillion integrating nuanced elements of pop, rock, and prog-rock, marking a progression in their sound from previous albums. The album opened to positive critical response with the tracks like "Between You and Me" and "Map of the World" being praised for their emotional resonance and complexity.

Some consider "Anoraknophobia" to be a turning point for Marillion, proving their ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the music industry while retaining and broadening their appeal.