BLACKFIELD II

Blackfield did it again. Wonderful harmonies, orchestral arrangements and some discretely, albeit effectively, shifting time-signatures. Add a production that is nothing less than perfect and you got a record that, in the end of the year, probably will be remembered as one of the best (although not in the traditional prog lists, but I listen to more things than prog).

Steven Wilson is doing the majority of the lead vocals, and there's where my ONLY complaint of this album spring to mind; Stevens unwillingness to actually let Avis handling the lead vocals, as he really is a very gifted singer. I'm not disliking Steven or the music, but it would be interesting to hear more from Aviv. That way it doesn't necessarily apply to Porcupine Tree in the same way. All in all, more of a thought than a complaint, though.

While not an immediate masterpiece in terms of traditional prog-rock, still, "Blackfield II" really IS an excellent addition to basically any record collection within the rock genre. This probably goes down as a pop record, and yet there's an absence of the traditional elements of pop/rock (overpowered choruses, stretched guitar solos etc.) That doesn't make this less good. On the contrary, actually.

4 stars.

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