Happiness Is the Road

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Happiness is the Road is Marillion's 15th studio album.

A double album(released as two individual CD's) the initial release was only available to those who pre-ordered the special edition (the proceeds of the pre-order were used to finance the recording and promotion of the album). The tracklisting was revealed on July 30, 2008.[1][2][3]

The first single released ("Whatever Is Wrong With You") was released as a download, and fans were asked to enter a competition to make their own video to the track. Videos are to be uploaded to YouTube and the video with the most views by 1st December 2008 will win £5000. In addition, there will be a further £5000 prize for the video judged by the band to be the best.[4]

Marillion initially made the album available for free on peer-to-peer files. When the tracks were first played, a pop-up box appeared, allowing listeners to give the band their email address. This was used to contact downloaders with offers on Marillion merchandise.[5]

The album artwork was created by a Spanish artist named Antonio Seijas.

Tracklisting

Volume 1: Essence

  1. "Dreamy Street" — 2:02
  2. "This Train Is My Life" — 4:50
  3. "Essence" — 6:29
  4. "Wrapped Up in Time" — 5:06
  5. "Liquidity" — 2:12
  6. "Nothing Fills the Hole" — 3:23
  7. "Woke Up" — 3:40
  8. "Trap the Spark" — 5:43
  9. "A State of Mind" — 4:33
  10. "Happiness Is the Road" — 10:05
  11. "Half-Full Jam" (Hidden track) - 6:48

(Track 11 is listed as Half-Empty Jam on the download version, but was changed just prior to the CD release of the album.)

Volume 2: The Hard Shoulder

  1. "Thunder Fly" — 6:24
  2. "The Man from the Planet Marzipan" — 7:55
  3. "Asylum Satellite #1" — 9:32
  4. "Older Than Me" — 3:11
  5. "Throw Me Out" — 4:01
  6. "Half the World" — 5:08
  7. "Whatever Is Wrong with You" — 4:16
  8. "Especially True" — 4:37
  9. "Real Tears for Sale" — 7:34

References

  1. ^ The Classic Rock Society: MARILLION - Happiness Is The Road
  2. ^ Want $10,000? Get thee a video camera :: Beacon News :: Lifestyles:
  3. ^ marillion.com | MUSIC - Discography - Album 15 | The Official Marillion Website
  4. ^ Whateveriswrongwithyou.com
  5. ^ BBC NEWS | New Marillion album free to share

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