[ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Porcupine Tree — Always Never
Log in above to post your comment
smackiepipe
(Western North Carolina)
Posted: Feb 16, 2011 - 12:31
 
Great close-out guitar solo on this one. Steven is boss.

More_Cowbell
(Northern IL)
Posted: 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.
 

Well you are in the minority, fine use mute, my volume is maxed!

roulleau
Posted: 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
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: 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:

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

  Great post. Maybe you should check out Deadwing too; that PT album is one of the best-arranged albums I ever heard. Of course there is The Incident song cycle as well; that one is less accessible but absolutely brilliant sonically and conceptually.
 {#Wave}



GRVMPY
Posted: Oct 13, 2010 - 10:09
 
 

Sounds like a Robert Fripp influence.

 hdaisy wrote:

love the guitar too!

 


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

Cruzan
(AUSTIN, TX)
Posted: 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
(topsy turvy land)
Posted: 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.

{#Meditate}
 
Ich, I hope not, I can't stand Rush, but I LOVE PT!


horstman
(Syracuse, New York)
Posted: 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
(Atlanta)
Posted: 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
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: May 07, 2010 - 04:22
 
The guitar made me stick... Very nice overdrive sound...

8

YKV
(Moscow, Russia)
Posted: Feb 01, 2010 - 08:41
 
Guitar caught my ear. Cool ambient backdrop.

hdaisy
(sparkle city sc)
Posted: Feb 01, 2010 - 08:40
 
 Deadwing wrote:

Great song! Not much airplay though. Love the guitar  {#Guitarist}

I love you
Sometimes
Always
Never


 
love the guitar too!


hdaisy
(sparkle city sc)
Posted: 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
(Jacksonville, FL)
Posted: 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
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 13:25
 
The latest issue of Guitar Player has an interview with Steven Wilson.

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: 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
(Commonwealth of Virginia)
Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 13:19
 
take leftover Rush, mix in re-fried beans and bake!

That_SOB
(The Dark Side of the Tune)
Posted: 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."
——————
 

This deserves repeating. Some of these musicians are cleaver and creative folks, least we wouldn't listen to them.



westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: 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.



westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Sep 28, 2009 - 18:14
 
 bbryan wrote:
Rush for a new generation.

BB
 
Oof.   Nope.  No comparison.  


ScottFromWyoming
(Powell)
Posted: Sep 28, 2009 - 14:47
 
 jeepstir wrote:
Luckily, and quite obviously, for the many of us who are fans, views like this are in an extreme minority. Must be an unhappy world for them. Well, there's always Clear Channel.
 
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.
 



mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Sep 28, 2009 - 14:31
 
 dpjag wrote:
I'll have to check you on that in 20 years, but I think that I'll listen to this just as often as I listen to "Meddle."  BTW, I still listen to "Meddle."
 

...i adore porcupine tree, but if i'm to be totally honest, i can't think of anything steven wilson has done which quite reaches the same rareified heights as meddle - that said, i still haven't bought the lazarus single...


felix_the_man
(Puget Sound)
Posted: Sep 28, 2009 - 14:29
 
 1wolfy wrote:
{#Yes} westslope wrote:
Even with RP turned down I still recognize the lead guitar.
 
 

{#Clap}


bbryan
Posted: Sep 28, 2009 - 14:27
 
Rush for a new generation.

BB

1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Sep 28, 2009 - 14:24
 
{#Yes} westslope wrote:
Even with RP turned down I still recognize the lead guitar.
 



Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH)
Posted: Jun 25, 2009 - 17:59
 

Great song! Not much airplay though. Love the guitar  {#Guitarist}

I love you
Sometimes
Always
Never



More_Cowbell
(North of Chicago, IL, USA)
Posted: Apr 23, 2009 - 07:25
 
These guys are really great!

posworld
(Michigan)
Posted: Apr 23, 2009 - 07:24
 
 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". 
 
True dat!


dpjag
(Atlanta, GA)
Posted: Apr 23, 2009 - 07:23
 
 wferrier wrote:

This is one of those bands that only time will fade away. One day these RP listeners will wake up, scratch their heads, and wonder, what were they thinking!
 
