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Recordings album by Porcupine Tree was released May 31, 2011 on the Snapper label. Released as a semi stopgap collection in mid-2001 during a period of general Porcupine Tree inactivity, outside of some concert appearances here and there, Recordings compiles the various B-sides and extra tracks from singles taken from Stupid Dream and Lightbulb Sun, adding a couple of unreleased goodies as well. Recordings CD music It's obviously for the hardcore fans more than anyone else -- those wanting an introduction to the band will find it of interest but not the best place to start. Recordings music CDs Those hardcore fans, though, will find it a very enjoyable release, with the previously unavailable songs of definite interest. "Buying New Soul," which starts the album, is one of the band's subtler epics, an eleven-minute number with all the multitracked vocals and wistfully burnt imagery any fan of classic English prog could want Recordings songs. "Access Denied," originally planned for Lightbulb Sun itself, is (in part) a wonderfully jaunty little number which could have come from mid-eighties XTC, Wilson's contributions on hammered dulcimer an inspired touch Recordings album. The remaining tracks reappear from the various singles, though sometimes in different form Recordings CD music. "Oceans Have No Memory," originally surfacing as a demo, gets a full instrumental band version here, while "Even Less," the majestic opening blast from Stupid Dream, turns up in its full fourteen minute length, the second part having only appeared before on a separate single. The full "Even Less" features past guests the East of England Orchestra and Theo Travis, both of whom also turn up on "Ambulance Chasing," an unexpectedly successful fusion of everything from heavy tribal drumming to saxophone. There's an attractive range of stylistic experimentation on display with the various B-sides and extra numbers, ranging from the minimal, near-ambient exploration of "Cure For Optimism" to the building rocker "Disappear." ~ Ned Raggett Recorded in Wales between 1998 & 2000. Chris Maitland (drums). Porcupine Tree: Steven Wilson (vocals, guitar, piano, samples); Richard Barbieri (keyboards, synthesizer); Colin Edwin (acoustic & electric basses); Record Collector (magazine) (p. 89) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "They're clever, futuristic pieces with an orchestral sweep to them, an intelligent thoughtfulness and vivid creativity that underlines PT as being much more than simply a Pink Floyd for the 21st Century."

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P Tree Recordings~You Have to Have it!
Recordings has to be in everyone's collection who collects Porcupine Tree. It has the full version of Buying New Soul and alternate longer Even Less. The whole thing flows together in great sync and bridges Lightbulb Sun to In Absentia...collectible cd also if you can get it!
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Speaks for Itself
This CD speaks for itself and well worth the money - true greatness! "Buying New Soul" is the standout track..BUY this!
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Album of outtakes better than most bands regular releases!
This CD shows just how talented Steven Wilson and the band are. The album is a collection of unreleased tracks, B-sides and outtakes from their last 2 releases. Does this mean this stuff is not up to par? NO WAY! This CD of outtakes is better than some bands' regular releases...actually MOST bands! Limited edition release, numbered. Get it quick!
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Label	Snapper
Orig Year	2001
CD Universe Part number	8528315
Catalog number	813
Discs	1
Release Date	May 31, 2011
Studio/Live	Studio
Personnel	Steven Wilson - vocals, guitar, piano, samples Richard Barbieri - keyboards, synthesizer Colin Edwin - acoustic & electric basses ;
Shipping Units	3