Closure/Continuation
by Porcupine Tree
  • Record Label: MRI
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2022
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
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  1. BudderDud
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    Literally the best porcupine tree album in a decade.
    I am absolutely in love with this album. It goes hard af.
    I love all the songs other than rats return.
    Harridan goes off with all of the sick drums. Gavin Harrison delivers some of the best drumming in all porcupine tree discography.
  2. Jungstir
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Wow! A Great album. TBH I did not have high hopes after a long hiatus. Porcupine Tree doesn't miss a step on this one! I am so happy to have found it. Do yourself a favor and listen with headphones
    This is on the order of Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull. Enjoy. If you need to stream something on a long trip this is a great choice.
  3. AHindD
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    What an awesome return for Porcupine Tree, I thought the day of sliding another PT album into my collection was long over! The new album is incredible, its same but different to their previous albums, with Chrimera's Wreck and Dignity being true standout songs.
    Its a great album to introduce to new fans too.
  4. Norab83
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    A fantastic return from the (now) threesome. Familiar in some respects but fresh and dynamic in others. Three stunning musicians at the top of their art. If you can, get the deluxe version, the 3 extra tracks are a great addition.
    Great to have you back gents, hopefully there is more to come and this is not closure.
  5. mb_shupto
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    I never expected a surprise like this. From the moment they announced their get-together as a band. I just felt it through steven's interview about the new record. This album contains 4/5 masterpieces. I loved the "Harridan" and "Of the new day" the first time I heard them. After releasing the whole album, I had to wait for the right moment to listen to the record. Then when I heard it, II never expected a surprise like this. From the moment they announced their get-together as a band. I just felt it through steven's interview about the new record. This album contains 4/5 masterpieces. I loved the "Harridan" and "Of the new day" the first time I heard them. After releasing the whole album, I had to wait for the right moment to listen to the record. Then when I heard it, I was amazed and got tears. 'Dignity', 'Chimera's wreck' and specially 'Walk the plank'. These are the things that made me think that closure/continuation is the best album that I've listened while I am alive.… Expand

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Pitchfork
    Jun 28, 2022
    69
    Wilson first walked away when he felt the band’s songwriting had become too formulaic. Closure/Continuation is admirable in its attempts to reject that formula, but in the end, it also proves just how good they were at it.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jun 24, 2022
    70
    A welcome new entry in PT's catalog, it reveals in fits and starts that the band have plenty left to say -- just what that is remains elusive and unclear on this wide-ranging return.
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  3. The Guardian
    Jun 24, 2022
    60
    Progressive to the very soles of its nine-minute songs, and characterised by a level of instrumental proficiency that is, occasionally, emotionally detached.
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