🇬🇧...SW is brilliant musically and would probably have the ability to play any instrument except perhaps wind instruments and drums... 🇩🇪...SW ist genial musikalisch gesehen & hätte tendenziell wohl die Fähigkeit sich jedwelches Instrument draufzuschaffen außer vielleicht Blasinstrumente & Drums...
When I was introduced to Dream Theater in 1996 I was hook line and sinker. When Mike Portnoy nominated In Absentia as BEST Prog Rock album for 2004 I found my NEW favorite band and it's been Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson ever since
Did not get that reception in the UK in 2001, i`m Turning young people in to the `Tree now (2023) an am asked if this a NEW BAND as they have never heard of them, then the RED pill is given,another Convert,I hope Even Less usualy does it,an asked "is that Dave Gilmore?"
Excellent sound production. Also my opinion of drummer Chris Maitland has soared upon hearing this album. As a drummer of prog myself I favor Gavin Harrison's style and improvisations as one of the best living drummers but nice job here Chris.
Dude the bass in these songs is just soooo groooovy, not enough people are talking about the great basslines and bass tones present in this bands albums and live shows. Colin Edwin grooooovin
PT is the greatest band that nobody knows ! Well I sure know them and judging from the majority of comments here, there are plenty more PT lovers who know that they are outstanding. Their music resonates and always leaves you wanting more !
They may actually take over as my favorite band and take over Pink Floyd's space. That is really hard for me to say... but these guys are sooooo bloody talented. Can I have them both as number 1???? ;)
Great band...But; as a Pink Floyd lover; I don't see why both bands can't occupy the same hole...Don't look for the best; i did it for decades; just enjoy all the great and profound artists in the prog genre, jazz, classical, rock, ...Those four are a lifetime pursuit that can NEVER be exhausted.
PT nails this set. I wasn't expecting Russia On Ice to be so flawless or Hatesong to outshine the album version by leaps & bounds. The latter is extremely dark & hits home more than I'd ever wish.