I'll have to check you on that in 20 years, but I think that I'll listen to this just as often as I listen to "Meddle."

BTW, I still listen to "Meddle."



dpjag
(Atlanta, GA)
Posted: Apr 23, 2009 - 07:20
 
 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". 
 
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.


MojoJojo
(Indianapolis, IN USA)
Posted: Mar 22, 2009 - 18:37
 
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". 



westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Mar 22, 2009 - 18:35
 
Even with RP turned down I still recognize the lead guitar.

jeepstir
(on the Potomac)
Posted: Feb 19, 2009 - 05:21
 
 wferrier wrote:

This is one of those bands that only time will fade away. One day these RP listeners will wake up, scratch their heads, and wonder, what were they thinking!
 
vivakitty wrote:
I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.
 
Luckily, and quite obviously, for the many of us who are fans, views like this are in an extreme minority. Must be an unhappy world for them. Well, there's always Clear Channel.



a_genuine_find
(Nieuw Amsterdam)
Posted: Jan 18, 2009 - 12:06
 
Did I hear alwayz never porcupine tree?


westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Dec 17, 2008 - 21:43
 

Treat!

 

Note to self:  buy this CD.



rtwingo
(Israel)
Posted: Nov 16, 2008 - 08:01
 
Generally an O.K song, but WAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY too long.

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 - 08:50
 

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.




Otomi
(The edge of civilization)
Posted: Oct 15, 2008 - 20:25
 
 vivakitty wrote:
I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.
 
Porcupine Tree is one of my favorites. I first heard them on Radio Paradise. I bought Stars Die, which I figured was a good place to start, being a selection of their songs from the 90s; In Absentia and Fear of a Dark Planet are on their way.

I like or love almost everything I hear on this station. I have problems with Elvis Costello and Talking Heads, but I understand that a lot of folks like them, so I try not to complain (I guess I just slipped a little here).


keller1
(Altered States)
Posted: Aug 31, 2008 - 21:06
 
 vivakitty wrote:
I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.
 
For me, Radiohead and Cake are tied at number one, with Belle and Sebastien runner up.


wferrier
(Johnson City, New York; Home of the Factory)
Posted: Aug 23, 2008 - 06:28
 
 vivakitty wrote:
I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.
 
This is one of those bands that only time will fade away. One day these RP listeners will wake up, scratch their heads, and wonder, what were they thinking!



vivakitty
Posted: Aug 15, 2008 - 14:07
 
Leslie wrote:

Try using the mute button.

I usually go for the low-tech solution of just pulling the headphones down around my neck.  I just wish the songs were shorter.  :)  Figures that I band I don't like goes in for the long songs....

I like the RP community because every song, every band seems to have its admirers and critics.  Keeps it interesting.


Leslie
(Antioch, CA)
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 14:52
 
 vivakitty wrote:
I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.
 
Try using the mute button.

smehan55
(Beneath a Carolina blue sky)
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 14:21
 
 vivakitty wrote:
I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.
 
Bummer. Why would you want to deprive other people of something we really enjoy? 

vivakitty
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 14:18
 
I swear, if I could pick one band to be forever banished from Radio Paradise, Porcupine Tree would be number one on the list, no question.

robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 14:16
 
felix_the_man wrote:
here is a crude measure of how I count it out. x-x-rest-x-rest-x-x-x-rest

After this is done playing, I'm putting Supper's Ready on just to try it out. Thanks! {#Notworthy}

okelle
Posted: Aug 13, 2008 - 14:14
 
I've missed them both times they come to Boston. But not this year, I swear!

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Jul 13, 2008 - 00:40
 
Missed it. Darn.

So what is it with Orlando, Fla? Some hotbed of good musical taste?

What exactly gives?
Chazar
(Orlando, FL)
Posted: Jul 12, 2008 - 23:08
 
Damn...that driving guitar..thought I would have to go change...

Clearly superior stuff.....
Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH)
Posted: Jun 11, 2008 - 15:18
 
Saw them live in Cleveland at the House of Blues on 18 May 07--absolutely awesome.


I was at that show too What a great night!