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Definitely consciousness expanding, the prickly affectations of Porcupine Tree will only be lost on those too well-steeped in the cold, cruel world to avail themselves of these inebriating aural tonics. Fortunately, the rest of us lucky few ... Full Descriptionwho are mentally equipped to let UP THE DOWNSTAIR run barefoot through our minds will be ever so eager to do so. Take careful note of the sounds wafting from ye olde England--the wild potpourri of bands like Ozric Tentacles, Omnia Opera, Mandragora, and Porcupine Tree are making a mighty dent in those so exposed. This stuff is not going to be a secret much longer--and blessedly so. UP THE DOWNSTAIR's charismatic potions penetrate, obfuscate, and violate the creeks of the sensible mind with dreamy veils of guitars, pulsing rhythms, and layer upon layer of bubbling, drifting electronics. Incredible stuff--former Japan keyboardist Richard Barbieri even adds his synthetic textures to the techno-funk landscape of the title cut.
Classic 1993 album remixed with bonus disc. Deluxe package featuring the stunning new re-recorded 2005 mix together with the rare companion release 'Staircase Infinities'.
Digitally remastered by Steven Wilson.
Porcupine Tree: Steven Wilson (vocals, various instruments).
Recording information: 1992 - 1993; 2004.
Porcupine Tree includes: Steven Wilson (vocals, various instruments); Suzanna Barbieri (vocals); Colin Edwin (bass); Richard Barbieri (electronics).
Additional personnel: Suzanne Barbieri (vocals); Colin Edwin (bass guitar); Gavin Harrison (drums); Richard Barbieri (electronics).
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Originally released in 1995, now expanded from a single album to a double with previously unreleased material, remastered sound & improved packaging. DIsc two features 4 bonus tracks 'The Sky Moves Sideways' (Alt. Version), 'Stars Die', 'Moonloop' (Improvisation) & 'Moonloop' (Coda). Snapper. 2004.
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Porcupine Tree creates works with complex structures that do not alienate or obscure the songs themselves, pieces that are dark and psychedelic without being sinister. On the 12-minute opening title track, weighty guitar riffs and spacious synths immediately recall Nine Inch Nails, but swooping melodic changes give way to ambient passages, making it plain that this is no industrial-rock rip-off. "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" begins with processed backwards guitar, building into a harmony-fueled crescendo before dropping off completely to reveal sparse picking over loops and clicks. Guests Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) and Adrian Belew (King Crimson) contribute vocal harmonies and guitar, respectively, and the disc comes enhanced with behind-the-scenes ...
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