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Bryan 
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Posted: October 29 2004 at 17:10 |
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Awesome, I look forward to next year. I just recently traded in a bunch of CDs I don't listen to anymore, and with the discount I got I was able to get a double disc version of Signify (which included a demo disc) for $8
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gdub411
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Posted: October 29 2004 at 14:07 |
 Velvetclown wrote:
Both Lightbulb and Stupid Dream will be Re - released next year |
now you tell me..I just spent the $39.99 on Amazon...sigh
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arqwave
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Posted: October 29 2004 at 00:59 |
wow... hum, why we don't start a "prog foundation for the poor listener" and we share our "expensive" records with our community? i happen to have like 12 records of PT beacuse i was lucky to find them here in Mexico, to be honest, i recently saw LIGHTBULB SUN at $17 u.s. currency. And velvetclown is right: ALL the discography of PT is going to be reissued and re-recorded in some cases (UP THE DOWNSTAIR in particular, with live drums this time).
now, going back a little... i recommend to hear aldo NO-MAN, as the side/main project of Steven Wilson, and is quite mesmerizing, a very good band (those records are REALLY HARD TO FIND) .
peace
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Velvetclown
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Posted: October 29 2004 at 00:23 |
Both Lightbulb and Stupid Dream will be Re - released next year
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gdub411
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Posted: October 28 2004 at 19:49 |
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Tell me about it...it's going to cost me a fortune to buy these guys cds. Maybe if I wait long enough they'll reissue them
or they won't have anything left!
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tuxon
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Posted: October 28 2004 at 19:44 |
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I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT
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Reed Lover
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Posted: October 28 2004 at 19:12 |
On Amazon UK it is £70 !!!!!! Thats over $100 US!!!!! 
Out of print or not that's an incredible price!
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Dan Bobrowski
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Posted: October 28 2004 at 19:05 |
It's OOP (out of print). 
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gdub411
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Posted: October 28 2004 at 19:03 |
I just looked at the price of Lightbulb Sun on Amazon...$39.00...for used yet! 
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Velvetclown
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 16:17 |
Funny old birds, penguins……… 
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penguindf12
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 16:15 |
Velvetclowns and Useful Idiots, this place is turning into a Circus
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Velvetclown
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 16:08 |
Porcupines and Penguins, this place is turning into a Zoo
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Dan Bobrowski
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 15:49 |
Pineapple Thief sounds more like the Smashing Pumpkins to me.
Paatos "Kallocain" is beautiful, but I get a bit sleepy listening to it. Not enough dynamics to spark the listener.
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Bryan
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 15:46 |
I also suggest looking into Bass Communion (another SW project which fully explores the ambient aspect, and features Robert Fripp on occasion), I.E.M. (I haven't actually heard it, but it's yet another SW project), Paatos' new album Kallocain (produced by SW and with a very simmilar feel to PT, although it has female vocals) and Pineapple Thief's Variations on a Dream (The two bands sound very alike, imo)
As far as PT albums go, if you like the psychedelic aspect, get Signify. If you like the ambient aspect, get The Sky Moves Sideways. If you like the melodic rock aspect, get Lightbulb Sun, and if you like the harder edged aspect, get In Absentia. You can't really go wrong with any of their albums though (well... besides maybe On the Sunday of Life).
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Dan Bobrowski
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 11:05 |
Yeah Pengey, it's there incorporation of so many different musical forms that makes them different then other one-trick-pony bands. 
If you like Porcupine Tree, then you must have:
Opeth's Damnation (Produced by Steve Wilson. He plays mellotron on it as well)
Blackfield (Steve Wilson and Aviv Geffen. Woefully short, but satisfying)
No-Man (Steve Wilson and Tom Bowness. More ambient and Bowness sings lead)
As they say in the hood: 's'all good!
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gdub411
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 03:11 |
penguindf12 wrote:
I've listened to "Signify" and "Lightbulb Sun". The former is very ambient, the latter commercial(ish). Now, after much thought, I present to you Porcupine Tree's specific genre that they occupy:
Alternative Space Metal Progressive Rock
Now take a deep breath, and quietly type your post which completely tosses out my opinion.
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Actually I agree with you Penguin. I was too afraid to say it myself figuring their would be mockery and lambasting occuring so I am glad you were brave enough to take that plunge
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penguindf12
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 00:43 |
I've listened to "Signify" and "Lightbulb Sun". The former is very ambient, the latter commercial(ish). Now, after much thought, I present to you Porcupine Tree's specific genre that they occupy:
Alternative Space Metal Progressive Rock
Now take a deep breath, and quietly type your post which completely tosses out my opinion.
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Velvetclown
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Posted: October 27 2004 at 00:26 |
There´s a new cd out in January next year
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threefates
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Posted: October 26 2004 at 20:31 |
As I've said before... I actually love Porcupine Tree.. altho I started to listen to them because someone said they were Floyd like...and altho I like their early "more Floydian" sound, I prefer their new stuff better. I think "In Absentia" is my favorite album of theirs... followed by "Signify". And I agree... Steve Wilson's voice is so much better than the singer from Spock's Beard (a band I don't like).
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Petra
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Posted: October 26 2004 at 19:53 |
gdub411 you are so right there! When I discovered Porcupine Tree I was totally unaware that they were classed as prog, infact my infatuation with them bought me to this very forum and resurrected my love of progressive music
They are a band that has developed and evolved over the years,although i adore their early psychedelic albums my favourite is Lightbulb Sun and Stupid Dream. Too many tracks that stand out to mention, i'd just recommend buying all their albums and you wouldnt be disappointed.
and Danbo thanks for noticing 
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