Listening to Marillion: An Hour Before It's Dark, Part 3 - Reaction And Opinion

I was emotionally mugged by a song!
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[@Aidan.G]

...and this is why we love Marillion 🥺

[@marcellodematteis3289]

Marillion is a state of mind, Marillion is a way of life, Marillion is an emotional mistery.

[@BudsRPGreview]

"The angels in this world are not in the walls of churches" What a lyric.

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

I know I was crying so much through that. My husband is my carer keeps me safe in our home. These people often get ignored or are so silent getting on with it so they are not on the radar.

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

Thats going on my lyri is on my skin. I had covid19 right the started the NHS, my wonderful husband and carer all for shit wages and shit carers allowance and other mem ers of my family and great friends just for getting food so my hubby Joseph could be imprisoned with me. Without his caring eyes I would have been dead or in hospital. these silent carers as I call them are never complaining for the money every week.. eg... He gets 60a week to look after me 24/7 out of my ESA they take £20 off of me as I have a partner... So rrally it is more £40 a week... Says it all. Joseph never complains as so many other cares...

[@alancliff9208]

Agree

[@90125trevor]

H has hit an all-time high with the quality of lyric writing on this album, which is littered with one-line diamonds; "Cause of death, lust for luxury", "Sleeping int the white sand", "Wrapping the sun with silk", "I put my arms around her and I killed her with love". The list is endless.

[@daveparks1633]

AMEN!!!

[@ilovesuisse1]

Steve Rothery’s guitar playing is to die for.

[@marcosantomero4650]

Thats so true!

[@stevegungel787]

My favorite guitarist. Substance and depth over glitter and flash.

[@marklockey4434]

Care IV: Angels on Earth - The most beautiful piece of music ever recorded.

[@gerkav1008]

Been a Marillion die-hard fan since 1984, last September I travelled from Athens to attend London's show - this was my 1st ever live of the band. I left Hammersmith Apollo Odeon with tears in my eyes, full of joy, happiness and I felt my heart beating 300 bpm

[@ivogil4]

Great review. Marillion at his best. As an Intensive Care nurse I thanks them for the track angels on earth. We had though years. It all come together in this number with so much feeling and a great guitar solo from Steve. Very emotional.

[@JimNewstead]

Thank you for what you do. 👏👏

[@ivogil4]

I love Marillion for 40 years. There was a period I like them not so much but this record is the best of all. Thanks for your this emotional en objective review. Even thanks for your support in our job. This is where the song was about. Support of the people who are in the Frontline in care.

[@marillo_nicetohave3579]

For me, this album is the best I have ever heard. It's almost hard to believe, after the already very good album FEAR I would never have thought it possible to improve on this. There are three things that make this album unique and somehow it is a further development of FEAR. First of all, all songs are without exception grandiose with such a high quality, every note sits and are equipped with a wealth of ideas and new soundscapes, all but super harmonised. And although the album title sounds rather gloomy and negative, all the songs are so incredibly positive and you can really feel the hope in every song that no matter what the topic, everything will have a good ending. I like everything about this album and all in the band members throw everything, really all their skills into it. Steve Rothery's guitar sound is much more dynamic and on point in every song. Very beautiful melodies that fit exactly to the title in every song and give a special expression. The song Care takes the cake for me. One of the 3 best songs I have ever heard. With funky moments (Part I), extraordinary drums, and a choir that carries you straight to heaven! I like H's vocals best in the song reprogram the gene. The way he varies the pitch of his voice is just great. And now I come to my hero, Mark Kelly. The way he holds everything together and perfectly accompanies Steve's guitar playing or h vocals with his sound can't be topped. His ideas are pure pleasure in every song. Why this band has received so little attention for so many years is a mystery to me. In Germany this music is not played on the radio, maybe this medium is not the best way to find new music friends. Listening to music properly is best done with headphones, and with Marillion there are so many little snippets of sound to discover that you wouldn't otherwise notice......

[@dyfedrichards5250]

Marillion just get better and better. The Fish era is well and truly dead. One of the best Marillion albums EVER!

