Martin's Session - Nov 23
We quaffed mead (does it still count as quaffing if you only have a thimble full?) and explored unfamiliar territories: funk, rap and prog.
commentsWe quaffed mead (does it still count as quaffing if you only have a thimble full?) and explored unfamiliar territories: funk, rap and prog.
commentsI reached for a safety net this evening. Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree is always an easy win to stimulate the synapses and trim back the auditory neurons back to normal.
commentsOK, it’s been a good decade since Porcupine Tree shed their seemingly evergreen leaves and ceased to be. Steve Wilson, of course went from strong to stronger and his prolific output continued as a solo artist and wunderkid producer/remaster specialist.
commentsOK I concede. The only thing better than Porcupine Tree’s Deadwing on vinyl is Porcupine Tree’s Deadwing on Hi-Res DVD-Audio. Renown for his production and high resolution recordings, Steven Wilson does not hold back on this beauty.
commentsJust grabbed some feel-good, proggy-pop-rock-metal-whatever-the-fuck-you-want-to-call-it this evening (it’s Friday) and it’s had an immediate pay off. You know the feeling when you just can’t get it loud enough and it gets into your synapses and you think “holy fuck” how good is this!
commentsWhile it’s a blatant Pink Floyd ripoff - it’s a fucking good one. Recorded in the early 90’s, this was made during Mr.
commentsSimply 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.
commentsAnother 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.
commentsI’m just thinking - I started my 12 year “career” at my current work place soon after this was released. Now that’s just crazy!
commentsNearly a decade prior to the release of one of my favourite SW moments, 2002’s “In Absentia” where things started heading North towards metal, this gem is a previously neglected treasure trove of progressive rock meets psychedelia.
commentsThe Tree stripped bare. This is an instore, mainly acoustic set, with just Steven Wilson and John Wesley accompanying him on guitar and backing vocals.
commentsThe first Porcupine Tree record I really listened to. And what a way to listen to it! - in all of it’s 5.
commentsThe opening slide guitar on “Even Less”, the first moment on this record, completely does me in. It’s pure wall to wall class from then on.
commentsWhile this is deemed the first Porcupine Tree record, it’s actually Steven Wilson’s first solo album prior to any actual PT album, recorded in his bedroom studio under the pretense of it being a fully formed band.
commentsThe themes were: Choose a musician, performer or whatever and 3 tracks which feature that special person.
commentsOne of my go to records when you just want to get smacked around the head (sonically speaking) without any serious investment or effort.
commentsI had a browse through the latest “Prog” magazine today and felt mildly embarrassed with the imagery and pseudo-seriousness that pervaded through each page turn.
commentsLive: Steven Wilson - Wednesday 26/10/2016 - The Powerstation, Auckland Holy Shit! What a dream! VIP passes to Steven Wilson’s astounding 3 hour show for me and my boy.
commentsReturn of the Giant Progweed.
commentsThe themes were: Entree: Light Hammond B3, Main: Meaty Brass, Dessert: Sweet and Tasty Wah Wah, Bonus Track
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