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Porcupine Tree — Stop Swimming
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misterbearbaby
(Marina del Rey, California)
Posted: Mar 17, 2013 - 13:08
 
This is how smooth jazz was born- an abortion was indicated but instead we got Kenny G noodling in a mode, not bothering to write an actual song. Total rot =1

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Jan 13, 2013 - 20:05
 
 stunix wrote:
love this and play it lots, shame the RP stream compresses it, its glorious!
 
funny, I was going to comment that it sounds kind of good.

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Dec 13, 2012 - 11:07
 
 lordlab wrote:
They are like the new Monkeys.
 
Seriously?   Funny all the same.  The clientele is a little different with lots of 50, 60 and older groupies in the mix.

paranoidfloyd
(Saskatchewan, Canada)
Posted: Dec 13, 2012 - 11:06
 
 catsailor wrote:

The frame of mind when listening is so key to letting the song reach in and connect emotionally.  I usually like more active tunes toward the slightly hyperactive.  Think Brand X as an example.  Tonight my mood is more calm, present in this moment, being with what is here, and thus I was more open to the emotional connection this offers.  This connects like never before and I raise my rating 3 points.  I hope to hear this song this same way again.  The "set" of the listener is as important as the music.



 

Well said. The "space" in this song is very important. As you stated, you have to let yourself hear it and connect to it.



cousinhub
(Paris)
Posted: Dec 13, 2012 - 11:02
 
très cool pour la soirée ...

stunix
(Narrowboat nr Caen Locks)
Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 16:49
 
love this and play it lots, shame the RP stream compresses it, its glorious!

TJS
(Bradley, Il)
Posted: Jul 09, 2012 - 06:18
 
I would highly recommend the live version of this song from "Warzsawa"  it's brilliant.

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Jun 07, 2012 - 13:27
 
 kramfarcus wrote:
Chris Maitland drummed for PT before Gain Harrison.

 

Chris Maitland was a good drummer and backup vocalist.



oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.)
Posted: Mar 04, 2012 - 09:52
 
There's a nasty hum in that towards the end. I suppose it was intentional, but man, my little tube amp sounded like it had broken. I was about to run for my soldering iron! 

lordlab
Posted: Mar 04, 2012 - 09:49
 
They are like the new Monkeys.

lee_sf
(sea level)
Posted: Oct 29, 2011 - 14:15
 
 rtwingo wrote:
This song is a complete waste of good drumming.
 
What he said. This song goes into the category of songs with interesting, promising intros that go bland at the first verse. The instrumental bridge thing could have picked it up, but… maybe the outro will do something…?


kramfarcus
Posted: Aug 27, 2011 - 11:47
 
Chris Maitland drummed for PT before Gain Harrison.

kramfarcus
Posted: Aug 27, 2011 - 11:44
 
I believe Chris Maitland played on this song/album.

garyalex
(NYC)
Posted: Jun 25, 2011 - 14:34
 
Gavin Harrison on drums.  Just amazing.


catsailor
(New Braunfels, Texas)
Posted: May 24, 2011 - 23:19
 

The frame of mind when listening is so key to letting the song reach in and connect emotionally.  I usually like more active tunes toward the slightly hyperactive.  Think Brand X as an example.  Tonight my mood is more calm, present in this moment, being with what is here, and thus I was more open to the emotional connection this offers.  This connects like never before and I raise my rating 3 points.  I hope to hear this song this same way again.  The "set" of the listener is as important as the music.




mirland
(Denmark)
Posted: Nov 17, 2010 - 01:01
 
If you haven't already done so then go buy the Porcupine Tree live dvd/bluray "Anesthetize". Brilliant!

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 - 14:31
 
I gave it 7 because I didn't hear the whole song. But, what I heard is really good.  I love Porcupine Tree, so I'm betting it'll end up getting at least a 9 from me in the near future...

robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 - 14:30
 
Brilliant, if poignant, conclusion to a truly great album. This, Piano Lessons, Pure Narcotic and A Smart Kid are my favorites...

robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 - 14:26
 
 SusieQ wrote:
is this stupid dream

over YET????? arrgggh!!!!
 
Stupid is as stupid trolls...{#Moon}


Rafter101
(Davis, California)
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 - 14:26
 
This song is best listened to with headphones and a dark room, a la Pink Floyd.  It has such subtle rythms and melodies that you really need to get your whole head around this one. Really some of PT's best work.

SusieQ
(Losama Angamalesama)
Posted: Aug 13, 2010 - 13:54
 
is this stupid dream

over YET????? arrgggh!!!!

SusieQ
(Losama Angamalesama)
Posted: Aug 13, 2010 - 13:53
 
painfully slow

ly killing me with mopiness

horstman
(Syracuse, New York)
Posted: Jul 12, 2010 - 17:31
 
 1wolfy wrote:
 I'm finally going to see them live next month in Hollywood and SanDiego.  {#Cheers} Hello to you Miss Deadwing wrote:

I was at the Cleveland HOB show too   {#Mrgreen}     What a great night!

 
 
Have fun Wolfy!!! I saw them twice this last year and it was an incredible experience. The Incident song  cycle is really cool in concert. Pay attention to the graphics as well.

