Listening to Porcupine Tree on Radio Paradise

20 minutes too short

Posted 3 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

Just a good effort for Steve & the boys.The overall rating is spot on. Great work RPers'

Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9 [ Reply ]

VH1 wrote:

I used to like them but they are being played much too often, so I cannot stand them anymore. It would be high time for a new play list.

I just PSD'd to this track. I think I have not heard it before.
This comment is 1.5 years old.
Too much PT is never enough.

Posted 7 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

I used to like them but they are being played much too often, so I cannot stand them anymore. It would be high time for a new play list.

Posted 9 years ago by VH1 [ Reply ]

Great close-out guitar solo on this one. Steven is boss.

Posted 13 years ago by smackiepipe [ Reply ]

roulleau wrote:

horstman, if you were raised on Rush, I can't blame you for liking this band. Stockholm Syndrome.

hippiechick, no excuse.

This is the first time I've rated something a 1, and the first time I've seen the tag RP provides with that rating: Sucko-Barfo. I can't think of a better description of this drivel.

Well you are in the minority, fine use mute, my volume is maxed!

Posted 13 years ago by More_Cowbell [ Reply ]

hippiechick wrote:

Ich, I hope not, I can't stand Rush, but I LOVE PT!

horstman, if you were raised on Rush, I can't blame you for liking this band. Stockholm Syndrome.

hippiechick, no excuse.

This is the first time I've rated something a 1, and the first time I've seen the tag RP provides with that rating: Sucko-Barfo. I can't think of a better description of this drivel.

Posted 14 years ago by roulleau [ Reply ]

raerae333 wrote:

MojoJojo wrote:
I must confess I have (nearly) become a product of the iTunes syndrome (I just made that up). What I mean by that is a trap that I have fallen into of rarely purchasing entire albums anymore.

Being in the Boston area on extended business, and having a free weekend, I decided I should visit Cape Cod. Since I had a fair amount of time in the car, I listened to "In Absentia" from start to finish. I reminded me of the benefits of hearing an entire album, especially from a group as talented as PT. The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self".

dpjag wrote:

I could not agree more. I have never seen my kids listen to an entire disc or album start to finish. I feel sorry for them.

I'm just over 30 and I know so few albums start to finish its just embarrasing....siamese dream, ten, vs., dosage, evil empire, and now because of RP the hazards of love and in absentia - but because of RP my ipod wishlist is so long and diverse buying full albums just seems impossibly expensive - i debate this every time i go to buy music - work on having every song I rate 7 or above, or branching out and buying some albums when i hear 2 or more songs i like.....sigh

Great post. Maybe you should check out Deadwing too; that PT album is one of the best-arranged albums I ever heard. Of course there is The Incident song cycle as well; that one is less accessible but absolutely brilliant sonically and conceptually.

Posted 14 years ago by robco1 [ Reply ]

Sounds like a Robert Fripp influence.
hdaisy wrote:

love the guitar too!

Posted 14 years ago by GRVMPY [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by psforsberg [ Reply ]

hippiechick wrote:

Ich, I hope not, I can't stand Rush, but I LOVE PT!

same for me. Cant stand Rush but love PT

Posted 14 years ago by Cruzan [ Reply ]

horstman wrote:

I think that you'll find the same generation that adored RUSH when they were starting out is the same generation that now embraces Porcupine Tree. I grew up on RUSH and as an adult find PT equally compelling.

Seen PT three times (with my teenage son). Now going to see RUSH for the first time with said son! Should be great. Closing the circle.

Ich, I hope not, I can't stand Rush, but I LOVE PT!

Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick [ Reply ]

bbryan wrote:

Rush for a new generation.

BB

I think that you'll find the same generation that adored RUSH when they were starting out is the same generation that now embraces Porcupine Tree. I grew up on RUSH and as an adult find PT equally compelling.

Seen PT three times (with my teenage son). Now going to see RUSH for the first time with said son! Should be great. Closing the circle.

