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Points: 521 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 21 2005 at 23:39
Originally posted by Salmacis72 Salmacis72 wrote:

I'd be interested in hearing some reviews of 12 Stories Down. I have Variations On A Dream and I absolutely love it.

 

Its actually 10 Stories Down, although they did release an earlier version of it called 12 SD. This was released in limited quantities due to a problem with the mix - apparently it sounded so awful  - "sonically flat" according to the PTh website -    they re-recorded the album and jiggled a few songs around, and hey presto ... 10 Stories Down was born!
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Originally posted by Will Veda Will Veda wrote:

Pineapple Thief are one of my latest addictions and I'm a huge Porcupine Tree fan.  Go to Pineapple Thief's website: www.pineapplethief.com and download the free MP3s (samples and full-length songs) and listen to some great innovative tunes.  The song "We Subside" is simply a modern-time "Strawberry Fields Forever."  This is some very dynamic music that I think most modern-day Progressive Rock fans will like.    
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10 Stories Down is a really good album.  It's several steps up from Variations in production and song writing.  Also, the new version of the album is a lot better than the beta version.  There's more variation and the songs have all been changed a little or (in the case of Light UP Your Eyes) been completely reworked. 


Also, there were only about 100 copies of 12 Stories Down that had sound problems.  Mine is just fine.  


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Points: 762 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 22 2005 at 10:48
I loved 'Variations On A Dream' (Double CD), and '132': but i thought '12 Stories Down' was a little disappointing. I hope '10 Stories Down' is an improvement.
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Pineapple Thief is a lesser known Porcupine Tree in my ears. Hell, even the name is similiar! I do like their work though, in the same way I like Porcupine Tree's work. Good stuff, I need to buy an album.
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Originally posted by Spanky Spanky wrote:

10 Stories Down is a really good album.  It's several steps up from Variations in production and song writing.  Also, the new version of the album is a lot better than the beta version.  There's more variation and the songs have all been changed a little or (in the case of Light UP Your Eyes) been completely reworked. 


Also, there were only about 100 copies of 12 Stories Down that had sound problems.  Mine is just fine.  

My copy arrived yesterday and so far have listened 3 times now and I think its  certainly on a level with the quality of Variations. Fave track so far is  Clapham!

By the way, is there any way of getting hold of the double cd of Variations? - I hear the 2nd disc is amazing... I have llooked everywhere ... not a sign of eve a 2nd hand copy

 
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Points: 762 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2005 at 08:58
  
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By the way, is there any way of getting hold of the double cd of Variations? - I hear the 2nd disc is amazing... I have llooked everywhere ... not a sign of eve a 2nd hand copy

 

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The 2-Disc version of 'Variations' (limited to 1000 copies) is getting quite hard to find now, although I know somebody who got a copy for less than £10 on eBAY. That is probably the best place to find one nowadays. The '8Days' bonus CD is indeed very good too.
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 I'm off to ebay right away ... byeeeeeeeeee

was it you Richardw who said I would enjoy PoS  ? If so ... we have to talk ....
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Points: 762 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2005 at 11:17
Ooops Sorreeeeee. Yes that was me. Why? Don't you like 'Remedy Lane' or 'The Perfect Element'? I love those albums.
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well, its early days as I've only listened to PE1 once ... I find DG's raspy vocals quite annoying, although  his voice soars like a bird in places, too ... I like the melodic bits, overall its quite an emotionally demanding listen. I guess I need to give it more time. I also have Remedy Lane & 12.5 Live to listen to yet
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Points: 1261 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2005 at 17:55
for me pineapple thief is kind of like radiohead meets PT. good stuff
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Actually, their best song is the one you can download on this site.
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I really like them.  The songs Remember Us and We Subside from Variations On A Dream are amazing.
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