And of course, there is Mr. Harrison to wow us with his talents.

Enjoy.{#High-five}


On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Jul 12, 2010 - 16:44
 
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414AEWP9NML._SL500_AA300_.jpg

1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Jul 12, 2010 - 16:13
 
 I'm finally going to see them live next month in Hollywood and SanDiego.  {#Cheers} Hello to you Miss Deadwing wrote:

I was at the Cleveland HOB show too   {#Mrgreen}     What a great night!

 



RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA)
Posted: Apr 08, 2010 - 08:44
 
 davin wrote:
Erk, I don't have this album yet
 
I believe they reissued it recently, with a 5.1 surround mix also.


k_trout
(Dream State)
Posted: Apr 08, 2010 - 08:41
 
this band knows how to use drums = simply terrific

Leatherpoker
Posted: Feb 04, 2010 - 05:48
 
A wonderfully sad song from my favorite PT album.   9!

felix_the_man
(Puget Sound)
Posted: Jan 03, 2010 - 19:04
 
I love PT for many things, including the incredible diversity of the music.


Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH)
Posted: Oct 01, 2009 - 14:08
 
 mtwebb wrote:
Thank You RP for exposing me to this band. Saw them recently in Cleveland.....WOW!!
 
I was at the Cleveland HOB show too   {#Mrgreen}     What a great night!


Imkirok
(The Arctic Hinter Land)
Posted: Oct 01, 2009 - 11:37
 
 TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Just began listening to this album. Previously In Absentia had been my favorite, but this one, at least the first half, is creeping up on a close second. 

 
Deadwing started out as my favorite.  Now it's hard to pick between this, In Absentia and Signify.  Oh hell, they're all good. And just when I think I've reached my PT quota, a different song comes on that I don't have yet; so naturally I have to buy that album as well.  Do you think I need some sort of 12 step program or something?



mtwebb
(Fort Erie, Canada)
Posted: Oct 01, 2009 - 11:37
 
Thank You RP for exposing me to this band. Saw them recently in Cleveland.....WOW!!

kgish
(Lost in the Netherlands)
Posted: Oct 01, 2009 - 11:34
 
What a great band, so prolific and so many great numbers.

sterlingy
(Los Angeles or New York)
Posted: Aug 30, 2009 - 23:41
 
This band has completely grown on me. {#Whistle}

rtwingo
(Out of my mind (be right back))
Posted: Jul 30, 2009 - 10:37
 
This song is a complete waste of good drumming.

davin
(Victoria, British Columbia)
Posted: Jul 30, 2009 - 10:35
 
Erk, I don't have this album yet

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jul 30, 2009 - 10:33
 
I'm a massive PT and Steve Wilson fan (thanks again RP for exposing me to them), but this IMO is one of our Steve's weaker numbers. Technically tricksy backbeat I'm sure, but the song itself fails to grab and sounds a bit limp. 5 from the Nottingham jury, a good 3 below the usual minimum for PT tracks.

ch83575
Posted: Jun 28, 2009 - 16:32
 
"The lift can be painfully slow"

Much like a PT song... particularly this one.

I just don't get this band.

jjbix
(san diego)
Posted: Mar 25, 2009 - 16:27
 
 jagdriver wrote:
PT is excellent.
 
Agree, even though this isn't one of their better tunes.


1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California)
Posted: Mar 25, 2009 - 16:25
 
{#Yes} jagdriver wrote:
PT is excellent.
 



jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Mar 25, 2009 - 16:18
 
PT is excellent.

firefly6
Posted: Jan 21, 2009 - 14:28
 
Picking up where Talk Talk left off

TheFriendlyCat
(BC)
Posted: Jan 21, 2009 - 14:28
 
Just began listening to this album. Previously In Absentia had been my favorite, but this one, at least the first half, is creeping up on a close second. 


notremotely
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 - 09:41
 
Between Heartattack in a Lay By a few days ago and this one, I'm finding PT to be absolutely lovely. Quite pleased.

radiojunkie
(Don't get out much)
Posted: Nov 19, 2008 - 09:40
 
ToddBradley wrote:
The music sounds so much like Seal that I thought Trevor Horn must be producing.

First time hearing this, and must agree with this comment from three years ago. Although when it first started with just the drums/cymbals, I thought it was "Live Forever" by Oasis.


Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH)
Posted: Aug 16, 2008 - 16:41
 
He says it is one of his favorite songs that he has ever written.

horstman
(Syracuse, New York)
Posted: Aug 16, 2008 - 16:38
 
This album spent a lot of time in my car as the only CD present (sorry, I have a six pack cd). I got to know it very well and this track, while not as hard rocking as some of the others, really does transport you to another space and time.

And it's the last track on the album. So Steve has the ability to bring the listener back down to a somber level, reflective, introspective.

nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: May 14, 2008 - 02:18
 
Most excellent drum work.
westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 - 13:59
 
Geecheeboy, Yes I see err hear your point. LOL!

With some 'better production values', Mitch Been could be a big star.
RadioDoc
(Chicagoland)
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 - 13:55
 
Sounds more like Radiohead with better instrumentation to me...

And I like it.