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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 113 Ratings

  • Summary: The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band.

Top Track

Anesthetize
A good impression of myself. Not much to conceal. I'm saying nothing. But I'm saying nothing, with feel I simply am not here. No way, I... Shut up,... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Porcupine Tree makes a triumphant return to experimental, non-linear style with 2007's Fear of a Blank Planet.
  2. Fear of a Blank Planet is not only their most vintage-sounding album, it’s also their best.
  3. The result is an often crushingly heavy masterpiece that has true meaning with or without the music. It’s a rare thing these days but Porcupine Tree seem able to do it time and again. This album is no exception.
  4. Mojo
    80
    Best of all is Sleep Together: like Radiohead playing Kashmir, and brilliantly led by former Japan keyboard player Richard Barbieri. Yes, prog lives--and Porcupine Tree are its leading players. [July 2007]
  5. This is a taut, epic and well-rounded piece, dripping in atmosphere.
  6. Spectacular the music may be, but it’s the reflective lyrics that keep the album firmly on Earth.
  7. Q Magazine
    60
    A dramatic, wide-screen, expertly executed, even genuinely executed thrilling rock record worthy of an audience way beyond nu-prog’s regular constituency. [Apr 2007]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. GaryP.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    YeGODS! Porcupine Tree at their best!
  2. JayK.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    By far one of Porcupine Tree's best albums. It's far more accessible than their older stuff, but it retains the complex, prog edge By far one of Porcupine Tree's best albums. It's far more accessible than their older stuff, but it retains the complex, prog edge that only Porcupine Tree can deliver. Expand
  3. Aug 6, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album opens up with a gripping, catchy song that uses several different musical melodies. It retains its interest throughout the song in a very Radioheadesque fashion in terms of musical techniques used.
    After that it breaks into My Ashes, possibly one of the most poignant pieces I have ever heard. It continues onto the angsty Anesthetize and then finishes with some of the most beautiful and creative music I have ever heard. All in all, even if you come from a place that requires something new every song, this album will satisfy you. It also has some of Porcupine Tree's most beautiful melodies.
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  4. Vocalius
    Mar 31, 2008
    10
    By far best porcupine tree record
  5. Dec 22, 2011
    10
    Quite simply, the best Porcupine Tree has to offer. Showcasing some of the best songs they have ever written in (almost) perfect soundQuite simply, the best Porcupine Tree has to offer. Showcasing some of the best songs they have ever written in (almost) perfect sound quality/mix. It does however lose a little bit of momentum towards the end of the album, but for the most part the tracks contain everything that is good about Porcupine Tree. Expand
  6. Nov 30, 2022
    10
    This is my favourite album of all time. The music is melancholy and dark but somehow also uplifting. The guitar riffs are great and theThis is my favourite album of all time. The music is melancholy and dark but somehow also uplifting. The guitar riffs are great and the drumming is just amazing. Not to mention the genius lyricism and consistent tone and theme. 10/10. Expand
  7. Aug 21, 2022
    0
    Decent album decent album decent album ok album ok album ok album ok album ok album

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