Porcupine Tree

[Apocalypse King]

I just discovered this band a couple of days ago, and to say I was impressed would be an understatement.. Does anyone else know them? Does anyone want to reccomend some songs for me to check out? Please? hehe

[Nikora]

Helloooo there Scotty

what do they sound like then? for those who have no idea who they are

[Apocalypse King]

Hmm.. well.. my descriptions are always horrible but I'll try...

The tracks I've heard so far sound a bit like Radiohead's more prog-like stuff, combined with a bit of Tool.. But I haven't really heard much.. the tracks I've heard are Trains, Strip The Soul, Buying New Soul, Stars Die, Don't Hate Me, and Dislocated Day..

Told ya my descriptions sucked..

You can find out better here (http://www.porcupinetree.com/)

[€ngel]

Yes! A friend of mine has all of their cds. Great band! Nice artwork too.

[Apocalypse King]

Yes! A friend of mine has all of their cds. Great band! Nice artwork too.

I'm seriously considering buying all their CDs now, after hearing only a handful of songs..

[inn]

I have one album somewhere and some mp3s, they sound very sorta chilled if I remember, quite nice

[€ngel]

I'm seriously considering buying all their CDs now, after hearing only a handful of songs..

I heard 2 of their cds (not sure how many they have), but I liked all the songs! Let me know if you bought some cds, I'm very curious if they're all that good.

[Mikhail Gorbachev]

I have all their CDs, they be ace.

[Apocalypse King]

I have all their CDs, they be ace.

I'm gonna get all their CDs. When I have money that is.. *ahem*

[LINKIN]

My friend's most adorable band
she loves it to death :D

and i like them too. really awesome! :cool:

[progmetalfan]

PT are AMAZING. Anyone who is a fan of Muse's more atmospheric stuff, or even their rockin stuff, should fall in love with Porcupine Tree.

Here's a link to an MP3, if anyone is interested... Sound of Muzak (http://www2.progarchives.com/mp3/Porcupine%20Tree%20-%20In%20Absentia%20-%2004%20-%20The%20Sound%20Of%20Muzak.mp3)

[SmashingTool]

Everyone who likes Muse should at least check Porcupine Tree out. For anyone who is lazy and has aim, I will gladly supply a song or two. Name is SmashingTool2

[Apocalypse King]

Ok, I have a few PT albums now.

On The Sunday of Life...

Voyage 34

Signify

In Absentia

And I have a whole bunch of tracks off their other albums.

Basically, I have totally fallen in love with this band. Everything I have heard by them is totally awesome.

New album next month!! I can't wait, I'm really looking forward to it!

[progmetalfan]

Yes. Deadwing should be great. If you want a track off of it, PM me. I've got one of the singles, Shallow. It is ROCKIN.

Also, if you like PT, you should check out another PT, Pineapple Thief. They are also incredible, with similar stylings to Porcupine Tree, Radiohead, and the like. Just with very few heavy parts, if any.

[Paul]

That Sound of Musak track sounds a bit like Anathema

[SmashingTool]

Pineapple Thief is interesting, but they lack the magic of Porcupine Tree

[progmetalfan]

The new Porcupine Tree is most likely the album of the year so far for me. Awesome stuff, with some nice guest appearances my Adrian Belew and Mikael Akerfeldt.

[€ngel]

I'm really curious about the new album! And I'll defenatly going to see them when they play in Amsterdam. :happy:

[Apocalypse King]

Had to come on here just to post about the new album, Deadwing.

AMAZING album. Album of the year so far. Can't imagine anything coming out will be better than it either. I had HUGE expectations for this album, and it has exceeded them. This album is better than In Absentia, and I didn't think they could do an album better than that.

Going to see them on Friday, Wooooo! ^_^

[Ribcage]

Anathema supported them a couple of days ago and I didnt even know about it :( I would have gone just to see anathema. However, I have been hearing good stuff about them. About time I checked them out me thinks.

[progmetalfan]

Had to come on here just to post about the new album, Deadwing.

AMAZING album. Album of the year so far. Can't imagine anything coming out will be better than it either. I had HUGE expectations for this album, and it has exceeded them. This album is better than In Absentia, and I didn't think they could do an album better than that.

Going to see them on Friday, Wooooo! ^_^

I hope to GAD I get to see them in Toronto in May. I would die if I get to.

P.S. You are a lucky bastard. :D

[Apocalypse King]

Anathema supported them a couple of days ago and I didnt even know about it :( I would have gone just to see anathema. However, I have been hearing good stuff about them. About time I checked them out me thinks.

Are Anathema the suport on the UK tour? *looks at Anathema site* They are! Wow! ^__^

I hope to GAD I get to see them in Toronto in May. I would die if I get to.

P.S. You are a lucky bastard. :D

I know :happy:

[Apocalypse King]

That was amazing last night! Well gonna see them next time they're here! And Anathema rocked as well ^__^.

[Jette]

im just listening to piano lessons for the first time, found it in my sisters folder. i must say doesnt impress me much really. its background music

[Apocalypse King]

im just listening to piano lessons for the first time, found it in my sisters folder. i must say doesnt impress me much really. its background music

Piano Lessons is one of their worst songs, pfft. Don't judge them on that, please!

[progmetalfan]

I recommend anything other than Piano Lessons, then you shall be pleased with that you hear. :happy:

[Jette]

if its anythong other than piano lessons, it should be good :P ill find something else

[random guy]

Had to come on here just to post about the new album, Deadwing.

AMAZING album. Album of the year so far. Can't imagine anything coming out will be better than it either. I had HUGE expectations for this album, and it has exceeded them. This album is better than In Absentia, and I didn't think they could do an album better than that.

Going to see them on Friday, Wooooo! ^_^

Too right it's amazing! I bought it yesterday and I have to say it's fantastic! Glass Arm Shattering is my favourite track on the album, but all the others are equally as good.