Posted 14 years ago by horstman [ Reply ]

The guitar and mix made me check out who it was. I have just begun to dig into PT and this is a gem from their earlier releases from where I am. Nice, very nice.

Posted 14 years ago by Peace_tode [ Reply ]

The guitar made me stick... Very nice overdrive sound...

8

Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks [ Reply ]

Guitar caught my ear. Cool ambient backdrop.

Posted 14 years ago by YKV [ Reply ]

Deadwing wrote:

Great song! Not much airplay though. Love the guitar

I love you
Sometimes
Always
Never

love the guitar too!

Posted 14 years ago by hdaisy [ Reply ]

I feel no pain
Cos I'm an island
I will remain
In the deafness of your silence
I love you sometimes
Always Never
He said you're here
Here with me now
I feel no gain
When you're around me
I'll try again
In the darkness you astound me
It's growing cold
I'm growing old
Is this the only way to see the fire?
It's raining...

Posted 14 years ago by hdaisy [ Reply ]

MojoJojo wrote:
I must confess I have (nearly) become a product of the iTunes syndrome (I just made that up). What I mean by that is a trap that I have fallen into of rarely purchasing entire albums anymore.

Being in the Boston area on extended business, and having a free weekend, I decided I should visit Cape Cod. Since I had a fair amount of time in the car, I listened to "In Absentia" from start to finish. I reminded me of the benefits of hearing an entire album, especially from a group as talented as PT. The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self".

dpjag wrote:

I could not agree more. I have never seen my kids listen to an entire disc or album start to finish. I feel sorry for them.

I'm just over 30 and I know so few albums start to finish its just embarrasing....siamese dream, ten, vs., dosage, evil empire, and now because of RP the hazards of love and in absentia - but because of RP my ipod wishlist is so long and diverse buying full albums just seems impossibly expensive - i debate this every time i go to buy music - work on having every song I rate 7 or above, or branching out and buying some albums when i hear 2 or more songs i like.....sigh

Posted 14 years ago by raerae333 [ Reply ]

The latest issue of Guitar Player has an interview with Steven Wilson.

Posted 15 years ago by RedGuitar [ Reply ]

westslope wrote:

Otomi, You will adore In Absentia. And perhaps become obsessively engrossed in Fear if you don't mind the heavier, more industrial sound.

Funny about Elvis Costello. I recognize the talent and original song writing but the music irritates me profoundly.

I was introduced to Talking Heads in Botswana close to the end of almost 2 years going overland from Morocco to the apartheid Republic of South Africa. After about 4 years of being out of the western pop music loop. Innovative. Pleasant associations. But, yeah, Talking Heads doesn't do it for me either.

I am your mirror image. EC and TH are among my faves of all time. EC in my top 3. And PT - my wife loves them and I've gone to see them with her - I recognize the talent and innovation - but I've never really been a big fan of a lot of the "progressive" bands that seem to be there influences, and I just don't dig them much.

But RP is a big tent thank goodness.

Posted 15 years ago by lemmoth [ Reply ]

take leftover Rush, mix in re-fried beans and bake!

Posted 15 years ago by gormeister [ Reply ]

MojoJojo wrote : "The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self."
——————

This deserves repeating. Some of these musicians are cleaver and creative folks, least we wouldn't listen to them.

Posted 15 years ago by That_SOB [ Reply ]

ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Oh my. Yeah it's an unhappy world for me. I'm glad you noticed, how sensitive of you. I suppose you're wondering how it might be made happier? Sure: Stop playing this horrible band. Thanks again for your concern.

Hey Scott! You can always tune into your local NPR station. ;-)

You know, when it comes push to shove, I'm pretty socially conservative. I hate gratuitously torturing other people, even if they are not MY people. But when it comes to music, in your case, I'll make an exception.

Posted 15 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

bbryan wrote:

Rush for a new generation.

