An Hour Before It's Dark
An Hour Before It's Dark is the 20th studio album by British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released on 4 March 2022 by Intact and earMUSIC. Background. On 3 August 2021, Marillion announced the launch of their new pre-order campaign for the recording and release of a new studio album, their first since "With Friends from the Orchestra" (2019). Frontman Steve Hogarth said "the overall feeling" of the album "is surprisingly upbeat", with the Choir Noir adding "new soul" and "colour" to the music. The album includes a behind the scenes documentary  about the making of the record, and a performance of "Murder Machines" from Real World Studios. Release. "An Hour Before It's Dark" was released on 4 March 2022. To promote the record, several London black cabs were decorated with the album's artwork and free rides are given if the customer mentioned a password, which was the album's title. The promotion will run from 4–14 March. On 7 March 2022, the band announced a 9-date UK tour for September 2022. Commercial performance. On the UK Albums Chart dated 11 March 2022, "An Hour Before It's Dark  entered at number two, their highest chart position since Clutching at Straws" in 1987. Track listing. Note: After 4 minutes of silence following "Angels on Earth", the CD will play a 12" remix of "Murder Machines". Personnel. Marillion Additional musicians Production