Over the years, trying to determine what is true "prog rock" and what is not has become an increasingly tricky proposition. In the early '70s, it was easy -- any band that performed "suites" that extended across entire album sides and dressed in capes and/or cloaks was a dead giveaway. However, when the early '80s rolled around, most former prog rockers trimmed out the fat from their compositions (and exchanged their medieval wear and kimonos for what looked like sports coats). Ever since, there have been bands that have aligned themselves to either of the aforementioned prog rock approaches. But along came Porcupine Tree, who somehow have found a way to incorporate both into their 2009 effort, The Incident. Set up similarly to Rush's 1978 classic, Hemispheres, The Incident is comprised of a single long song -- the title track -- that features many different movements (which would have taken up the entire side one back in the good ol' days of vinyl), as well as a handful of shorter compositions that close the album. The aforementioned title track will certainly be the talk of the album, as it manages to incorporate bombast and melody (the sixth movement, which shares the album's title), rock ("Octane Twisted"), Yes' folky moments ("The Seance"), and Tool-like grooves ("Circle of Manias"), before it all gently floats away on a cloud of fairy dust ("I Drive the Hearse"). That said, unlike early proggers who favored meandering instrumental doodling over succinct songwriting, Porcupine Tree always favor the importance of memorable songs over flashy solos, which certainly makes the group one of the top modern-day prog rock bands.
Porcupine Tree adds another concept album to its catalog. It may not be groundbreaking, but Steven Wilson's crew still provides the best Pink Floyd-meets-metal-meets-Britpop conglomeration out there.At this point, you know what you're going to get from Porcupine Tree. They've been around for over 15 years and have evolved quite a bit over time. But things haven't changed too much for the band s...
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Porcupine TreeThe Incident[Roadrunner Records; 2009]Links: Porcupine Tree | Roadrunner Records | P...
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So far, 2009 has been quite a productive year for Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson. You could say that he is sort of a Trent Reznor of the prog-rock world; actively embracing the latest technology, whether that is exploring audio or the visual, or both together, and getting involved in remix projects and fan-oriented competitions. This [...]
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Here's the preview of the new PT CD "The Incident" that was posted yesterday on the PT website. Below are the latest tour dates. If someone gets to go, PLEASE post a review of the concert. I can't attend unless my passport comes through, meaning I'd better apply soon.Music >> All Shows for Porcupine TreeWritten and recorded between September-May, "The Incident" is the tenth studio album by Po...
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The Incident 06-12-2009Porcupine Tree are happy to announce the forthcoming release of their tenth studio album "The Incident". The record is set to be released via Roadrunner Records worldwide on 21st September, as a double CD.The centre-piece is the title track, which takes up the whole of the first disc. The 55-minute work is described as "a slightly surreal song cycle about beginnings and e...
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Porcupine TreeThe Incident[Roadrunner Records; 2009]Links: Porcupine Tree | Roadrunner Records | P...
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So far, 2009 has been quite a productive year for Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson. You could say that he is sort of a Trent Reznor of the prog-rock world; actively embracing the latest technology, whether that is exploring audio or the visual, or both together, and getting involved in remix projects and fan-oriented competitions. This [...]
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Artist: Porcupine Tree Album: The Incident Release date: 15.09.2009 Tracklist: Disk 1:1. Occam's Razor2. The Blind House3. Great Expectations4. Kneel and Disconnect5. Drawing the Line6. The Incident7. Your Unpleasant Family8. The Yellow Windows of the Evening Train9. Time Flies10. Degree Zero of Liberty11. Octane Twisted12. The...
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Porcupine Tree adds another concept album to its catalog. It may not be groundbreaking, but Steven Wilson's crew still provides the best Pink Floyd-meets-metal-meets-Britpop conglomeration out there.At this point, you know what you're going to get from Porcupine Tree. They've been around for over 15 years and have evolved quite a bit over time. But things haven't changed too much for the band s...
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| 1 Occam's Razor |
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| 2 The Blind House |
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| 3 Great Expectations |
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| 4 Kneel And Disconnect |
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| 5 Drawing The Line |
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| 6 The Incident |
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| 7 Your Unpleasant Family |
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| 8 The Yellow Windows Of The Evening Train |
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| 9 Time Flies |
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| 10 Degree Zero Of Liberty |
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| 11 Octane Twisted |
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| 12 The Seance |
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| 13 Circle Of Manias |
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| 14 I Drive The Hearse |
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| 15 Flicker |
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| 16 Bonnie The Cat |
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| 17 Black Dahlia |
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| 18 Remember Me Lover |
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