Since you are interested in Happiness is the Road - Volume 2 - The Hard Shoulder, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
Marillion
Happiness is the Road - Volume 1 - Essence [ Racket Records / CD - released 28/Oct/2008 ] 'Essence' is an adventurous musical trip exploring life's biggest question: "What's it all about?" |
Porcupine Tree
Fear of a Blank Planet [ Roadrunner Records / CD - released 5/Jun/2007 ] One of the premiere prog-metal releases of 2007. Porcupine Tree follows up its well-received 'Deadwing' album with another highly ambitious outing. |
Transatlantic
The Whirlwind (Special Edition Digipak) [ Metal Blade Records / 2 CD - released 26/Oct/2009 ] 'The Whirlwind' is a 77-minute composition that is sure to satisfy this progressive rock supergroup's legions of fans, who have patiently waited almost the entire decade for the reunion of these four, astounding musicians. |
Richard Barbieri
Stranger Inside [ Kscope / Snapper Music / CD - released 22/Sep/2008 ] 'Stranger Inside' is another fine solo album from the ex-Japan and current Porcupine Tree keyboard legend. 'Stranger Inside' further develops Barbieri's unique approach to texture, harmony and rhythm. |
Travis & Fripp
Thread [ Panegyric Music / CD - released 22/Jul/2008 ] 'Thread' is nine improvised pieces by Theo Travis (alto flute + soprano sax) & Robert Fripp (guitar + soundscapes). It was recorded at DGM Soundworld by David Singleton, with editing / mixing / mastering courtesy of Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree). |
Steven Wilson
Insurgentes (Digi-book Set) [ Kscope / 2 CD/DVD - released 9/Mar/2009 ] Comprising ten tracks that range from ballads + anthems to all-out industrial noise assaults, 'Insurgentes' is Steven Wilson debut "solo" album. |