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- Record Label: Kscope
- Release Date: Feb 26, 2013
- Summary: Co-produced with Alan Parsons, the third solo release from Steven Wilson was based on short stories the Porcupine Tree singer/guitarist wrote or co-wrote with Hajo Mueller.
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- Record Label: Kscope
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Neo-Prog, Prog-Rock
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Positive: 7 out of 10
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Mixed: 3 out of 10
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Negative: 0 out of 10
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Feb 27, 2013This album shows Wilson to be one of modern rock's most cunning and soulful protagonists.
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Clash MusicJun 6, 2013Sad, weird, beautiful, fiercesome; music to move and excite. [Apr 2013, p.97]
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Q MagazineApr 10, 2013Wilson never forgets the melodies or real sentiment. [May 2013, p.113]
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Feb 27, 2013Since this is prog release, some pretentious philosophizing is helpful in elucidating the plight of this otherwise great record; to borrow Hegelian language, Wilson needs to move beyond thesis and antithesis into the realm of synthesis.
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Feb 28, 2013The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories) is certainly an intense listen, but it is ultimately a rewarding one, despite its ability to frustrate or confound.
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MojoMar 7, 2013Wilson's Raven can sound magpie-like--with jazz-rock joining the classical prog references--but tunes as lovely as Drive Home or the slow-burning title track remind you that he has a vision that's all his own. [Apr 2013, p.94]
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Jun 4, 2013Despite the eclectic background material, it feels like a consolidation rather than a development.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 9
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Mixed: 0 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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Apr 27, 2013
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Mar 3, 2013
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May 27, 2013A remarkable record that should easily the "best of 2013" list in most music goers. Steven Wilson has truly outdone himself here. Highly recommend it!
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Oct 11, 2013
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Mar 1, 2013
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Jan 29, 2021Outstanding, unbelievably amazing album! This truly is prog heaven. Steven Wilson's best work.
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Oct 14, 2013
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