BB

Oof. Nope. No comparison.

Posted 15 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

jeepstir wrote:

Luckily, and quite obviously, for the many of us who are fans, views like this are in an extreme minority. Must be an unhappy world for them. Well, there's always Clear Channel.

Oh my. Yeah it's an unhappy world for me. I'm glad you noticed, how sensitive of you. I suppose you're wondering how it might be made happier? Sure: Stop playing this horrible band. Thanks again for your concern.

Posted 15 years ago by ScottFromWyoming [ Reply ]

dpjag wrote:

I'll have to check you on that in 20 years, but I think that I'll listen to this just as often as I listen to "Meddle." BTW, I still listen to "Meddle."

...i adore porcupine tree, but if i'm to be totally honest, i can't think of anything steven wilson has done which quite reaches the same rareified heights as meddle - that said, i still haven't bought the lazarus single...

Posted 15 years ago by mandolin [ Reply ]

1wolfy wrote:

westslope wrote:

Even with RP turned down I still recognize the lead guitar.

Posted 15 years ago by felix_the_man [ Reply ]

Rush for a new generation.

BB

Posted 15 years ago by bbryan [ Reply ]

westslope wrote:

Even with RP turned down I still recognize the lead guitar.

Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy [ Reply ]

Great song! Not much airplay though. Love the guitar

I love you
Sometimes
Always
Never

Posted 15 years ago by Deadwing [ Reply ]

These guys are really great!

Posted 15 years ago by More_Cowbell [ Reply ]

MojoJojo wrote:

I must confess I have (nearly) become a product of the iTunes syndrome (I just made that up). What I mean by that is a trap that I have fallen into of rarely purchasing entire albums anymore.

Being in the Boston area on extended business, and having a free weekend, I decided I should visit Cape Cod. Since I had a fair amount of time in the car, I listened to "In Absentia" from start to finish. I reminded me of the benefits of hearing an entire album, especially from a group as talented as PT. The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self".

True dat!

Posted 15 years ago by posworld [ Reply ]

wferrier wrote:

This is one of those bands that only time will fade away. One day these RP listeners will wake up, scratch their heads, and wonder, what were they thinking!

I'll have to check you on that in 20 years, but I think that I'll listen to this just as often as I listen to "Meddle."

BTW, I still listen to "Meddle."

Posted 15 years ago by dpjag [ Reply ]

MojoJojo wrote:

I must confess I have (nearly) become a product of the iTunes syndrome (I just made that up). What I mean by that is a trap that I have fallen into of rarely purchasing entire albums anymore.

Being in the Boston area on extended business, and having a free weekend, I decided I should visit Cape Cod. Since I had a fair amount of time in the car, I listened to "In Absentia" from start to finish. I reminded me of the benefits of hearing an entire album, especially from a group as talented as PT. The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self".

I could not agree more. I have never seen my kids listen to an entire disc or album start to finish. I feel sorry for them.

Posted 15 years ago by dpjag [ Reply ]

I must confess I have (nearly) become a product of the iTunes syndrome (I just made that up). What I mean by that is a trap that I have fallen into of rarely purchasing entire albums anymore.

Being in the Boston area on extended business, and having a free weekend, I decided I should visit Cape Cod. Since I had a fair amount of time in the car, I listened to "In Absentia" from start to finish. I reminded me of the benefits of hearing an entire album, especially from a group as talented as PT. The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self".

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo [ Reply ]

Even with RP turned down I still recognize the lead guitar.

Posted 15 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

wferrier wrote:

This is one of those bands that only time will fade away. One day these RP listeners will wake up, scratch their heads, and wonder, what were they thinking!

vivakitty wrote:

I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

Luckily, and quite obviously, for the many of us who are fans, views like this are in an extreme minority. Must be an unhappy world for them. Well, there's always Clear Channel.

Posted 15 years ago by jeepstir [ Reply ]

Did I hear alwayz never porcupine tree?