[@s0ouser]

The Jester is dead long live the Jester🎭

[@mvwmark8955]

Yep, dead and in the past, but great memories though. Front row, Seat A15, Dec 19th, 1987, Edinburgh Playhouse, could almost touch Rothery when he walked to the front of the stage for the Sugar Mice solo....., and he is STILL cranking out the solos in 2022 in this AHBID gem of an album.

[@stevegungel787]

Still drowning....

[@stuartmiller9648]

@@mvwmark8955 i was at the same gig......still gives me goosebumps listening to clutching album.....life changing stuff mate.

[@mvwmark8955]

It Bites supporting were incredible too! Big fan of them after those playhouse shows. Were you at all 3 nights? Also managed to get my leather jacket signed by Mosley & Cori Josias outside the Carlton Highland hotel. 👍👍 Great memories. Oh to go back to those days. The Edinburgh Playhouse was the dugz nuts 👍👍

[@geddyfish2947]

Ian Mosley is one of the most uderrated drummers in a rock music Jim.

[@alexb.969]

Completely agree

[@StraightJester]

You can dance for 2 hours to the finest rock. The music will make you sweat. Yes, music can do that to you. Or you can listen to 15 minutes of "CARE". And you cry because of the purity of the music. Music can do that to you too. That's all it can do.

[@012345mark]

The 4th time I hear this song and again I’m in tears! What an emotional song, straight from and to the heart. So honest and recognizable. How lovely and great, music can be. And what an album they produced.

[@stuartmiller9648]

The most stunning album they have done in years......beautiful and uplifting!!!

[@Yesquire0]

Marillion is noted for making "songs about death and water". In "Care", h sings about death, and we supply the water. Death is part of living. May we all have angels to carry us home when it happens to us.

[@jcarlosfig]

This is simply the Supreme work of Marillion. The coronation of a big but humble band.

[@tracykirrage6479]

The best album ever. Have been playing the album almost on loop. I just wish so many more people and the media out there get what we all do. Have yet to get through this song without crying. Marillion I love you.

[@progpuss]

Trouble is a lot of people out there don’t like h political viewpoint but it’s just his reaction to things he’s witnessing , not political

[@Forest_Fifer]

Ooh, a familiar name...

[@talibe801]

when you see it live, you will love even more.

[@marcosantomero4650]

At the Marillion Weekend in Lisboa they played the whole new Album on Saturday. That was the best concert i ever heard. No words can discribe these emotions. What a luck to know Marillion and their music.

[@talibe801]

@@marcosantomero4650I was at the concert too,all weekend,ive been at many concerts and that night was absolutely magic,top 5 in my list.

[@dannyaprilthemelophilartis1966]

A lot of times listening to Marillion sucks me so into the music that I almost stop breathing and when the track stops I am catching my self taking a deep breath and saying loud .."wow" and coming back from somewhere else, love when music can do this., love Marillion as the independent band they are (they are the inventors of Crowdfunding born out of a shortage of money to tour the US) One thing about Marillion is that their music is definetely never boring ( one song i am currently listening a lot to is "This Strange Engine" absolutely faboulous)

[@empal2037]

Stunning album, stunning song. The angels in this world are not in the walls of churches.... wow. I have no words... sublime, divine, perfect.. Wow. I honestly have no words. Thank you Jim for such an authentic review. Stunning...

[@rebeccagordon401]

Jim, I’ve been a Marillion fan for years and love that you are discovering their much under-estimated brilliance. They have sewn a gold thread through so many people’s lives and it fills me with joy when I see your posts finding their music. Your emotion shows it all and you truly get it. So great to see your post xx

[@Rosalicious297]

You’ve got me in shreds again 😪😪😪. My mother, who lived with dementia in a fabulous care home, was put on an end of life almost a year ago. I was allowed to sit vigil with her for ten days and each night when I was sent home to sleep, she had a series of carers with her until I got back again. When she passed, they were desperately upset and told me wonderful tales of her time in care which we couldn’t share because of Covid. This piece of music will always encapsulate that time for me and I will probably always have the same response.

[@JimNewstead]

Hugs 🤗

[@TEZBB]

this album has got to be one of the best Marillion have produced in a long time. heard it live on the tour and it didn't disappoint.

