Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
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Topic: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Posted By: Roxbrough
Subject: Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 11:12
On the turntable this afternoon, 180 gram [pink] special of this sensational album. ------------- Live Long and Prosper |
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Posted By: Argonaught
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 12:19
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Does your version have the Nil Recurring EP on side D? ------------- Thank you, Fripp, for our daily Prog (Red 39:54) |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 12:23
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^Cool. It's not my favorite later era PT album, but thanks for sharing. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Imperial Zeppelin
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 12:32
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I also fear black blankets. Good album. ------------- "Hey there, Dog Man, now I drink from your bowl." |
Posted By: Pastmaster
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 13:14
One of the greatest albums of all time, love this album to no end 
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Posted By: Roxbrough
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 15:00
I bought it for the sound quality, A. I rarely play extras, usually finding them extras for a reason, if you know what I mean? ------------- Live Long and Prosper |
Argonaught wrote:Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 15:14
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I agree, it is one of my favorites also.......has become a classic spin in my collection. The pink edition has good value... -------------   
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Posted By: Argonaught
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 15:26
I certainly see what you mean, but what I was asking was whether your album is 50+ minutes long (w/o the Nil Recurring add-on), or about 80' long with Nil Recurring, Normal and What Happens Now. There is of course a reason for extras being extras, but there must have also been a reason for Mr. Wilson to include Nil Recurring on some of the 2LP versions of FOABP. PT has a whole album that is composed from nothing but outtakes from the previous recording sessions, the Recordings (I think?). I'd argue it's as great as any "core" PT album from that period. ------------- Thank you, Fripp, for our daily Prog (Red 39:54) |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 18:15
Listen to Nil Recurring. I prefer most of it to FOAB (unpopular opinion prolly). Though Way Out Of Here is quite special. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Argonaught
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 18:43
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^ well, it's popular with me ------------- Thank you, Fripp, for our daily Prog (Red 39:54) |
Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 18:52
yeah  I've always leaned more towards Nil than FoaPB. Do love it though. I see Nil as FoaPB 1.5 |
Posted By: Metalmarsh89
Date Posted: February 01 2015 at 19:32
FOAB? FOAPB? I think you all mean FOABP.  Anesthetize is one of modern prog rock's best epics, if you call it an epic. ------------- Want to play mafia? Visit http://www.mafiathesyndicate.com" rel="nofollow - here . |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 01:08
| Not convinced its quite as good as many maintain although I like it. But then I like most PT with few exceptions. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 01:46
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I haven't listened to this album for a really long time, when I'm in the mood for some PT, I end up listening to In Absentia or Deadwing. I must listen to Fear... one of these days. |
Posted By: Roxbrough
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 10:17
We are on the same page here. ------------- Live Long and Prosper |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 10:37
| I prefer Nil Recurring to Fear of. |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 10:58
its as a great vibe about it thanks for sharing... ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 11:48
Oh, I haven't listened to Nil Recurring. I think it's going to feel really strange to hear it after all these years, my attitude toward Porcupine Tree has changed a lot. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 12:25
Same here.....FOABP is one of my least favorite PT efforts. Not sure why but it just doesn't click with me. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 14:25
exactly the same for me
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 15:31
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: February 02 2015 at 23:44
SW will go down in musical history as one of the torch-bearers of Prog-Rock........and beyond........ |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: February 03 2015 at 01:01
Same for me too. In Absentia is their best album imo. Deadwing second and FOABP third. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |