Misplaced Childhood

I had to listen to this at a fairly low volume as my son napped in the car which led to a lot of this sounding like Lin-Manuel Miranda fronting a prog rock band and I am agreeable to that

A really fun throwback! This feels like it came too late for the first wave of great prog albums but a bit too early to initiate a new wave or a nostalgia. But completely out of context and all on its own in 2024, it's a fun time! Reminds me a lot of Genesis.

a light, repetitive pop rock without hype

Heavy Pink Floyd vibes (a little too much if I'm finding faults) and that operatic, declamatory vocal style wears thin for me - but it pulled out from that as it went along, and the music overall was strong and inventive enough to bring me around.

I enjoyed it, but did feel it outwore its welcome at a point, maybe a little tighter would have elevated it for me.

5/10. I see why Kayleigh is the only song from this artist with many plays on Spotify. Very 1980s

It sounds like a 70s Genesis album with an 80s production style. The lead singer might even do a better Peter Gabriel impression than Phil Collins.

Marillion is for NERDS. 3/5.

To me it sounds like any other prog-rock album

Misplaced Childhood certainly has a timelessness about it. The transitions are expert, with only the slightest elevation change between tracks and suites. It's nice to hear a fully pop-oriented album in this vein, committed to staying on a single LP; Without rough edges, there's little to stick in the mind, a rush of colors, a pleasant word.