It's definately up there with The Sky Move Sideways (this and Deadwing are my favourite Porcupine Tree albums).

[Wowee Zowee]

has anyone checked out Blackfield?...project with steve wilson

i have the album and its pretty good...abit more mellow than porcupine tree.

[SmashingTool]

Hey, Piano Lessons is a good song!

[Magdalena]

I likeeeee it.

[Wowee Zowee]

I likeeeee it.
took you awhile.

[progmetalfan]

took you awhile.
Wasn't too long, actually. :LOL:

[Wowee Zowee]

Wasn't too long, actually. :LOL:
quiet yous :happy:
gimme some ben folds. :p

[progmetalfan]

I just realized yesterday that Deadwing is probably album of the year for me so far.

But new Opeth and Tool will probably have something to say about that.

quiet yous :happy:
gimme some ben folds. :p
Just go buy everything he's ever come into contact with. Much easier for both of us. :p

[Wowee Zowee]

I just realized yesterday that Deadwing is probably album of the year for me so far.

But new Opeth and Tool will probably have something to say about that.
i thought the tool album was coming out next year?
and whats with this site http://www.toolarmy.com/ found it on tools offical.

[progmetalfan]

i thought the tool album was coming out next year?
and whats with this site http://www.toolarmy.com/ found it on tools offical.
Yeah, looks like it's coming out next year. But it should come out this year. :indiff:

And no idea what's with the site; no time to check it out. :D

[SmashingTool]

I just realized yesterday that Deadwing is probably album of the year for me so far.


It was mine, until Dredg's new album surfaced :)

Everyone go buy dredg - 'Catch Without Arms' this tuesday

[Neil]

Gravity Eyelids is a quality song..can't say much for the person however :p

[Wowee Zowee]

Gravity Eyelids is a quality song..can't say much for the person however :p
oh you ;)

[Thessi]

I likey, I need some more though :happy:

[Wowee Zowee]

I likey, I need some more though :happy:
i have 5 of their albums.
but seeing as you dont know how to work computers.... :p

[Thessi]

i have 5 of their albums.
but seeing as you dont know how to work computers.... :p
Oi! :LOL: I know how to work them. I swear.

[Thessi]

Ohhhhhhh they are lovely. I've only got a handfull of songs but they all sound really good. Very nice and atmospheric without being too cheesy :happy:

[Nikora]

That was amazing last night! Well gonna see them next time they're here! And Anathema rocked as well ^__^.
I thought I posted in here already :LOL:
Yeah I kind of went for Anathema but Porcupine Tree were surprisingly good :happy: until they did Trains at the end :p Ooh I really don't like that one.....

[Thessi]

I thought I posted in here already :LOL:
Yeah I kind of went for Anathema but Porcupine Tree were surprisingly good :happy: until they did Trains at the end :p Ooh I really don't like that one.....
I LOVE Trains. You, my dear Nik, are mad :p

[Nikora]

I LOVE Trains. You, my dear Nik, are mad :p
Yes I am :cool: rememeber, this is the person who dies of laughter at certain remixes of NIN songs
...I don't know it just bugs me :LOL:

[Magdalena]

*wishes she had money*

[progmetalfan]

Wait, did someone say they DON'T like Trains?!?! :p

ACK. That hurts my brain to even think someone might not like that song. One of my favorite songs by anyone, ever. :happy:

I intend on buying like 4 Porcupine Tree CDs this weekend, or as many as can find, to shore up the collection. So many re-releases and live albums. :indiff:

[Apocalypse King]

Wait, did someone say they DON'T like Trains?!?! :p

ACK. That hurts my brain to even think someone might not like that song. One of my favorite songs by anyone, ever. :happy:

Also. It's just such a hard song to NOT like, it baffles me how anyone could dislike it!



And to the person who said about Blackfield, yeah, EVERYONE who likes Porcupine Tree, should check out Blackfield (Steve Wilson's side project with Israeli vocalist Aviv Geffen) if you haven't already, they are very good. Like PT, but a bit more... mellow, I guess. Some nice melodies and stuff.

[Magdalena]

*ahem*

Would any loverly person be willing to send me some tracks?

*begs*

[progmetalfan]

Also. It's just such a hard song to NOT like, it baffles me how anyone could dislike it!



And to the person who said about Blackfield, yeah, EVERYONE who likes Porcupine Tree, should check out Blackfield (Steve Wilson's side project with Israeli vocalist Aviv Geffen) if you haven't already, they are very good. Like PT, but a bit more... mellow, I guess. Some nice melodies and stuff.
Yes. Blackfield is just as good in its mellowness as Porcupine Tree are in their versatility. Both are just so, sooooooooooo great. Steven Wilson is an incredible songwriter.

[SmashingTool]

I'll be glad to share a few songs with anyone interested. Aim s/n is SmashingTool2, or i can do over email...

[Apocalypse King]

*ahem*

Would any loverly person be willing to send me some tracks?

*begs*

I'll send you some if you like when you're msn :)

[Wowee Zowee]

does anyone have the bonus tracks to Deadwing?

[SmashingTool]

I have Half-Light and So-Called Friend.

[Wowee Zowee]

I have Half-Light and So-Called Friend.
i downloaded So-Called Friend and its amazing!

[retardedgenius]

UK tour later this year. I'm going to the Glasgow gig for sure.

[Clunge]

Porcupine Tree are fast becoming one of my top bands. Some of their stuff is just beautiful and perfectly mixed with aggression.

Blackest Eyes, Wedding Nails, The Sounds Of Muzak, Gravity Eyelids, Piano Lessons, Hert Attack In A Layby, Mellotron Scratch, Strip The Soul and Pure Narcotic, I could go on.

