Porcupine Tree

acoustic art rock // post-rock

Samples of the videotape from the leader of the famed Heaven’s Gate cult is not something you’d expect to hear in a rock song. But this song (with the extraordinarily long song title) strikes you as something entirely new but yet simultaneously recognizable. The lead melody, introduced by the deliberate guitar work and continued by vocalist Steven Wilson, feels timeless in its familiarity. This track knows time and treats it masterfully–strolling patiently but then hop-scotching around your ears with a dynamic arrangement. Now, I rarely repeat songs immediately, but here it’s a neccesity. [Thx to Jason]
Taking as long as it needs to transfix your ears.

Porcupine Tree – Last Chance To Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled
buy this cd

Posted by Paul Irish on Wednesday, March 8th, 2006 under rock.

13 Responses to “Porcupine Tree”

  1. Marc D. Brooks said on March 8th at 8:31 pm :

    whoa totally didnt expect that

  2. supergurg said on March 8th at 10:08 pm :

    wow – nice tune :)

  3. SenorCardgage said on March 8th at 11:21 pm :

    At first I didn’t really like it, but then the wacko started talking, and it really started to kick a little. Overall, I say, “The fish was delish and it made quite a dish.”

  4. Tim Huegdon said on March 9th at 2:02 am :

    Absolutely fantastic!

    A song that proudly wears it’s influences along with it’s innovations – there’s definately a little Pink Floyd in there…

    I love it. Am off to buy the album. Cheers Paul.

  5. Chris said on March 9th at 3:55 am :

    Don’t buy this album… yet! It will be re-released later this year, so you don’t have to pay the high prices on amazon or ebay. But meanwhile, I recommend you buy some other albums by PT, especially In Absentia or Deadwing. This is how rock music should sound these days! Steven Wilson is a genius, and if you get the chance to see them live, don’t hesitate… go!!!

  6. lorezsky said on March 9th at 2:37 pm :

    totally agree. not much before, but as soon as the guy starts talking this thing is cooking.

  7. Shawn said on March 10th at 4:39 pm :

    Was expecting something totally different!

  8. Runman said on March 13th at 9:54 am :

    Just 2 words…Bloody good.
    Thanks Paul.

  9. Paul Irish said on March 13th at 11:00 am :

    Hey Runman. You can actually thank Jason from Blogalive for that track.. he pushed me on it. Really glad he did.

  10. Anonymous said on March 14th at 9:52 pm :

    Been a fan of them since ’97-’98 – band was, originally just the one guy, Steven Wilson, eventually assembled a band, including a member from Japan (Richard Barbieri). Steven’s had his hand in multiple other things – check out his website – http://www.swhq.com
    Cheers!

  11. thomas said on April 10th at 10:28 am :

    the picture you used is from flickr. The user is antimethod. you should at least link to him if you use his stuff.

    http://flickr.com/photos/antimethod/

  12. Paul Irish said on April 10th at 12:13 pm :

    I mentioned I stole it from him if you hover over the image. Admittedly though, I didn’t link.

  13. Peter X Anthony said on April 15th at 8:07 pm :

    Reminds me a bit of JETHRO TULL…
    Awesome! I love all your stuff.You guys rock!

    Will stay tuned.
    Cheers.

    Peter X Anthony
    Rock & Rolls Bastard Son

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