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find [ Reply ]

Treat!

Note to self: buy this CD.

Posted 15 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

Generally an O.K song, but WAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY too long.

Posted 16 years ago by rtwingo [ Reply ]

Otomi, You will adore In Absentia. And perhaps become obsessively engrossed in Fear if you don't mind the heavier, more industrial sound.

Funny about Elvis Costello. I recognize the talent and original song writing but the music irritates me profoundly.

I was introduced to Talking Heads in Botswana close to the end of almost 2 years going overland from Morocco to the apartheid Republic of South Africa. After about 4 years of being out of the western pop music loop. Innovative. Pleasant associations. But, yeah, Talking Heads doesn't do it for me either.

Posted 16 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

vivakitty wrote:

I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

Porcupine Tree is one of my favorites. I first heard them on Radio Paradise. I bought Stars Die, which I figured was a good place to start, being a selection of their songs from the 90s; In Absentia and Fear of a Dark Planet are on their way.

I like or love almost everything I hear on this station. I have problems with Elvis Costello and Talking Heads, but I understand that a lot of folks like them, so I try not to complain (I guess I just slipped a little here).

Posted 16 years ago by Otomi [ Reply ]

vivakitty wrote:

I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

For me, Radiohead and Cake are tied at number one, with Belle and Sebastien runner up.

Posted 16 years ago by keller1 [ Reply ]

vivakitty wrote:

I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

This is one of those bands that only time will fade away. One day these RP listeners will wake up, scratch their heads, and wonder, what were they thinking!

Posted 16 years ago by wferrier [ Reply ]

Leslie wrote:

Try using the mute button.

I usually go for the low-tech solution of just pulling the headphones down around my neck. I just wish the songs were shorter. :) Figures that I band I don't like goes in for the long songs....

I like the RP community because every song, every band seems to have its admirers and critics. Keeps it interesting.

Posted 16 years ago by vivakitty [ Reply ]

vivakitty wrote:

I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

Try using the mute button.

Posted 16 years ago by Leslie [ Reply ]

vivakitty wrote:

I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

Bummer. Why would you want to deprive other people of something we really enjoy?

Posted 16 years ago by smehan55 [ Reply ]

I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

Posted 16 years ago by vivakitty [ Reply ]

felix_the_man wrote:

here is a crude measure of how I count it out. x-x-rest-x-rest-x-x-x-rest

After this is done playing, I'm putting Supper's Ready on just to try it out. Thanks!

Posted 16 years ago by robco1 [ Reply ]

I've missed them both times they come to Boston. But not this year, I swear!

Posted 16 years ago by okelle [ Reply ]

Missed it. Darn. So what is it with Orlando, Fla? Some hotbed of good musical taste? What exactly gives?

Posted 16 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

Damn...that driving guitar..thought I would have to go change... Clearly superior stuff.....

Posted 16 years ago by Chazar [ Reply ]

Saw them live in Cleveland at the House of Blues on 18 May 07--absolutely awesome.

I was at that show too

What a great night!

Posted 16 years ago by Deadwing [ Reply ]

robco1 wrote:

Thank you for a thoughtful post!

Personally, I tend to like the more complex, "chops-based" music. If anything, 4/4 time and 3-chord progressions bore me to tears at times. I've listened to "Supper's Ready" by Genesis maybe 1,500 times and I still can't follow the 9/8 beat. And I never get bored trying.

here is a crude measure of how I count it out. x-x-rest-x-rest-x-x-x-rest

Posted 16 years ago by felix_the_man [ Reply ]

Prog is long-form music and you have to be in it for the full ride. Kinda like movies: some people need an explosion or nudity every five minutes to keep their attention. Fine with me, I like those occasionally myself. But to sit through the director's cut of Dr Zhivago or Lawrence of Arabia requires that extra bit of dedication or some little clue will escape you that resolves a plot device or a chord progression later on.