In Absentia really is a fantastic album, go get it if you haven't got it.

[Nikora]

UK tour later this year. I'm going to the Glasgow gig for sure.
Is that at the Carling? I can't remember.. :unsure:

[Stu]

*bumps*

been listening to "In Absentia" a lot lately :happy: :D


that be all for today

[retardedgenius]

Is that at the Carling? I can't remember.. :unsure:
Yes it is and it's this coming Friday.

[Clunge]

http://www.studiomlive.com/webcasts.html

Second one down the page.

Brilliant gig, loads of stuff from the In Absentia period.

[Hammasphee]

Huge fan of PT, and all of Steven Wilson's stuff (favourite is actually Bass Communion, but I don't think they'd be many fans of that here!)
Stupid Dream reissue is out soon, really looking forward to that, probably their best album (definitely the one to start with), and the live DVD should be on it;s way soon - considering how good they are live, should be a bit special!

[Clunge]

I've been listening to Tinto Brass lots recently, such a freaky/weird tune.

[Wowee Zowee]

i only own deadwing now and its still as good as the day i bought it.

[Clunge]

Deadwing is a great album, Mellotron Scratch is lovely :happy:

[Clunge]

Bumping again because this band are so damn good but so annoyingly unknown.

To my ear, they're like a potion made from bits of bands like Dream Theater, Pink Floyd and Tool and their music can definitely be seen in newer bands like Amplifier, Coldplay, Muse and Radiohead.

Stupid Dream and In Absentia are two outstandingly good albums, some songs to checkout (not necessarily from those albums):

- Blackest Eyes
- Even Less
- Four Chords That Made A Million
- Gravity Eyelids
- Heart Attack In A Layby
- Prodigal
- The Sound Of Muzak
- Tinto Brass
- Trains

Go forth people and listen, they are just a great band :happy:

[manu2510]

I just discovered this band a couple of days ago, and to say I was impressed would be an understatement.. Does anyone else know them? Does anyone want to reccomend some songs for me to check out? Please? hehe

Blackest eyes is my fave from Porcupine Tree. Check it out..

[Frank Zappa]

n00b guide:

Early albums are like Pink Floyd
Latter day albums are just cool rock.

Best from each era:

early:

The Sky Moves Sideways
Signify

latter:

Lightbulb Sun
In Absentia


those 4 are essential to all PT fans. the rest can be picked up whenever.

[Cecily]

Great band!

[inn]

n00b guide:

Early albums are like Pink Floyd
Latter day albums are just cool rock.

Best from each era:

early:

The Sky Moves Sideways
Signify

latter:

Lightbulb Sun
In Absentia


those 4 are essential to all PT fans. the rest can be picked up whenever.

good post! I need to check out some more by these and I didn't know what to get

[bachrock]

i thought i'd like this band and even picked up their cd "in absentia," but don't really like it. that was months ago, maybe i'll give it a second chance.

[Clunge]

In Absentia is absolutely amazing. Listen to it 10 times, that might help.

[Stu]

new DVD on the way this summer
and a new Blackfield album later in the year, then the project with Akerfeldt and Portnoy :)

[Clunge]

Hoho, me and Bread have tickets for the Manchester gig :happy: :happy: :happy:

[Frank Zappa]

Hoho, me and Bread have tickets for the Manchester gig :happy: :happy: :happy:

I may be there. See ya there!

[Sleestack666]

Just got my remastered version of Stupid Dream this past weekend. Superb 5.1 mix. Ambulance Chasing is a great reference 5.1 track. Can't wait for the 5.1 remix of Lightbulb sun.

[MuseRsweet]

Porcupine tree are awesome! i have the albums
Deadwing, In Absentia and Lightbulb Sun
Does anyone know of a tour in Australia?

[Sleestack666]

If you like PT you might want to check out Steven Wilson's project Blackfield. His project No-man is also excellent, but very slow and different than PT. OSI is another great Burning Shed label band.

Apparently Steven Wilson, the lead singer of Opeth and Michael Portnoy are making an album... that should be and amazing collaboration.

[Clunge]

Yup, Steve Wilson, Mikael Akerfeldt and Mike Portnoy are making an album or something, that is going to be incredible.

[pubicmage]

I absolutely love The Sky Moves Sideways, but I have a lot of trouble trying to get into stuff like In Absentia and Lightbulb Sun...I just can't listen to them without getting bored! Deadwing is very good though. Arriving Somewhere but Not Here is sheer class.

[cyberdrummer]

PT are one of my favourite bands. Saw them last December and seeing them again in September. :D

[annnnnn]

The Tree is the air that I breathe. I saw them 2 times last year and i have tix to see them again in October. Personally my favorite tracks are Trains [In absentia] & Buying New Soul (this one's a b-side off the album Recordings, this album you cant find in stores so its download only really).

During the months I spent first getting into In Absentia, my life drastically changed. This is my one of my favorite albums ever. It's the perfect blend of artsy and metal.

They are starting a tour soon to promote their new live DVD "Arriving Somewhere" and i really recommend it, especially to Muse fans, cause i know muse fans know how to appreciate music

[Clunge]

Amazing band, so varied and they take lots of influences from music from different cultures.

Top songs for me:

- Arriving Somewhere, But Not Here
- Blackest Eyes
- Even Less
- Four Chords That Made A Million
- Gravity Eyelids
- Halo
- Heart Attack In A Layby
- Open Car
- Piano Lessons
- Sever
- She's Moved On
- Stranger By The Minute
- The Sound Of Muzak
- Tinto Brass
- Trains

If you're new to PT, get some of those.

[Clunge]

Ahh, just got back from my stay near Manchester with Mr. Bread after seeing PT.

And what an amazing gig it was too. I've never seen a band on such good form.