[@CinePhill]

Yep! Got me the exact same way, I sat in silence with tears rolling down my face. And like I said as I work in that area it was cathartic and joyous. It bloody got me! Like they always do. No other band like them.

[@The_Grumpy_Loyal]

I'm right there with you man

[@positivelastaction3957]

@@The_Grumpy_Loyal Me too lol. Cathartic.

[@GeeVanderplas]

Having experienced cancer in the family up close, this song hits hard.... Totally feel those tears

[@WhiteHartMart]

An absolutely stunning album - Care, in particular, is one of the most beautiful, emotional, gut wrenching songs I've ever listened to (but somehow uplifting also) - just incredible!

[@dr.christianhanewinkel9745]

Hi Jim, same emotions, same tears in my eyes and I'd like to add that you have expressed and represented the whole music world in happy moments, understanding that music is by DNA against weapons and wars, against racism and hate, only for humans and humanity. A warm hug from Germany...

[@JimNewstead]

Thank you so so much xxx

[@library1651]

Outstanding band, outstanding album, outstanding reviewer!

[@JimNewstead]

Thanks 🙏

[@paulhaycroft4672]

Absolutely amazing review Jim … to comment on that incredible track is so difficult to get right … however the emotions and meaning this music brings was perfectly matched by your comments and engagement… both Marillion and you nailed it … thanks for sharing … an hour of my life not wasted!

[@JimNewstead]

@@paulhaycroft4672 thanks Paul 👍🏼

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

I love seeing your reaction on this, no problem being caught crying... Shows you don't just listen... Your hear too.

[@markmitchell7900]

Really enjoyed your reaction to this wonderful album. A few weeks ago I only knew Marillion by the 80s hit singles with Fish plus the song Easter with Steve Hogarth. A work colleague strongly recommended the new album which I initially politely dismissed. Out of curiosity I decided to give it a chance on Spotify and after a few listens was blown away by the production, instrumentation & raw emotion of it. Will take some beating for album of the year imo. Have since discovered other gems such as Neverland, The Great Escape, Afraid of Sunlight, The Space etc

[@stephenreid8290]

Hey Jim - been watching you discover Marillion for awhile. This album was released on Thursday; my best friend of 50+ years passed away Wednesday morning. I am still waiting for the physical copy of the album, but I do have the download. I was preparing myself for the album, and Care in particular, for the 24 hours following his passing. Lucy, the manager of the band, said for me to maybe wait before listening to it, and I held off until Thursday afternoon, and finally said "I have to do this". Care hits hard, because it is almost like it was written for specifically this moment in my life. It is amazing what this band can do. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@JimNewstead]

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Yes, I think this could be a VERY personal piece of music for a lot of people. Thank you for watching and listening again.

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@DJAC63]

A few years ago a friend went with me to see Marillion. About an hour in, we both had (seemingly inexplicably) tears streaming down our faces. After the show, some management type folks asked me what I thought of the gig... I blurted out "it's like being hit over the head with a bagful of emotions" I still have no idea where that came from!... Seeing your reaction tho, Jim, just brought it all back. Glad to see you seem mostly recovered from your flurry of colds/ infections too!

[@JimNewstead]

Haha! Thanks, though living with a three year old toddler makes the colds inevitable!

[@stevegungel787]

"Care", along with Fish's "Garden of Remembrance" and Rush's "The Garden" are 3 absolute brilliant pieces of music.

[@richardrawles6789]

They have made moving, epic tracks on a number of their previous albums. Estonia, Out of this world, Afraid of sunlight, afraid of sunrise, Fantastic place, Neverland to name but a handful. Care has to stand along side these amazing pieces of music.

[@JimNewstead]

It does. I don’t know all those tunes but I can imagine.

[@richardrawles6789]

@@JimNewstead i loved sharing your appreciation and emotion during this experience, they are truly a band that gets deep into your soul.

