The 2017 remaster, overseen by prog-master , breathes new life into the recordings. By moving to a 24-bit FLAC format, the dynamic range is significantly expanded. This isn't just about volume; it’s about the "air" around Steve Rothery’s soaring guitar solos and the clarity of Fish’s emotive, poetic delivery. Why 24-bit FLAC Matters for This Album
Misplaced Childhood is a continuous piece of music, a sonic journey through childhood innocence, lost love, and sudden fame. Listening in high-resolution FLAC provides several key advantages:
In the climax of "Blind Curve," you can distinctively hear the interplay between the synthesizers and the lead guitar without the "muddiness" found in standard 16-bit CDs or lossy MP3s.
Marillion’s Misplaced Childhood : The 2017 Definitive High-Res Experience
FLAC ensures the seamless transitions between tracks (like the flow from "Pseudo Silk Kimono" into "Kayleigh") are preserved exactly as intended.
For fans of progressive rock, the 2017 Deluxe Edition of Marillion’s Misplaced Childhood —specifically the remaster—represents the holy grail of digital audio. While the 1985 original was a landmark of the era, the 2017 Steven Wilson remix peels back decades of "80s gloss" to reveal the raw, symphonic heart of the band’s most successful concept album. The Significance of the 2017 Remaster
Whether you are a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the "Fish-era" of Marillion, hearing this album in 24-bit high-resolution is the closest you can get to sitting behind the mixing desk at Hansa Tonstudio.