They played two sets, the first of completely new material (which is sounding epic). Then a set of older stuff:

Open Car
The Sound Of Muzak
Buying New Soul
Arriving Somewhere, But Not Here
.3
The Start Of Something Beautiful
Trains
----------
Halo
Blackest Eyes

We met Steve Wilson too who seemed like a great shap, no ego or anything, just a nice guy who appreciates his fan. Got signed tickets too!

[RadioBread]

Ahh, just got back from my stay near Manchester with Mr. Bread after seeing PT.

And what an amazing gig it was too. I've never seen a band on such good form.

They played two sets, the first of completely new material (which is sounding epic). Then a set of older stuff:

Open Car
The Sound Of Muzak
Buying New Soul
Arriving Somewhere, But Not Here
.3
The Start Of Something Beautiful
Trains
----------
Halo
Blackest Eyes

We met Steve Wilson too who seemed like a great shap, no ego or anything, just a nice guy who appreciates his fan. Got signed tickets too!

yep was a great gig, i have never been a huge pt fan, ive always liked them a lot but i only have one album which im my books doesnt make me a huge fan, but last night they were just amazing, ive never been happier to stand a listen without jumping/moshing/singing and an enitre set of new songs could potentially have been shit but worked really well. great gig

[Clunge]

And just think, if we could drive/lived in Manch, we could have gone to their afterparty :( .

[RadioBread]

And just think, if we could drive/lived in Manch, we could have gone to their afterparty :( .

if i go to salford that may well happen :D

[Clunge]

if i go to salford that may well happen :D
True, but then I'll be going too because I'll be crashing at yours in Salford of course :D .

[amj8831]

THERE WAS AN AFTERPARTY!?!?! where was this, I could have gone seeing as I go to the university!! And also, where abouts were you guys who went, I ended up near the front, with loads of space as well. I was the guy in a white/black checked shirt if any of you saw me, I'm tall with spiky hair.

Oh and also, Ed gave me the eyebrows during the gig, I'm sure. We had eye contact for about 2 seconds and then he raised his eyebrows lol. I think it's cos i was surrounded by short people and I looked like I knew stuff.

[RadioBread]

yeh the aftershow was at big hands as most academy aftershows are, when your next at a gig there have a look.

[amj8831]

very nice, seeing Opeth there on the 10th Nov!!

[Clunge]

very nice, seeing Opeth there on the 10th Nov!!
They're playing Exeter on the 11th... and I'm seeing Muse then :( /:D .

I'd love to see Opeth live.

[amj8831]

It was a toss up between Muse and Opeth and I went for Opeth given that I was at Earl's Court and Reading.

[Clunge]

Yee, I was split about 52% towards Muse and 48% towards Opeth.

Ah well, I'll catch them sometime :happy: .

[amj8831]

Heh yeah, I'll be sure to boast about how awesome they were!

[Clunge]

EVERYONE!

GO AND BUY 'IN ABSENTIA' AND 'DEADWING' NOW!

They are too friggin' good to be ignored. If you are a fan of Muse, you will like Porcupine Tree so nobody on this messageboard is excused from ignoring me.

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NOW!

[progmetalfan]

But buy In Absentia first. It is slightly better, mainly due to Trains. :D

[Clunge]

MDAIJNDWG^%R^%!"!(

I can't stop listening to PT after saturday, NP: She's Moved On.

They are just BRILLIANT!

NSNDNEWnnnneeieeieiighghghhhh!

And I don't think In Absentia is best, it's just a good starting point really, most n00b friendly album.

[progmetalfan]

And I don't think In Absentia is best, it's just a good starting point really, most n00b friendly album.

I know what you mean. In Absentia was my first PT album, but probably remains my favorite.

If Trains was the only song on it, it would probably still be my favorite. That song is too good. :D

[pubicmage]

The only album by them that I really like is The Sky Moves Sideways, but Deadwing has it's moments too.

Everything else is just mediocre..

[Clunge]

The only album by them that I really like is The Sky Moves Sideways, but Deadwing has it's moments too.

Everything else is just mediocre..
:noey:

Just, no.

Have you listened to the WHOLE of Stupid Dream, Signify, Lightbulb Sun and In Absentia?

Until then, you're point is utterly invalid :) .

[pubicmage]

Yes, and I've also heard the live albums "XM" and "XMII". They're not really very good, but they do have a few good songs, I guess.

Up The Downstair was quite a good album, though. And Voyage 34 was a total Pink Floyd rip off.

[Clunge]

Fair enough ;) .

I disagree wholeheartedly but I'm not in an argumentative mood :LOL: .

[annnnnn]

i just saw them friday in NY. half of the set was new stuff, and it was brilliant. i cant imaging how painful its going to be waiting for them to release their new album. so far i am doing ok.

[inn]

Mmmmm in absentia is delicious

[Clunge]

Mmm... I got 'Stars Die: The Delerium Years' a week or so agao, a compilation of all the best part of their early years (before they started rocking out).

S'brilliant, really chilled and mellow but still really catchy in typical PT style.

[Apocalypse King]

After seeing some of the new stuff live, I can't wait for the new album. It's gonna be somethin' else.


That long-ish song they played was amazing.. can't wait to hear that one on the CD.

[Clunge]

The monsterous 20 min song?

That was fookin' IMMENSE at Manchester :D .

[Apocalypse King]

The monsterous 20 min song?

That was fookin' IMMENSE at Manchester :D .

Same in Glasgow :D So was all the new stuff though. Really can't wait for the new album!

[Clunge]

Me too.

T'will be one of the highlights of 07 musically I think, along with new Radiohead :happy: .

[Fluky]

I adore Porcupine tree, they have become one of my favourite bands. Its just brilliant. Steven Wilson wins.

[Wowee Zowee]

Lightbulb Sun and Up the Downstair are probably my favourites.