Posted 16 years ago by nagsheadlocal [ Reply ]

I feel no pain Cause I'm an island I will remain In the deafness of your silence I love you sometimes Always Never He said you're here Here with me now I feel no gain When you're around me I'll try again In the darkness you astound me It's growing cold I'm growing old Is this the only way to see the fire? It's raining... Love this song

Posted 16 years ago by Deadwing [ Reply ]

greyfin10 wrote:

I think I know what he means, and its about how you are listening to music. Progressive requires a bit more immersion into the song... If you are playing music while doing something else, the busy aspect of the progressive can start to become a buzz. I know SOMETIMES I can feel that way about music I very much love. My theory is the reason it doesn't do this to the person below is because the eclectic nature of RP cleanses the palate so-to-speak, giving that effect no time to sink in. Music listening (for me) has at alot of modes... I have music I listen to at night or when I want to deeply relax. Then there is music I can listen to while coding (things like Shahin & Sepehr are perfect for this) or concentrating on something OTHER than the music... I guess this list can go on and on (music to be angry to, etc etc). Progressive (and most 'chops' based music) falls into a category where, to appreciate it, I usually need to be concentrating ON the music. This is more easily done in 5 to 20 minute spurts truth be told, and there you have my theory. This is where the guy responds with a "no, its just dull" :)

Thank you for a thoughtful post!

Personally, I tend to like the more complex, "chops-based" music. If anything, 4/4 time and 3-chord progressions bore me to tears at times. I've listened to "Supper's Ready" by Genesis maybe 1,500 times and I still can't follow the 9/8 beat. And I never get bored trying.

Posted 16 years ago by robco1 [ Reply ]

westslope wrote:

BTW, how do you get "bored"? ... You have a talent?

I think I know what he means, and its about how you are listening to music. Progressive requires a bit more immersion into the song... If you are playing music while doing something else, the busy aspect of the progressive can start to become a buzz. I know SOMETIMES I can feel that way about music I very much love. My theory is the reason it doesn't do this to the person below is because the eclectic nature of RP cleanses the palate so-to-speak, giving that effect no time to sink in. Music listening (for me) has at alot of modes... I have music I listen to at night or when I want to deeply relax. Then there is music I can listen to while coding (things like Shahin & Sepehr are perfect for this) or concentrating on something OTHER than the music... I guess this list can go on and on (music to be angry to, etc etc). Progressive (and most 'chops' based music) falls into a category where, to appreciate it, I usually need to be concentrating ON the music. This is more easily done in 5 to 20 minute spurts truth be told, and there you have my theory. This is where the guy responds with a "no, its just dull" :)

Posted 16 years ago by greyfin10 [ Reply ]

westslope wrote:

... BTW, how do you get "bored"? I could imagine annoyed with respect to Porcupine Tree and Yes but bored suggests that you are figuring the music out much faster than everybody else... You have a talent?

Ha ha, wish I had that talent!

Posted 16 years ago by Krispian [ Reply ]

Some very serious music. I needed that today.

Posted 16 years ago by Ericac [ Reply ]

Fantastic band.

Posted 16 years ago by felam [ Reply ]

Bumped to a 7 from 5 - after getting the RP diet everyday I realize more so now that I like the elements of PT more and more - What is the band's status now? Is Niel Pert from Rush still in the mix?

Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee [ Reply ]

eskles wrote:

Personal note/opinion: I liked my first listen of this band enough to buy a cd (Deadwing). What I found is that, while I like them pretty much every time I hear them on RP, I get really, really bored when I listen to more than a half an hour of them - pretty much like the old Yes lp's from the 70's.

Gasp!... Do not blaspheme in this house!

Posted 16 years ago by Rafter101 [ Reply ]

leathepea wrote:

I have. Saw them in Asheville, NC at the Orange Peel, and yes they do take it to the next level. One of the top 5 shows I have ever seen.