[@LGBTQ71]

I think Berlin from Seasons End is underated, written before the wall came down by about 8 momths, amazing lyrics

[@marcosantomero4650]

Hi Jim, great reaction to an incredible song / album! From a Marillion fan since 1984: This is probably the best they ever produced (they did tons of very good things!). I call it simpy "marillant" :-) It's a shame that marillion isn't better known... Perhaps you can change this a little bit with your excellent reviews ;-) I think i gonna cry when they do this one live... (they are an incredible live band too!)

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

Make sure you have recyled tissues ok!

[@marcosantomero4650]

@@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966 In June I go for the Marillion Weekend in Lissbon (3 Days, 3 Concerts) and I will follow your advice :-)

[@talibe801]

Saw the concert,Marilion Weekend,Saturday the played the intire Album,was out of this world...

[@StockportJambo]

'Care' is so beautiful, and it gets more beautiful with every listen. My partner is a nurse, and like most was on the frontline during Covid (which is still not over). I have never heard a more fitting and poignant capture of the feelings, exhaustion, sacrifice, and *sadness* surrounding the whole thing. I know the picture 'h' is talking about in Manchester that inspired some of the lyrics. The angels in this world are definitely not in the walls of churches. And the heroes are not in government.

[@JimNewstead]

100% agreed.

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

Thank your partner for us... They all looked after me during all the sh*t that Covid has left me with. Please say thanks from a grateful person

[@paulf2557]

Well that was just brilliant and awe inspiring wasn't it? And that was just the reaction. The song itself was positively spiritual, ethereal and totally magic. As everyone else comments, will stay on repeat for a long time. I feel so sorry for people who don't get or haven't heard this.

[@paulmcmillan5941]

It's stunning isn't it? I've loved Marillion for a long long time and with this one the bar just got lifted again. Thanks for this honest review Jim. It was just as special seeing you as moved as I was when I heard this for the first time. What a Brilliant, incredible awe inspiring collection of songs!

[@suedehead23]

Jim, Ian Mosley is one of my favourite drummers and I think he is stupidly underrated... Listen to The Party and really pay attention when the guitar break comes in at the end ;)

[@tonyfurminger8308]

Care hit me in exactly the same way, Jim. The ending is such an emotional piece of music. Pure class, right there

[@MrJuanBuzz]

Sounds that can't be made and FEAR are great great albums but, for me, this one is at the same level of Brave or Marbles. Well done Jim!

[@killianlpc]

It's a stunning record to produce music of this quality after so many years is amazing. Just some beautiful structure and melodies it just flows like a beautiful waterfall it is their best along Misplaced Childhood. Wonderful.

[@didididi71]

this is an album with absolute no fillers...very lovely and nice reaction and opinion ..thank you

[@paulhaycroft4672]

Absolutely amazing review Jim … to comment on that incredible track is so difficult to get right … however the emotions and meaning this music brings was perfectly matched by your comments and engagement… both Marillion and you nailed it … thanks for sharing … an hour of my life not wasted!

[@JimNewstead]

Paul, thank you so much. It was both a great listen and a difficult one. Quite potent!

[@andrestemmermann2010]

Wow, Jim. What a masterpiece and what a reaction! Love the record and your heartfelt comments. This is the record for the time we're living in. Sad but true. Stay well. All of you, wherever you are.

[@andrewrodger775]

Welcome to the UKs best kept secret. Marillion.

[@frreinov]

I love how Jim didn't know where this was going: yes, my friend. Wet eyes and feelings just on the surface. Welcome to our world. Love your video.

[@JimNewstead]

Thanks Roberto!

[@gilesashley1299]

Thats such an emotional song. Amazing.

[@richardromhansen328]

What a wonderful record and review. The Crow and the Nightingale and Care is beyond art....Makes old men cry! Thank you for a very good channel, Jim!

[@niamhdorrian4163]

Mr Moseley touch in this piece of music is sublime.....a very underrated technician to say the least.

[@veritas1414]

Ahhh Care, a real tear jerker. I can't wait to see this song life. I know i am going to cry and i don't care.... pun intended.