[Fluky]

Same in Glasgow :D So was all the new stuff though. Really can't wait for the new album!

I've heard a preview of the new album, it sounds gooood:happy:

[Apocalypse King]

Lightbulb Sun and Up the Downstair are probably my favourites.

Lightbulb Sun is fantastic.

I love Stupid Dream as well. And I have a bit of a soft spot for On The Sunday Of Life... too!

I could just go on about all their albums really, theyve never done anything that sounds bad to me.

Ooooh another highlight of the gig - they played Buying New Soul! One of my ll-time favourite PT songs. :happy:

[Bradass]

Best. Band. Ever.

I fucking LOVE Porcupine Tree, especially Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia, Deadwing, Stupid Dream and Voyage 34.

I just hope they tour here again soon, they are in my top 3 bands I have to see.

[Clunge]

Ooohh, yes, UK tour early next year I believe, Feb/March time I think.

Nout confirmed yet though.

[Bradass]

Ooohh, yes, UK tour early next year I believe, Feb/March time I think.

Nout confirmed yet though.

If this is true then I will first orgasm, then realise just how skint next year is going to make me.
I've already bought tickets for 7 gigs next year and I still need to get my ticket for Download Festival.

[Clunge]

:D

Sell one for PT tickets, PT > life live.

I saw them in Manch earlier this year, joint best gig of the year for me :happy: .

[Bradass]

:D

Sell one for PT tickets, PT > life live.

I saw them in Manch earlier this year, joint best gig of the year for me :happy: .

PT are up there with Radiohead and Pearl Jam as the bands I would gladly sell my own mother to see live.

[Clunge]

Hehe, I'd just nick my mum's bank card instead :happy: .

[Bradass]

Ha.

But seriously, I quit my part time job a few weeks ago. I think I need to get my ass on eBay and start flogging all my stuff.

[Valerus]

Lightbulb Sun is an amazing record.

[Clunge]

NEW TOUR!

18/04/2007 - ABC, Glasgow
19/04/2007 - Carling Academy, Newcastle
20/04/2007 - 53 Degrees, Preston
22/04/2007 - Rock City, Nottingham
23/04/2007 - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
24/04/2007 - Carling Academy, Bristol
25/04/2007 - The Junction, Cambridge
16/04/2005 - The Forum, London

Hell yes! - I've already got my tickets for the Bristol date :D :D :D .

New album due out mid-April 2007, so just before these dates.

[Bradass]

NEW TOUR!

18/04/2007 - ABC, Glasgow
19/04/2007 - Carling Academy, Newcastle
20/04/2007 - 53 Degrees, Preston
22/04/2007 - Rock City, Nottingham
23/04/2007 - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
24/04/2007 - Carling Academy, Bristol
25/04/2007 - The Junction, Cambridge
16/04/2005 - The Forum, London

Hell yes! - I've already got my tickets for the Bristol date :D :D :D .

New album due out mid-April 2007, so just before these dates.

I fucking love you.
So much!

[Bradass]

Even better considering Ii's by birthday in April.

Rock city pour moi.

[Bradass]

Now I just need Radiohead, Pearl Jam and Amplifier to annouce tours and a good Download lineup and 2007 will already be the best year ever

[Bradass]

Shit, I'm skint.

Looks like I will actually have to sell my mother for this...

XD

[Clunge]

Quadruple post too :LOL: .

But yes, sell your mother :) .

[Bradass]

Sorry for the Quadruple post, it's just that I am genuinely excited.

[Clunge]

Hehe, funky!

I'm currently trying to compile my best of PT CD... I'll post it when I'm done.

[Beast Love]

Hehe, funky!

I'm currently trying to compile my best of PT CD... I'll post it when I'm done.

I listened to their stuff on myspace, seems really cool.

[Clunge]

Yay, gimme a shout on MSN if you want any of it sending to you :happy: .

[Bradass]

I listened to their stuff on myspace, seems really cool.

Then you need to get In Absentia, Lightbulb Sun, Deadwing and Stupid Dream (in that order) right away.






GO!

[Clunge]

No!

In Absentia >>> Deadwing >>> Stars Die: The Delerium Years >>> Stupid Dream >>> Signify >>> Lightbulb Sun

That order :D .

[Beast Love]

I'm assuming those are albums/e.ps yeah?

[Clunge]

I'm assuming those are albums/e.ps yeah?
Yup, all albums except Stars Die, which is a compilation that covers the best of their early years (90 to 97).

[Bradass]

Is it just me that loves Voyage 34?

[Clunge]

I love it too, though I don't have the full 34 minute version.

[Bradass]

I love it too, though I don't have the full 34 minute version.

34 minutes?
The one I have is just over an hour.
Trippy as fuck too.

[Clunge]

:stunned:

Righto.

I'll have to look for that.

[Bradass]

Just bought my ticket.
Giggidy.

[Clunge]

Cool, which one you going to?

[pubicmage]

Is it just me that loves Voyage 34?
It's quite good, but the riff is totally plagiarised from Another Brick In The Wall Part 1 by Pink Floyd..

The Sky Moves Sideways is by far their best album, in my opinion. They seemed to go downhill after that. Deadwing was really good, though.

[skymovessideways]

brilliant band, steve wilson is a monkey genius.

lightbulb sun's my favourite album, then in absentia, then signify, then the sky moves sideways, and the rest swivel around a lot. can't wait for their next album - did anyone catch any of the new stuff on the recent tour?

It's quite good, but the riff is totally plagiarised from Another Brick In The Wall Part 1 by Pink Floyd..unintentionally :P he actually stole it from some guitar exercise book not realising it was from pink floyd. or that's what he says in interviews anyway.

Righto.

