Deadwing
Their Best?
This is not a critic's darling like In Absentia or Stupid Dream were, but it is
my favorite album from this extraordinary band. I am not one to hand out 5-
star ratings like popcorn either (check my other reviews) but this one
deserves it. This album further puts an edge on the already heavier sound
of In Absentia without sacrificing PT's melodicism, creativity, and downright
artsy mojo. The album opens with the Led Zeppelin homage, dark,
powerhouse title track and grabs your attention to never let go. Every song
is a winner and different from every other song on the record. Still, the
album retains a cohesiveness that flows like the best of them.
This album was intended as a concept album that would later be
developed into a movie, but band leader Stephen Wilson has not been
able to get that project off the ground. The concept has to do with a ghost
of someone dear to the subject of the album. This makes the general
darkness of the album warranted. This edition also includes a terrific remix
of the song Shesmovedon from Lightbulb Sun that is superior to the
original by miles.
Fans of hard rock and art rock alike will find much to like here. Don't expect
to find the next Metallica or a mosh-pit mentality in this music. It isn't there.
Instead look for engaging, catchy, melodic rock with enough riffs to get
your blood pumping and enough depth to keep the thinking man
interested. If that's your cup of tea, you've come to the right place.
Porcupine Tree is a welcome breath of fresh air in the current faceless
music scene that spawns nothing but clone bands that sell attitude instead
of talent. This is one band to watch rise. The sound of the recording i s
impeccable and the band have won awards for their 5.1 mixes of their past
albums. Highlights: The Whole Thing
Highly Recommended
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