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| 1. Deadwing |
| 2. Shallow |
| 3. Lazarus |
| 4. Halo |
| 5. Arriving Somewhere But Not Here |
| 6. Mellotron Scratch |
| 7. Open Car |
| 8. Start of Something Beautiful |
| 9. Glass Arm Shattering |
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new, refreshing treat for the ears & brain,
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This review is from: Deadwing (Audio CD)
As soon as I popped the CD into the player, I was blown away. I don't care what Porcupine Tree's picky picky fans have to say about the changes in the band's sound. They've not gone metal, but they do tend to lean towards the constant demands of the fans. If there's any reason for PT to be the way they are now, it's because of the fans. Sorry, but it's true! Personally, I find PT to be getting better with age. They haven't dropped their signature sound, as found on the "Lightbulb" or "Stupid Dream" albums. I've got no favorite tracks on the album, because they're all appealing and unique. To name a couple of my "most listened to" tracks, I choose "Lazarus" and "Arriving Somewhere, but not here". In "Lazarus", I love the piano, lyrics and mellotron. And of course, Steve's soft, melodic voice. It's definitely one of their best songs ever recorded! Why I chose "Arriving..." as my 2nd choice...I love it for all the same reasons. It sounds mysterious, dreamy and like I either just stepped into or out of a dream. The Mellotron & organ arrangements are incredible. Each track on the album prepares the listener for the next track. That's what I admire about Steven's musical genius. There's never anything boring on his albums. Tracklist: Enhanced part of the CD is a CD-ROM, featuring a short video clip in .mov format. This video features the "Making of the album". We see some quiet, busy "behind the scenes" footage in Steven's recording studio, bringing us closer to him and his music. It's a nifty little video and I'm sure you'll love it! Regarding the packaging...the CD is housed in a jewelcase, which will crack or break if mishandled. I was hoping the CD would be in a digipack...but like all PT's stuff, it will soon venture out of the woodwork all repackaged and buff, compared to the jewelcase version. There are NO photos of the band, or lyrics iside the booklet. Instead, there are a bunch of passages and strange, "Steven-esque" images & "collage-like" pictures. It's very artistic & different from their other lyrics/liner notes booklets. We'll be seeing PT live on May 16th in Montreal. I can't wait to see & hear these new songs, live & in person. I've seen them twice in Montreal for their "In Absentia" Tour. PT are a band unlike any other, and I support Steven & his crew all the way. Right now, I'm quietly & privately anticipating what their concert will be like, as well as their next album. But I do hope Steven Wilson will wait longer to create his magic. I find this album was released too soon after the In Absentia CD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic,
This review is from: Deadwing (Audio CD)
This is an amazing recording. Deadwing is one of Porcupine Tree's most accessible works. It has a bit a of a heavier edge to it but not quite so heavy as their acclaimed "In Absentia" CD. I own the DVD-Audio version of this recording in pristine 5.1 surround sound and 96/24 resolution. The material is brilliant and shows just what kind of musical genious Steve Wilson is. The recording quality is one of the best sounding that you will have a chance to listen to in this age of MP3 compression. Great dynamic range, separation of instruments, haunting vocals over decaying guitars on delays is just part of the feast that is Deadwing. Many people try to label Porcupine Tree as prog rock or whatever. The truth is they have their own sound and that sound is extraordinary. As a musician myself I can appreciate the skill and creativity that went into this and every Porcupine Tree recording I have. Why these guys aren't superstars is testament to the power of marketing over musicianship. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing "dead" about this music,
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This review is from: Deadwing (Audio CD)
Awesome! Power, beauty, sophistication, good vocals and excellent sound. Don't expect million-note-a-minute guitar playing, though. That's not waht good music is about, anyways. And this is good music. Excellent mix, especially the DVD-Audio surround. Reason enough to upgrade to a good surround system with a DVD-Audio and SACD-compatible disc player.
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