Porcupine Tree
Always Never
Up the Downstair
(1993)

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smackiepipe
Feb 16, 2011 - 12:31
Great close-out guitar solo on this one. Steven is boss.


More_Cowbell
Feb 16, 2011 - 12:27
roulleau wrote:

horstman, if you were raised on Rush, I can't blame you for liking this band. Stockholm Syndrome.

hippiechick, no excuse.

This is the first time I've rated something a 1, and the first time I've seen the tag RP provides with that rating: Sucko-Barfo. I can't think of a better description of this drivel.
roulleau
Oct 13, 2010 - 11:09
hippiechick wrote:

Ich, I hope not, I can't stand Rush, but I LOVE PT!




horstman, if you were raised on Rush, I can't blame you for liking this band. Stockholm Syndrome.

hippiechick, no excuse.

This is the first time I've rated something a 1, and the first time I've seen the tag RP provides with that rating: Sucko-Barfo. I can't think of a better description of this drivel.
robco1
Oct 13, 2010 - 10:10
raerae333 wrote:
MojoJojo wrote:
I must confess I have (nearly) become a product of the iTunes syndrome (I just made that up). What I mean by that is a trap that I have fallen into of rarely purchasing entire albums anymore.

Being in the Boston area on extended business, and having a free weekend, I decided I should visit Cape Cod. Since I had a fair amount of time in the car, I listened to "In Absentia" from start to finish. I reminded me of the benefits of hearing an entire album, especially from a group as talented as PT. The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self".

dpjag wrote:
GRVMPY
Oct 13, 2010 - 10:09

Sounds like a Robert Fripp influence.

hdaisy wrote:

love the guitar too!





psforsberg
Oct 13, 2010 - 10:07
{#Puke}


Cruzan
Oct 13, 2010 - 10:05
hippiechick wrote:

Ich, I hope not, I can't stand Rush, but I LOVE PT!



same for me. Cant stand Rush but love PT


hippiechick
Aug 10, 2010 - 14:59
horstman wrote:

I think that you'll find the same generation that adored RUSH when they were starting out is the same generation that now embraces Porcupine Tree. I grew up on RUSH and as an adult find PT equally compelling.

Seen PT three times (with my teenage son). Now going to see RUSH for the first time with said son! Should be great. Closing the circle.



Ich, I hope not, I can't stand Rush, but I LOVE PT!



horstman
Jul 09, 2010 - 20:31
bbryan wrote:
Rush for a new generation.

BB

I think that you'll find the same generation that adored RUSH when they were starting out is the same generation that now embraces Porcupine Tree. I grew up on RUSH and as an adult find PT equally compelling.

Seen PT three times (with my teenage son). Now going to see RUSH for the first time with said son! Should be great. Closing the circle.

{#Meditate}




Peace_tode
Jul 09, 2010 - 18:17
The guitar and mix made me check out who it was. I have just begun to dig into PT and this is a gem from their earlier releases from where I am. Nice, very nice.


Sjaaks
May 07, 2010 - 04:22
The guitar made me stick... Very nice overdrive sound...

8


YKV
Feb 01, 2010 - 08:41
Guitar caught my ear. Cool ambient backdrop.


hdaisy
Feb 01, 2010 - 08:40
Deadwing wrote:

Great song! Not much airplay though. Love the guitar

I love you
Sometimes
Always
Never



love the guitar too!



hdaisy
Feb 01, 2010 - 08:38
I feel no pain
Cos I'm an island
I will remain
In the deafness of your silence
I love you sometimes
Always Never
He said you're here
Here with me now
I feel no gain
When you're around me
I'll try again
In the darkness you astound me
It's growing cold
I'm growing old
Is this the only way to see the fire?
It's raining...


raerae333
Dec 20, 2009 - 12:19
MojoJojo wrote:
I must confess I have (nearly) become a product of the iTunes syndrome (I just made that up). What I mean by that is a trap that I have fallen into of rarely purchasing entire albums anymore.

Being in the Boston area on extended business, and having a free weekend, I decided I should visit Cape Cod. Since I had a fair amount of time in the car, I listened to "In Absentia" from start to finish. I reminded me of the benefits of hearing an entire album, especially from a group as talented as PT. The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self".

dpjag wrote:

I could not agree more. I have never seen my kids listen to an entire disc or album start to finish. I feel sorry for them.


I'm just over 30 and I know so few albums start to finish its just embarrasing....siamese dream, ten, vs., dosage, evil empire, and now because of RP the hazards of love and in absentia - but because of RP my ipod wishlist is so long and diverse buying full albums just seems impossibly expensive - i debate this every time i go to buy music - work on having every song I rate 7 or above, or branching out and buying some albums when i hear 2 or more songs i like.....sigh



RedGuitar
Nov 30, 2009 - 13:25
The latest issue of Guitar Player has an interview with Steven Wilson.


lemmoth
Nov 30, 2009 - 13:24
westslope wrote:

Otomi, You will adore In Absentia. And perhaps become obsessively engrossed in Fear if you don't mind the heavier, more industrial sound.

Funny about Elvis Costello. I recognize the talent and original song writing but the music irritates me profoundly.

I was introduced to Talking Heads in Botswana close to the end of almost 2 years going overland from Morocco to the apartheid Republic of South Africa. After about 4 years of being out of the western pop music loop. Innovative. Pleasant associations. But, yeah, Talking Heads doesn't do it for me either.





I am your mirror image. EC and TH are among my faves of all time. EC in my top 3. And PT - my wife loves them and I've gone to see them with her - I recognize the talent and innovation - but I've never really been a big fan of a lot of the "progressive" bands that seem to be there influences, and I just don't dig them much.

But RP is a big tent thank goodness.


gormeister
Nov 30, 2009 - 13:19
take leftover Rush, mix in re-fried beans and bake!


That_SOB
Oct 30, 2009 - 04:42
MojoJojo wrote : "The songs, as well as their order, were selected to create a whole that is greater than the sum of it's parts.

Many of the "one-off" downloads I purchase may be robbing me of richer experiences to be found in albums. I guess that is a, "note to self."
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This deserves repeating. Some of these musicians are cleaver and creative folks, least we wouldn't listen to them.




westslope
Sep 28, 2009 - 18:58
ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Oh my. Yeah it's an unhappy world for me. I'm glad you noticed, how sensitive of you. I suppose you're wondering how it might be made happier? Sure: Stop playing this horrible band. Thanks again for your concern.




Hey Scott! You can always tune into your local NPR station. ;-)

You know, when it comes push to shove, I'm pretty socially conservative. I hate gratuitously torturing other people, even if they are not MY people. But when it comes to music, in your case, I'll make an exception.




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