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David
02 Oct, 2018

Cate Le Bon - Crab Day

I still haven’t trawled through all of my $2 “take-a-punt” CDs from Te Whare Putunga. After my Steven “Bloody” Wilson marathon last month, I’m ready for some fresh sounds.

- #catelebon

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David
30 Sep, 2018

Porcupine Tree - Fear Of A Blank Planet (2007)

Simply put, this is probably the most perfect Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree release in the entire SW catalogue. It’s a big subjective statement to make but it’s hard to prove otherwise on the strength of this brilliant record.

- #porcupinetree

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David
27 Sep, 2018

Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream (1999)

Another great release for a SW/PT newbie to wrap their ears around. This record, along with “In Absentia” and “Deadwing” would be the perfect place to start appraising Mr.

- #porcupinetree

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David
25 Sep, 2018

David's Session - Sep 18

The themes were: _ONE SHORT TRACK of any given artist or band of no more than 3 minutes. , ONE LONG TRACK of any given artist or band no longer than 18 minutes _

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David
23 Sep, 2018

Steven Wilson - Get All You Deserve (2012)

Behind the veil. One of the best props I’ve ever seen at any gig is the transparent/translucent cloak that Mr Wilson’s band plays behind on this 2012 recorded gig and also experienced live for most of his 2016 gig in Auckland.

- #stevenwilson

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David
21 Sep, 2018

Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing (2013)

This is Mr Wilson at his most progressive. It’s Genesis, it’s King Crimson, it’s fucking Return To Forever. There’s a crash hot ensemble playing all around him and aside from vocals he does take more of a back seat on this performance wise.

- #stevenwilson

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David
19 Sep, 2018

No-Man - Flowermouth (1994)

Yet another piece of the musical heritage puzzle that is the Steven Wilson brand. This early 90’s record is a largely experimental, but highly accessible pop record made in collaboration with vocalist Tim Bowness.