Because the visuals are synched to the music, Gavin Harrison has to play all those weird time signatures to a click track. Incredible. Wait till they get enough $$$ together for top of the line sound and lights. They will be massive.

Posted 16 years ago by keller1 [ Reply ]

eskles, I'm going to guess that you should give the CD Stupid Dream a few spins. You might like it better. BTW, how do you get "bored"? I could imagine getting annoyed with respect to Porcupine Tree and Yes but bored suggests that you are figuring the music out much faster than everybody else. You have a talent?

Posted 16 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

joshfm wrote:

Anyone seen these guys live? I wonder if they take to the next level.

I have. Saw them in Asheville, NC at the Orange Peel, and yes they do take it to the next level. One of the top 5 shows I have ever seen.

Posted 16 years ago by leathepea [ Reply ]

Personal note/opinion: I liked my first listen of this band enough to buy a cd (Deadwing). What I found is that, while I like them pretty much every time I hear them on RP, I get really, really bored when I listen to more than a half an hour of them - pretty much like the old Yes lp's from the 70's.

Posted 16 years ago by eskles [ Reply ]

horstman wrote:

I have been reading the posts as well as listening to the wonderful mix of music that Bill entertains (and educates) me with and have come to the ultimate conclusion that physicsgenius is a f'in idiot. But then we all knew that, didn't we?

PG is old news --- he's been gone a while --- but an idiot he wasn't. Obnoxious, opinionated and argumentative, maybe, but no idiot.

Posted 16 years ago by keller1 [ Reply ]

1St time to hear this track....EXCELLENT as usual

Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy [ Reply ]

I've always loved the P-Trees. Wish they toured the USA more often. Viva Steven W!

Posted 16 years ago by ImInZappasVault [ Reply ]

Posted 17 years ago by Deadwing [ Reply ]

Loving the tree.

Posted 17 years ago by mona_hoysa [ Reply ]

Me? I have no issues with other people's taste in music. It's lack of taste that riles me.

Posted 17 years ago by Cruithne3753 [ Reply ]

Deadwing, Discussing music is little like discussing tastes in food. It is generally perceived to be extremely poor manners to express an emotional dislike or disgust with food that other people enjoy. Here's a travel tip for folks. If you really want to come across as an uncultured boor (and play to a bunch of negative stereotypes), play fussy with food hospitality in foreign countries.

Posted 17 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

Another cool song from PT. Thanks! I'm getting it, Bill. Keep up the good work.

Posted 17 years ago by MonkeyPod [ Reply ]

Deadwing wrote:

6 guys pissing and moaning

Plus they should really should see their doctor; might be a dodgy prostate. More PT coming soon - Nil Recurring; mini album of stuff recorded during the Fear of a Blank Planet sessions.

Posted 17 years ago by Cruithne3753 [ Reply ]

For the very small percentage of RP listeners that don't like these guys... Hey, we will never all like the same music. Music is a completely personal thing. Speaking for myself if I hear a song I don't like I don't go on that songs thread and talk shite to the people that do enjoy it. I have more respect for other peoples opinions and feelings than that. PT is getting a lot of play here because they are getting a lot of positive feedback and requests. 6 guys pissing and moaning will never outweigh 500 positive responses. Deal.

Posted 17 years ago by Deadwing [ Reply ]

My favorite band since Signify in 1996

I'm really happy RP is getting their music out to so many more people who would never have heard them otherwise. If you like what you hear try their live concert DVD Arriving Somewhere.... or their 5.1 surround sound album mixes. They won the Surround Sound Record of the Year in 2004 AND 2005 for In Absentia and Deadwing. Better yet they are going to be touring the US again in October- go to one of their shows if you can manage it. They are amazing live.

Gavin, Steven, Colin, and Richard!!!

and Wes too!

I'll be at the Cincinnati show with 8 friends

Posted 17 years ago by Deadwing [ Reply ]

It kind of boggles the mind just why such awsome talent goes unrecognized. If it weren't for this radio station who would know what is really out there.