[@bonnieboswell6607]

I cried when I listened to Care.My husband and I listened to it together and separately 40 odd times. Then we went to the Weekend in Montreal. We have been Marillion fans for 38 years, we have heard them live a number of times. None of that prepared us for that night, nothing. They played AHIBID on Saturday night. Like everyone, I thought I was ready. When they played Care everyone was standing mostly holding each other. At the end of the song there was a completely quiet room, 3 seconds or so, then the clapping and quiet cheers began. Like Gaza this album and this song Care in particular, are landmark pieces of music from the best band in the world.

[@drink_with_the_dead]

Best music reaction of all time..and tbh, you getting caught off guard caught me guard so much that I became emotional. This Albin grows with each and every listen. Just amazing.

[@JimNewstead]

Sorry! I didn’t mean to do that, it was an emotional mugging for sure!

[@drink_with_the_dead]

@@JimNewstead all good! That's real right there!

[@Gravityys]

I've heard bits here and there but this is my first full length by Marillion and I'm completely blown away. Thank you Jim!

[@siloagrain2176]

Thanks. The whole reccord hasn t this sort of melodic theme that you can find in transatlantic... BUT marillion is working, as steven wilson more on melodic athmosphere, and THIS is freaking Uplifting..marillion can break uour heart with joy or contemplation. That s all

[@VINYLIZER]

I still dont have this album...been listening to Care and a couple of the other songs. Sounds great love the guitar....perfect to chill too

[@chadmitchell7648]

The opening of this track feels like the groove from Gabriel's "DIgging in the Dirt". Pete Trawavas is a tiny little monster, always has been. Ian is highly underrated, he's much like Charlie Watts - rock solid, great feel, excellent dynamics (Fugazi notwithstanding) Rother's solo in the midsection is an absolute gem. And the end? Shut up, I'm not cryin' you're cryin'. ;) Also, for those reading the lyrics sheet and wondering what "An domhan" (say it "An doo-hahn") means, it is Gaelic for "The Universe". I think it must be Irish - Scots Ghaidlig would probably say "An doo-Vahn", if my dime-store lessons are worth anything at all. :D

[@ronouwe93]

This is more than just an album with music. This is an experience.

[@gavinferguson]

played the to nurse wife and she says its lovley but she cant cry any more for whats happened the last 2 years an continues every day she had another funeral last week, she doesnt tell me about them anymore..

[@JimNewstead]

I can’t imagine the trauma she and countless other “angels” have endured.

[@talibe801]

saw the concert 10-11-12, saturday 11 was all the album" An Hour before its dark"...the best of the 3 days..second time i saw the Marilion Weekend and its worth every cent.

[@1mbpdf33]

Jim's hooked! There are other albums as good as this. Afraid of Sunlight, Marbles and Brave to name 3 👍 - Great genuine reaction too. I enjoyed watching this album review. Keep it up and all the best 👌

[@JimNewstead]

Thank you 🙏

[@positivelastaction3957]

Mark's keyboard and effects work is masterful on this track. Marillion at their very best. Mike Hunter is such an amazing producer. And Ian, he is a maestro. What a track and album.

[@HMoilc]

I got to know Marillion in the days of Kayleigh, bought the script album and shed tears the first time I heard the music. Since then it's happened again and again. But only with Marillion

[@simonbondsfield4249]

It's just a stunning, stunning song. It's been on repeat since Friday

[@romaocasals1]

Marillion é a mais incrível banda de rock progressivo, as músicas são geniais, tocadas de modo inigualável. Não existe no mundo melhores executantes, principalmente o baterista e o guitarrista.

[@rogerrodrigues3528]

Marillion❤️ meu Eterno Amor Musical! Amo tudo Isso!🎶🎸

[@ganapati2623]

So much love, another name for Marillion.

[@handy905]

Stunning piece of work from start to finish - and a powerful, honest, brave reaction! Thanks Jim... and the band... and all Angels...

[@ianmolymolyneaux6323]

Wow what an amazing album, uplifting and emotional. Definitely one of their best. It may even take the crown with further listening.

[@laurentcorso4219]

Hello jim, This record make me cries ! Care it’s so powerful What an end ! Just perfect. Beautiful.

