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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.
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The Incident is an incident in music that must be acknowledged.
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FilterIt's a bit like Lance Armstrong placing second in the Tour de France--not the finish one is accustomed to, but still a remarkable achievement. [Fall 2009, p.98]
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MojoWith these less-then-cutting-edge elements Wilson manages to conjure that's diverse and full of drama. [Oct 2009, p.97]
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Stellar 12-minute opus 'Time Flies' teems with Pink Floydesque arrangements and moving lyrics, while 'Octane Twisted' offers up massive guitar riffage that you can bang your head to.
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He is a very, very good songwriter, which keeps Porcupine Tree afloat even when they aren’t really pushing the envelope.
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Q MagazineIt's sprawling beast, but for all its occasional spots of indulgence it's a towering achievement. [Oct 2009, p.115]
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The title suite on this two-CD set is the Tree's finest hour: a mounting drama of memoir and real-news trauma, animated with slicing guitars, ghost-song electronics, mile-high harmonies and smart pop bait.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 53 out of 56
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Mixed: 1 out of 56
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Negative: 2 out of 56
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JustinTOct 2, 2009