I'll have to look for that.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyage-34-Porcupine-Tree/dp/B0002N4ZEW/sr=8-1/qid=1166801007/ref=sr_1_1/203-1181214-3387906?ie=UTF8&s=music

that'll be it. my least favourite PT release but it's still worth checking out

[pubicmage]

Yeah, the next album should be interesting. Didn't SW say there is going to be a 17 minute song on it or something like that?

[skymovessideways]

yep, there is. :D they've played it live a couple of times already, haven't given the name away yet though.

[Clunge]

I saw them in Manch last year, the new 18 minute song was absolutely immense.

And they say there may be a bit of NIN influence in the next album too!

[Bradass]

I'm going to the Nottingham gig.

As for voyage 34, I thought it sounded a lot like Run Like Hell.

And yeah, I reckon The Sky Moves Sideways is the best of their earlier, more progressive albums, but I prefer the more recent albums.

[Bradass]

I saw them in Manch last year, the new 18 minute song was absolutely immense.

And they say there may be a bit of NIN influence in the next album too!

That sounds promising

[Clunge]

Due out early April :cool:.

[pubicmage]

Looks like 2007 may be a good year for prog muzak. Apparently the Mars Volta are releasing yet another album next year, too.

[pubicmage]

Bumping this, just becuz they are teh shit

Apparently Pineapple Thief are going to be supporting them on the UK tour next year, which will be absolutely ace since they are 2 of the best prog bands on the current scene!
And there is a rumour saying that Alex Lifeson will be involved with the new album, which can only be a good thing if it's true!

[Clunge]

Robert Fripp is definitely guesting on the new album.

And I'll check out Pineapple Thief :happy: .

[pubicmage]

Woh, that should be amazing, Fripp can pwn Lifeson any day! THe new album should be amazing:happy:

I'd check out Variations on a Dream by Pineapple Thief first, apparently their newer stuff isn't as good.

[progmetalfan]

Porcupine Tree and Pineapple Thief?

So lucky. :p

[Bradass]

My ticket came 2 days ago. ^_^

I shall have to check out Pineapple Thief now.

[progmetalfan]

New album is called 'Fear of a Blank Planet' and is going to be released in mid-April. Only six tracks, but they're lengthy.

Awesome. :D

[Clunge]

HOLY SHIIIITE!

I cannot wait for this :D :D :D .

[Clunge]

I'm listening to the whole of Voyage 34...

God it's weird :stunned: .

[pubicmage]

It's quite good, innit? Second-rate "space rock" at its best.

[Clunge]

Second-rate?

I suppose it may be a tad if you're comparing it with the pioneers of the genre but that doesn't stop it being a fab piece of music.

Can't beat 'You Shouldn't Do That' by Hawkwind though :happy: .

[pubicmage]

Second-rate in comparison to the masses of other "space rock" bands I have heard, not just Hawkwind.

[Clunge]

Fair dos.

[pubicmage]

It is deffo a great track, though! But it's not always easy to listen to it all the way through..

Abunai! are a really good modern space rock band, you'd probably like them if you're into The Sky Moves Sideways and Hawkwind. All of their stuff is available for free download on their site here: http://www.abunai.com/sounds/
Really cool band!

[Clunge]

Cool, I'll have a listen :happy: .

[Cecily]

I'm very much looking forward to the release of their album; the 30 minutes song they played live some months ago was so awesome.

[Clunge]

18 minutes :p .

[pubicmage]

18 minutes :p .

Did you use a stopwatch or count it in your head?

[Cecily]

Sure?

Then I have been mistaken, I'd thought they'd said 30 minutes...

[Clunge]

Did you use a stopwatch or count it in your head?
Nope, I read stuff and go to their gigs when they play it :happy: .

[inn]

http://www.aloud.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?e_artist=porcupine+tree

Ooo I'll be interested in one of those dates...

[Clunge]

I'm going to the Brizzle one :happy: :happy: .

[MatthewLeGrand]

Great band.
I've got 5 of their records.
And also some of Wilson's other projects as Blackfield and No-Man.

[Clunge]

Blackfield are awesome, I've yet to check-out No-Man though.

[Bradass]

Great band.
I've got 5 of their records.
And also some of Wilson's other projects as Blackfield and No-Man.

I had a No-Man CD at one point but I lost the fucker.

OiNK time methinks...

[Bradass]

2 new tracks

http://www.sendspace.com/file/g863u2

[Beast Love]

I'd download it but I almost have no room on my pc from downloading things.

I bought Voyage 34 a few weeks back, really cool.

[pubicmage]

Thanks for putting them up, they are absolutely ace. The riffage at the end of Fear of a Blank Planet is totalleh \m/

[progmetalfan]

The tracks are pretty good. Hard to really give much of an opinion on them, though, since they're only a small part of the whole album. The title track definitely sounds like it could have been a Deadwing track, and even sounds a lot like the title track from that album.

Looking forward to when I've got the entire CD (hopefully with 5.1), as well as the new Blackfield. :D

[progmetalfan]

Holy crap. Been listening to pretty much nothing but PT and a little Blackfield the last couple weeks, and some of the older PT stuff is just blowing me away. I was always much more a fan of the most recent stuff (In Absentia & Deadwing), but Stupid Dream, Signify, and On the Sunday of Life... (although all still kinda recent in comparison to some other stuff) have been just killing me lately. They're all amazingly great and awesome.

Steven Wilson can practically do no wrong.

[Clunge]

Yup, get 'Stars Die: The Delerium Years' - it's a double CD compilation that covers their career up to Signify.

[apfelsaft]

Mmm, the 4 tracks that I've heard by them are great. I'll add one of their CDs to the neverending list of albums I need to buy :happy:

[pubicmage]

Get The Sky Moves Sideways, it is by far the best thing they ever did. I just wish their other material was even half as good.

[Clunge]

No ways!

