THE INCIDENT

Porcupine Tree

Heavy Prog

3.68 | 1693 ratings

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This well-ranked recording oddly seems to be the result of Steven Wilson not caring about Porcupine Tree anymore. This is nothing if not confusing.

On the one hand, the act of writing a 55 minute song cycle seems like it would preclude the possibility of neglect. But "Time Flies" might be the worst, most boringly derivative piece of music Wilson has even been involved in. It is really hard to imagine him in the studio thinking that this is great in any way. And really, if he was not thinking that, then why put it out?

Long lost are the hypnotic soundscapes, interesting arrangements, tense and terse sections leading to amazing resolution, thoughtful ripping off of his heroes, etc. Even the sound is less than great; at some points it sounds thin and just a bit neglected.

That in itself is a disappointing accomplishment considering the combined talent of the members of the band & Wilson's generally amazing sonic abilities.

Not unlike Deadwing, after listening to this for a few months, I determined there will never be a situation where I want to hear it again.

UncleRust | 1/5 | 2017-6-24

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