Marillion Christmas Recordings 01-02

Like with most series, it's interesting to witness changes and Marillion is no different. In the beginning, they are casual and somewhat awkward. By the end, they are no less informal (maybe even more relaxed, i.e. giddy) but naturally polished from experience. One thing these recording do is humanize the band.

Marillion: A Verry Barry Christmas (2001)

I Saw Three Ships

This is the 21st Century

Between You and Me

Map of the World

Separated Out

Number One

House

Go

This is the 21st Century Instrumental

'Lonely This Christmas' was recorded in October 2002 during Marbles writing sessions in Bath, England, with Marillion doing their best to be Elvis Presley. -- Marillion website

That's not enough of an explaination for this bizarre cover, but it's all I've got. The band really got past any shyness with this release. 

Santa and His Elvis (2002)

Marillion's Christmas Message

Lonely This Christmas

Fruit of the Wild Rose

Between You and Me

Map of the World

Answering Machine

Afraid of Sunlight

King

This is the 21st Century