I can't even be bothered to argue at this time but I'll challenge you to a dual of opinions another time :ninja: .

[pubicmage]

The later stuff is good, but it is just pale in comparison!

[Clunge]

No no no no no :'(!

[Clunge]

Amplifier are supporting them on thier UK tour.

That means for gods sake GO! - It's not sold out!

[pubicmage]

No, tickets are overpriced.

[Clunge]

£14 quid, over-priced?

No chance.

[pubicmage]

It is when you only have £30 and would rather see Ross Noble!

[Clunge]

Pfft.

looooooooozzzerr!

[pubicmage]

But Ross Noble is better than PT and Amplifier. FACT!

[Clunge]

But Ross Noble is better than PT and Amplifier. FACT!
n wai

[Bradass]

Amplifier are supporting them on thier UK tour.

That means for gods sake GO! - It's not sold out!

Seriously?

Holy fucking shit that is awesome.
This is going to be the most incredible gig ever,

[Clunge]

Fo' real!

I couldn't believe it when I read it :stunned: .

[Bradass]

I just checked the site..

Liek, OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!

*dances like a girl*

Now I'm really, REALLY excited.

[Clunge]

I kept a transcipt of the conversation I had with my mate, it's quite hilarious :LOL: .

[Bradass]

Well this is the first gig where I'll be just as, if not more, excited about the opening band than the headline band.

I still can't believe it.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!^&R^%!F1gCFH!HFDC!!!!!!!!!

*dies*

[munch]

I love PT! i'm going to an LA gig in May. they rock

[Bradass]

There's been a leak of FoaBP on Demonoid for a few days but it isn't a proper CD rip, just a collection of slightly dodgy quality tracks.

[Bradass]

It's leaked properly I think.
Downloading now

[Clunge]

If it's a CD rip, upload it IMMEDIATLY!

In other news, She's Moved On is an absolutely brilliant track :happy: .

[Bradass]

Goddammit.
I was fucking lied to.

*cries*


As soon as the proper thing is up I'll have it to you.

[Bradass]

The quality isn't amazing, but it's fine and perfectly listenable.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PSTEQO2C

If you want it.

[Stu]

Bought it today :happy:

[Clunge]

I was going to buy it yesterday, but I was a quid short :( .

There was only three copies in the whole of Taunton.

[skymovessideways]

really? it was all over the place in my area... checked in five CD shops and they all had plenty. out of the limited edition though.

was actually really impressed, walked into HMV and i heard My Ashes being played over the PA... knew i'd come to the right place haha.

i was a little bit disappointed with Anesthetize initally to be honest, i kinda thought "is that it? the 18 minute beast is just that?" the last section of it could be a six minute song in its own right really. that said i do love it, and its growing on me each time i listen, so who knows.

that said its still a fantastic album. reminds me of signify in places, though its definitely the logical progression from Deadwing. i think Sentimental is the best song on the album though by far. blown away by it. "stoned in the mall the kids play, and in this way they wish away each day." powerful stuff. :D

[Clunge]

I actually think Sentimental is the worst song on the album, the middle of the song is an absolute blatent rip-off of Trains :LOL: .

Album as a whole is good, but it's not worthy of the same wow that I got from Stupid Dream, In Absentia and Deadwing.

Sleep Together is so groovy, and it reminds me an awful lot of The Beatles.

[skymovessideways]

to be honest, its not convinced me of its greatness entirely yet either, but i mean Deadwing took a year and a half to grow on me fully, so this one's off to a damned good start as far as i'm concerned.

i hear the Trains reprise in Sentimental loud and clear, but i think due to the context its got a massively different vibe to it... i'm not even certain it's intentional, to be honest. i'd say My Ashes reminds me of Buying New Soul more than Sentimental does of Trains, im always expecting the BNS chorus to come up in the middle of it. :P similar vibe i think.

and yes, Sleep Together is a fantastic song. i love it, that ending is the perfect way to finish off the album. probably my favourite PT closer.

[Clunge]

First thing I thought when I heard My Ashes was No Quarter by Led Zeppelin.

Still yes, it needs time to sink in, I'll love it more when I hear it all live again next tuesday :happy: .

[progmetalfan]

I'm sorta glad that exams have distracted me from listening to the whole album thus far. Want to give it a really good listen (and another, and another) once I finally get it. :D

[skymovessideways]

First thing I thought when I heard My Ashes was No Quarter by Led Zeppelin.

Still yes, it needs time to sink in, I'll love it more when I hear it all live again next tuesday :happy: .

grr, may a thousand seagulls poo on your car

yeah, you guessed it, i wanted to catch them but i can't go. :( seriously though tell us all about it, i want to hear how the setlists are changing this tour, apparently SW's bringing back some surprises. :D

if they play synesthesia though i will actually send you my own crap, in the mail. thats how jealous i'll be.

[Clunge]

Trust me, if they play Synesthesia, I'll shit myself at the gig with joy :LOL: .

That's my fave PT song pre-Stupid Dream :happy: .

I think my big guff with FoaBP is that after hearing all the stuff live last year, I had enormous hopes and expectations for this album but it just hasn't quite lived up to what they promised back in September 06.

[Bradass]

See, I told you it was a Trains rip off.

[Clunge]

Hehe, good call :cool:.

[Stu]

the middle of the song is an absolute blatent rip-off of Trains :LOL: .

totally :D
after 3 listens to the entire album the title track is my favourite at the moment

EDIT: I wondered why the new vid for FOABP wasn't on their myspace last night. It didn't twig about the shooting in america. I didn't get to see it before it was taken off, but apparently the closing scene had a boy with gun in hand approaching a school :stunned:

[skymovessideways]

haha, its Live Scenes from New York all over again. :D

[skymovessideways]

ahh, god this is tasty.