Posted 17 years ago by radioshock [ Reply ]

I not Marillion how about Transalantic or Spocks Beard?... Roverfish wrote:

I'll keep holding out hope that someday Bill will follow this with something from Marillion and up the prog-rock quotient to nirvana level. In the meantime, still excellent.

Posted 17 years ago by dharmanavy [ Reply ]

Not radio friendly and too progressive...that was the excuse a certain station manager in San Diego gave me for not playing them... I LIKE IT!!

S~

Posted 17 years ago by dharmanavy [ Reply ]

why this band isn't bigger....? very very coool riffs....Pork th eTree

Posted 17 years ago by KdK [ Reply ]

You could be right Nabla. A 'social contract' of sorts. Bill plays lots of Porcupine Tree, and many of us rave on, click through, buy RP stuff, send in cheques, etc. It probably doesn't hurt that those of us who rave on like teeny bopper lunatics also might know something about music, play or have played instruments, understand creative process, etc.

Posted 17 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

It seems to me that RP has a contract with PT...? They appear very often here. However, they are great!

Posted 17 years ago by Nabla [ Reply ]

zoopmama wrote:

Nice production value. Pretentious and unnecessary. Give me heart, not sonic tricks.

Agreed. Or, even worse... gratuitous guitar frenzy ala Dream Theater.

Posted 17 years ago by aronson [ Reply ]

Nice production value. Pretentious and unnecessary. Give me heart, not sonic tricks.

Posted 17 years ago by zoopmama [ Reply ]

joshfm wrote:

Anyone seen these guys live? I wonder if they take to the next level.

Saw them live in Cleveland at the House of Blues on 18 May 07--absolutely awesome. Get their DVD: "Arriving Somewhere..." to experience their live show. Their drummer just won "Best Progressive Drummer of 2007: https://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=26596

Posted 17 years ago by Slipstream [ Reply ]

sorry. can't join the hate-fest. love the song. love the band.

Posted 17 years ago by buck-arkansas [ Reply ]

I hope the light show is good

Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast [ Reply ]

God these guys annoy me....

Posted 17 years ago by stickers11 [ Reply ]

Anyone seen these guys live? I wonder if they take to the next level.

Posted 17 years ago by joshfm [ Reply ]

Heh, thematic follow-on from S&G's "I am a rock." Nicely done, Bill!

Posted 17 years ago by plaid [ Reply ]

I'll keep holding out hope that someday Bill will follow this with something from Marillion and up the prog-rock quotient to nirvana level. In the meantime, still excellent.

Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish [ Reply ]

thatslongformud wrote:

Sweet! I didn't realize there were more Porcupine Tree tunes to give 1's too!!

frisco, your comment just shows how fubbed duck you are.

Posted 17 years ago by felix_the_man [ Reply ]

Older_Gentleman wrote:

Review of the upcoming album. https://www.porcupinetree.com/images/CR04072007.pdf

And wow, is it pricey...Import, 1 disk, $35.99 at Amazon. Ouch.

Posted 17 years ago by Pyro [ Reply ]

Review of the upcoming album. https://www.porcupinetree.com/images/CR04072007.pdf

Posted 17 years ago by Older_Gentleman [ Reply ]

blurman wrote:

I've only started getting into these guys because of this station. What would be a good album to start off, just start from the beginning?

I had the same questions when I first got into PT. I like "In Absentia" and "Stupid Dream" a lot. "Deadwing is also good, but "harder" than previous albums. I also really like the spacey, Pink Floyd-ish sounds on this album. I guess it depends on what part of PT you like as to which albums would be YOUR favorites. Many people, including myself, have had the same question you did. Check out this forum I started: (click here)

Posted 17 years ago by Pyro [ Reply ]

I have yet to hear a PT song that I dislike and I now own 5 of their albums. Warszawa Lightbulb Sun Stupid Dream In Absentia Deadwing

Posted 17 years ago by Leslie [ Reply ]

blurman wrote:

I've only started getting into these guys because of this station. What would be a good album to start off, just start from the beginning?

i recently bought this one to start with. dont know if it's the best, but i figure they've got so many albums, your best bet is to start anywhere and keep going!

