A Curiosity

Marillion, of all bands, has hit the dance charts abroad!

In 2003/2004 Marillion held a unique contest, allowing fans to purchase masters from our Anoraknophobia album. The subsequent release Remixomatosis featured the winners of this contest.

After the winners were chosen, several were contacted and given masters for 'You're Gone' and 'Don't Hurt Yourself' for remixing as possible b-sides to further single releases from Marbles as well as bonus tracks for a planned retail release of Remixomatosis. When we received these new remixes, several stood out as 'club anthems' and we put a new plan into motion...We chose 3 club-friendly tracks and pressed them to limited-edition 12" vinyl to be sent to clubs across Europe and the UK - but to keep anonymity, they were released only under the title 'Remixomatosis'. As the tracks got played in clubs and a buzz began, the single entered the UK dance charts at number 31, eventually climbing up to number 21 before dropping out.

The single was released in June 2005 and charted in July, but the tracks continue to get airplay in clubs.