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On FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET, Porcupine Tree follows up its well-received DEADWING album with another highly ambitious outing. Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Steven Wilson (No-Man), and featuring keyboardist Richard Barbieri (formerly of the pioneering ... Full DescriptionNew Wave act Japan), the London-based art-rock ensemble continues its simultaneously heavier and more sophisticated direction, as embodied by the atmospheric and melodic "Way Out of Here," which veers into some crushingly weighty passages. Though clearly influenced by Roger Waters's Pink Floyd material, Wilson's distinctive and dynamic approach, which can be alternately understated and nearly operatic, carries FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET along its own path, making it one of the premiere prog-metal releases of 2007.
Porcupine Tree: Steven Wilson (guitar); Richard Barbieri (keyboard); Colin Edwin (bass guitar); Gavin Harrison (drums).
Additional personnel: Alex Lifeson (guitar); Robert Fripp (sound effects); John Wesley (background vocals).
Q (p.127) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] dramatic, wide-screen, expertly executed, even genuinely thrilling rock record..."
Alternative Press (p.174) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[W]istfully, sprawlingly melodic....Rush's Alex Lifeson and King Crimson's Robert Fripp add guitar texture to the disc's already monumental sweep." Hide Description Fear Of A Blank Planet Music Fear Of A Blank Planet Music Porcupine Tree Fear Of A Blank Planet Songs Purchase Fear Of A Blank Planet CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Porcupine Tree In Absentia CD (2002)
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Considering their cinematic scope, it's fitting that the songs on DEADWING were actually inspired by a film script written by Porcupine Tree mastermind Steven Wilson. Not that this should come as any surprise to longtime fans who know the UK act's reputation for churning out epic progressive rock so sonically descriptive that it's practically visual.
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 ...
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Fear Of A Blank Planet Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Fear of a dud lyric
A bit of a disappointment, this one. Coming after "DEADWING" and
'IN ABSENTIA" it is a bit rushed and under realised. They remain amongst the most gifted and cohesive ensemble players around however. Steven is still a scatter gun lyricist and badly needs to collaborate. Still, it is a grower- it takes a hi-res system to hold it together. The guys need time off the road to rest and recharge.
Submitted by David Martin (MT. MARTHA, AUSTRALIA)
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The music here on this, Porcupine Pee's (what is it, like their 12th CD?) is decent but compared to their first four, maybe five discs, it's very much of a let down I'm afraid. I recently saw Porcupine Tree on tour here in the states and I'm almost sorry to say that I likely won't go see them again. I assume Steve Wilson and crew really was in fear of a blank bank account. Worst case of selling out I've seen in sometime. Nice going, Bubba!
Submitted by straight_man1975 (everywhere..)
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A Complete Album!
I've had this album for a long time now, and I still like it. I have most of PT's albums and this would be my favorite (honorable mention for Signify) because it so cohesive. It blends sounds from all my favorite bands including Tool, Radiohead, NIN and so on, but it still sounds unique. Great song writing, great lyrics and great production! "My Ashes" is one of my all time favorite songs by any band.
Submitted by James (Minneapolis, MN)
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Never fear, PT is here. Come taste the band. This time they've taken another step in the prog music scene. If you haven't heard of PT or Steven Wilson for that matter you're missing out. "Sentimental" is my fave off this release, a definite extension of "Trains" from their In Abstentia CD. "Anesthetize" is the lenghty killer track. "My Ashes" starts out with haunting keyboards like Zeppelin's "No Quarter". Would be nice if the CD was a tad longer. Listen to the whole CD from beginning to end before coming to any conclusions and check out Blackfield, just one of SW's other far out projects. PT also has a live DVD out that's fantastic! Enjoy.
Submitted by carey c (kc mo USA) 
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PT is a band that just keeps pumping out strong albums, almost like one after another. Along with Katatonia, PT is one of the most consistent bands certainly in the last 10 yrs. A musical summary of what is FOABP; first off, Steven Wilson has an immaculate sense of melody, and is a pretty damn good guitar player. Richard Barbieri(keys) is just brilliant. And Gavin Harrison(drummer) is fast becoming a phenom. Colin Edwin holds it all together with his superb bass playing. The contribution of the London Session Orchestra is sublime throughout the album, but the last 2 minutes of the last song "Sleep Together" is just stunning. Let's face it, PT writes excellent songs, and if a band does'nt write good songs well...............Pick this up, Pronto.
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