Posted 17 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

Sweet! I didn't realize there were more Porcupine Tree tunes to give 1's too!!

Posted 17 years ago by thatslongformud [ Reply ]

yes!

Posted 17 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

I've only started getting into these guys because of this station. What would be a good album to start off, just start from the beginning?

Posted 17 years ago by blurman [ Reply ]

RWAK!

Posted 17 years ago by birthfirst [ Reply ]

ok, now i officially like this band :)

Posted 17 years ago by gumby [ Reply ]

Taste in music style is very individual. Sorry for you. This rocks.

Posted 17 years ago by 2Hawks [ Reply ]

buck-arkansas wrote:

guess that "genius" part is a little questionable. or maybe it's just good taste you lack. i love everything you seem to hate.

My Mornign Jacket can stay but this stuff...blah!

Posted 17 years ago by Wisecrowe [ Reply ]

physicsgenius wrote:

Man, enough of: -Nick Cave -My Morning Jacket -Mark Knopfler -Porcupine Tree None of these are any good and, more to the point, we are reaching saturation on them.

guess that "genius" part is a little questionable. or maybe it's just good taste you lack. i love everything you seem to hate.

Posted 18 years ago by buck-arkansas [ Reply ]

Excellent choice DJ. Went out and bought this double CD at HMV because of RP. If that's not radio power for music, I don't know what is!

Posted 18 years ago by davin [ Reply ]

Discovered these guys through RP-thank you

I am liking them more and more...each time I hear one of their songs played. Play Stars Die! (Gotta get speakers for my machine at work!)

Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent [ Reply ]

Suddenly got interesting. Nice surprise.

Posted 19 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk [ Reply ]

A third PT tune I've heard on RP. This one will take a bit more listening to, but I will :D

Posted 19 years ago by g1lgam3sh [ Reply ]

physicsgenius wrote:

Man, enough of: -Nick Cave -My Morning Jacket -Mark Knopfler -Porcupine Tree None of these are any good and, more to the point, we are reaching saturation on them.

Feel free to leave at any time and not return. You've yet to make an insightful comment anyway, so why start now? Thanks, Bill, for playing PT...I have this station to thank for turning me on to them (and MMJ, who I also did not know). Excellent tune.

Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish [ Reply ]

physicsgenius wrote:

Man, enough of: -Nick Cave -My Morning Jacket -Mark Knopfler -Porcupine Tree None of these are any good and, more to the point, we are reaching saturation on them.

Perhaps you're listening to the wrong station, then....

Posted 19 years ago by sirrus [ Reply ]

zaknafein wrote:

Wow, you really need help.

They must have wandered into this steam by accident, probably looking for the station down the street...

Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music [ Reply ]

physicsgenius wrote:

Man, enough of: -Nick Cave -My Morning Jacket -Mark Knopfler -Porcupine Tree None of these are any good and, more to the point, we are reaching saturation on them.

Wow, you really need help.

Posted 19 years ago by zaknafein [ Reply ]

In the middle of the song he went into musical scales mode... must not have knowed they were taping... cue the emotive atmospheric whispering... jes' kiddin', pretty good in moderation...

Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music [ Reply ]

Man, enough of: -Nick Cave -My Morning Jacket -Mark Knopfler -Porcupine Tree None of these are any good and, more to the point, we are reaching saturation on them.

Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius [ Reply ]

Simply an amazing band.

Posted 20 years ago by Mot [ Reply ]

Steven Wilson is amazing. The lead track on this album is very cool as well. Love that main guitar riff. Awesome stuff.

Posted 20 years ago by zaknafein [ Reply ]