[@benjaminsidneykidd-bentley3966]

It's as you say the song takes all your emotion and shakes it up and done. It's the amazing start of no.4 got me caught out 1st time and by the end, boy did I cry. Human was a good way of discribing that. Amazing. Just whe I thoght they had peaked at F.E.A.R, they pull it off again! And as a fan It was well worth wait.

[@iantrott9152]

Thank you Jim :)

[@didididi71]

Every three or four weeks I must listen and watch to this video

[@JoseCORREIA-kr6yi]

just the same for me ...

[@nocaramos1998]

there are things impossible to explain. Only by feeling it makes it possible to start talking about it. They sure can make us fly to our secret universe... where we feel unique and in touch with ourselfs. Marillion made me like music when I was 15. They sure made me LOVE music since than. Your silence after the song finished is the best way to really describe it. It's amazing how can they keep make us feel this way after all those years. All the best to you Jim ;)

[@The_Grumpy_Loyal]

This is the stand out track on the album...awesome stuff..Every Cell reduces me to. a wreck at the point that H sings Found freedom in a diamond I won't trade, Not even for heaven...followed by that amazing guitar solo...crying like a baby

[@MaraxisArcanist]

Jim, thanks so much for sharing this album. Even if it's not something I'd have explored on my own, I've greatly enjoyed listening to it with you. There's some truly outstanding music here.

[@JimNewstead]

No worries! Thanks for sticking with it!!!!!

[@yannick2047]

The arrangement is nicely complex and the overall melodic flow of the music is amazing. So, they really did a good job. This is some good stuff!

[@badmojoman]

Your reaction helped validate just how I felt and continue to feel. Thank you for that honest expression

[@billmorgan306]

I told you Jim yesterday when you listen to this it will hit you emotionally..

[@mortenstra]

What a great review, Jim! I got emotional too when listening to these fantastic songs. I must say that this is probably their best album ever. I did’nt think that was possible :-)

[@claywalnum3143]

A truly spectacular album.

[@JimNewstead]

It is 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼☕️☕️☕️ thank you 🙏

[@yannick2047]

Amen.

[@v1sionary100]

The stars aligned with this album and something very very special happened!

[@ms-yf4vw]

Recently discovered your channel and have been hooked since! Love your passion for music. It was magical to share your reaction to this beautiful album with you. Music continues to move us and in my humble opinion, be my therapy too! Mark 🤘

[@JimNewstead]

It is certainly therapeutic! Thank you for the kind words. Welcome to my silly channel!

[@pauldavis645]

Yes I get you completely it’s award winning absolute perfection especially from a disabled person’s point of view

[@pasit1738]

Have I mentioned Pete's bass playing yet? His is very professional and a musician with a good taste. He's not making a number out if himself, just like Ian Mosley. The boys let their playing speak for themselves.

[@richps42]

Hey just watched your review of care.. I came across you on the marillion monthly with Lucy. Wondered what you thought, and it seemed to bring you the same emotions It brought me. I was envious of you being able to listen to this for the first time, I remember what it did.. I saw them in Sheffield and Care brought them a standing ovation.. my son was speechless for a while after.. I was in tears 😊😊 as were lots of us.. Keep up the great work mate and you have have a new subscriber 🎉🎉😊 all the best

[@tomaswagenknecht4196]

"Angels On Earth" is is wonderful........Top of the whole album! Unbelievable!

[@kdetroch]

Thanks Jim for this integer, genuine reaction on the most beautiful album (for me) from Marillion .. even it was stated they do not have that many still in the making let's hope still a few and always with their view of trying to do the best.

[@mvwmark8955]

FANTASTIC!! How is it possible for these guys to create this? I thought "All One Tonight" from FEAR was going to be Steve R's limit at this moment in his career. (I bawled my eyes out at All One Tonight @ Albert) ....., but oh boy. Care is just sublime...... and tears were there again. Thanks Steve & Thank you Marillion. And your videos are top notch , Jim. Cheers

[@katierootham]

Just like you said Jim, there are no words, Care and the whole album is simply stunning. I've always loved Marillion, but this album, rocks the heart and soul, it speaks volumes on every level. I just can't stop listening to the album and the first listen, I loved every song straight away. The arrangement, lyrics and musicality are bang on, its beautiful all round and a very emotional album. 💜😎

