Don't be scared.. You might even like it...

Review Score: (10/10)
Holidays in Eden is often slagged by tried and true Marillion fans, but I submit to you that while it's not their best, it still is a great recording. Holidays finds Marillion and Steve Hogarth still shaking off ghosts from the past, Marillion's being ex-leader Fish and H's being his pop music roots.

What we have here is what many snobby fan's consider Marillion's first true attempt at mainstream pop, but in reality, I find it a good if sometimes rough blending of Marillion's hard, proggy sound, and H's leanings toward pop. Many tracks on this CD bear mentioning. The title track, the ending trilogy, and little gems like No One Can and Waiting to Happen, which for me, made their way onto many a girlfriend's mix tape.

The mood of this CD is very dark, especially if you listen closely to The Party, The Collection and again, the title track.

The bonus CD gives us a glimps at how these songs formed and even a listen to H's pop sound. This CD is well worth the money and the time..

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