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Marillion – Seasons End (CD, 1989) – ISBN 0077779287727

The fifth studio album from Marillion, Seasons End (1989) marked a major turning point for the band, introducing Steve Hogarth as lead vocalist following the departure of Fish.

Released on EMI, the album captures the shift from the band’s earlier neo-progressive style into a more atmospheric, melodic and expansive sound. Tracks such as The King of Sunset Town, Easter and The Uninvited Guest reflect a more reflective lyrical approach, often dealing with political, emotional and environmental themes while retaining the band’s strong sense of dynamics and composition.

Produced by Marillion and Nick Davis, Seasons End became a defining record of the Hogarth era, balancing progressive rock structure with a more modern, accessible sound. It remains a key transitional album in the band’s catalogue and a significant release in late 1980s British rock.

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