Fear Of A Blank Planet
Drown With Me
Lightbulb Sun
My Ashes
Anesthetize
Open Car
Sentimental
Gravity Eyelids
Blackest Eyes
Half Light
Sever
Way Out Of Here
Sleep Together
---------------
Mother And Child Divided
Even Less
Halo

clunge, i'm going to be very jealous of you if they play lightbulb sun, sever, or mostly DROWN WITH ME. grr!

[Bradass]

If I get lightbulb sun I will cry tears of joy.

Liek, OMG 3 dayz!!!!!

[Clunge]

*Closes eyes*

I've managed to resist temptation so far :LOL: .

[muse-queen]

ooooooooo i love these guys :happy:

kudos to them xx

[Sophie.]

I've officially been living in a cave.

I discovered this band just today. It's not that I haven't heard of them, I just haven't been bothered to listen.

My current mood can be described thusly: :eek:

[random guy]

This album is a stunner. Definitely up there with Deadwing, In Absentia and The Sky Moves Sideways as my favourite PT albums.

I especially love the opening track (Fear of a Blank Planet) and Way Out of Here. But more importantly, I'M SEEING THEM IN 3 HOURS WOOOOOOO!!!! :D

[Clunge]

Yay, more PT fans :happy: .

Please please please, can no-one openly post any setlist information in here, I really don't want to know what's happening if you'd be so kind ;) .

But yeah, new album is brilliant, I'm loving the title track off Deadwing at the moment, awesome stuff :cool:.

[skymovessideways]

I've officially been living in a cave.

I discovered this band just today. It's not that I haven't heard of them, I just haven't been bothered to listen.

My current mood can be described thusly: :eek:aha, your journey is a long and expensive one. :D

what have you heard by them?

[Sophie.]

aha, your journey is a long and expensive one. :D

what have you heard by them?

Well I pounced on the Myspace first, but I've gone on an album downloading spree and just finished listening to Fear Of A Blank Planet and Deadwing

[Clunge]

If you want to try and get into their older stuff, I seriously suggest you get the compilation 'Stars Die: The Delerium Years' - it covers all of their music pre-1999 where they effectively changed direction entirely, threw away the spaciness and started writing chilled pop/spacey rock.

Some of their older material is hit and miss and can drag on but some of it is classic :happy: .

[random guy]

Please please please, can no-one openly post any setlist information in here, I really don't want to know what's happening if you'd be so kind ;) .

:shifty:

If you give me money, maybe ;).

Anyway, does anyone know if they've played Deadwing (as in the track) live? I love that track but of all the set lists I've seen it doesn't seem to feature in their live acts. Do not many people like it or something? I think it's a masterpiece, especially when it kicks back in after the bridge bit. :happy:

[skymovessideways]

it's a massively popular song and there's huge demand for them to bring it back...

but it hasn't been on setlists since the original deadwing tour. so far at least, they might bring it back on rotation or something yet.

[random guy]

So climatic, and so good. I think it's the best track Wilson's done to date.

[Clunge]

Deadwing is my current fave PT song :happy: .

I'm listening to an awesome Steve Wilson acoustic requests gig, fab stuffs!

[progmetalfan]

Trains will always be my favourite PT song.

One of few songs I would go to the extent to call perfect. Love the live version on the DVD too, when the string breaks. :D

[Clunge]

Trains was absolutely amazing in Manchester, they put loads of extra stops in it, building up to a massive ending.

Mmm :happy: .

SW broke a string during Halo at Manch too, it was really funny seeing him just standing there singing whilst a roadie was scrabbling around him taking his guitar off and hanging a new one round his neck :LOL: .

[she_had_a_username]

I enjoy them a lot. Clunge recently turned me on to these guys :happy:

I'd love to see them on their tour with amplifier, but due to super shitty timing with other things I won't be able to make it :'(

[inn]

Hmm shall I go to see these in notts on sunday?

[Clunge]

Yes.

They're being supported by Amplifier, who are even better than PT.

[skymovessideways]

clunge, do you have the Arriving Somewhere DVD?

its pretty neat. i ask because he breaks a string in that too. :D seems like he's pretty vicious on 'em.

[Clunge]

Hehe, no I don't have it but I knew he broke one on it.

Tuesday!

[inn]

Ahh I think I better order my ticket then tho it'll cost about 20 quid :(

Hmm gigs on my own never good...wonder if I can get a ticket on the door

[Clunge]

It won't sell-out so I'd imagine you'll be able to pretty easily.

[progmetalfan]

Yes.

They're being supported by Amplifier, who are even better than PT.

Whaaaaaaaat.

Although I guess I should hold off on my opinion until I actually listen to more than one Amplifier song (yes, I know, I should listen to more :p ).

[Clunge]

Well... from a personal, biased point of view :p .

Amplifier are probs my fave band of all time y'see :yesey:.

[random guy]

That was the single most amazing gig I've ever seen :D (sorry Muse). Great set list.

Amplifier were good, but not as good as PT in my liking but that's probably something to do with the not-so-great guy mixer guy. Although I will give him credit for making the kick drum rattle my ribcage every time. :LOL:

[Clunge]

Woo!

I'm so damn pumped :D .

[random guy]

You are in for a treat; the opener is just so awesome (I imagine they'll play the same one). What I really liked is that you could hear every member of the band and Wilson's vocals fairly clearly - something that is usually lacking from live gigs.

[inn]

Righty I'm convinced in going now ha.

*buys ticket*

[inn]

God sake how hard is it to buy a ticket :stunned: there better be some on the door, I'll try ringing tomorrow. Keep getting errors on see and ticketmaster ain't selling em. It isn't sold out is it?

[Clunge]

Nope, none of their tours ever sell out, it's such a shame :( .

Keep trying though, it's gonna be a fab gig :happy: .