Rebounding from the inconsistent Holidays in Eden,
Marillion retreated to the studio for 15 months to write and record the concept album
Brave. Telling the story of an abused girl wandering on Severn Bridge, the album is a solid mix of symphonic tracks with a pronounced rock edge. A band known for trilogies, the final set of "The Great Escape," "The Last of You," and "Falling From the Moon" form one of the most dynamic showcases for vocalist
Steve Hogarth and guitarist
Steve Rothery.
Brave remains the most complex
Marillion release to date, with layers and layers of sound. A full-length movie of
Brave, directed by Richard Stanley, was released in Europe in conjunction with the album. ~ Dale Jensen