[@stevetrow8989]

No words for this, clearly touched you. I lost friends during Covid and my niece is a nurse working on the front line. I’m gonna buy this CD for her x

[@PCmaatje]

Wow, perhaps the best reaction video I ever saw!! Just saying nothing sometimes is the best way to express yourself... Thanks a lot Jim, to help me understand the song Care better!! In fact, to 'feel' the song better!! In May 2022 I'll see the band play this live during the Marillion Weekend in Leicester. There will be a lot of tissues needed for the crowd, I'm afraid...

[@JimNewstead]

The best? Thank you….. it hit me quite hard.

[@stephenhaunch3468]

Great reaction Jim. Thank you. I will say that this album is the best since Marbles and might even top it.

[@tonycudley2851]

I've been reacting to this song in exactly the same way since last Friday. But just to break things up a little, I'm now reacting in that exact same way to someone else's reaction....to this monumental, heartwarming, dramatic, emotional rollercoaster of a song. Hope not, but If this is to be the last song on the last ever Marillion album...then what an end to a legacy that would be. Loving your reviews. Good job pal..!

[@sjord67]

I was expecting same old same old with this album as I could never get into FEAR, or Sounds that Can't Be Made particularly. I couldn't have been more wrong. You've got to go back to about the Brave or Afraid of Sunlight era to top this. Brilliant album, brilliant review.

[@simonbondsfield4249]

I thought I was the only one who thought that about FEAR. I've tried so many times to get into it, but it just bores me. Agree with the comparisons with Brave & AOS. It's THAT good 👍

[@lalski08]

Listen to BRAVE Jim...Stunning

[@80Days]

Music has an ability to tap into people’s emotions, and Marillion have become masters of this craft. I listened to Care for the first time last week and my reaction was the same. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I think all of us can find our own parallels with this song and the fine dance we and/or our loved ones tread between this world and the next. The themes of celebration, love, loss and the upmost respect for the human kindness that is shown to us by those angels on earth; married with such uplifting, joyous music is nothing short of majestic. It is simply their finest moment… Watching your reaction Jim, set me off all over again… 😢

[@JimNewstead]

Sorry about that!

[@marcellodematteis3289]

I cry, I cry, I cry and keep crying. Live can be so beautiful sometimes.

[@Juststartingout768]

The other day I told you Care would get people emotional. That is all you can ask of music. Thank you for sharing. It has been a privilege

[@JimNewstead]

Thanks

[@mavawa]

Jim, your speechlessness said it all. No words needed, just listen to perfection. 🙂

[@laurentmercier419]

Merci Jim pour ce magnifique moment d'émotion ! Je pense que c'est l'un de leurs meilleurs albums avec Brave. Marillion fait partie de ces rares groupes a pouvoir donner autant d'émotion. Et à te voir réagir, cela m'a donné des frissons. Merci Jim...

[@thierrybusson]

Tout à fait d'accord avec vous. Marillion propose une musique unique depuis maintenant 40 ans, chaque album, que ce soit avec Fish ou avec Steve Hogarth, est une aventure musicale incroyable. Avec H, l'émotion est souvent au rendez-vous, c'est un chanteur exceptionnel, un parolier de grand talent et un showman de premier plan. Je suis heureux de les revoir sur scène à Dijon, au Zénith, en octobre prochain, avec un nouvel album une fois de plus magistral. Ca fait 37 ans que je suis un "fan" de ce groupe... :)

[@dafdaffer1]

Driving home from work last week listening to the new Marillion album, this song came on, I just stopped inside, I instantly knew what this was attributed too. amazing.

[@marcleblanc8156]

Marillion est le plus merveilleux joyau musical du 3 ieme millénaire.

[@andrewobrien1034]

For those that aren't aware, Michael Hunter - the albums producer/engineer and described by Steve Hogarth as the unofficial sixth member of the band - is also the composer for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV. It makes Jim's "I was emotionally mugged by a song!" comment of the review particularly apposite.

[@christianschofield577]

Different Michael Hunter