Album Rating: 3.5

It goes very deep in some places and some it doesn't.



Otherwise, I'd have to listen to it, considering all the comments all over the place.

Album Rating: 4.0

so?



while it may be a well written review...it is not a bad one



it does warrant the five negs it has received

I'd say it does warrant the negs, though i myself haven't negged it. The biggest problem I see with the review is all it does is compare FOABP to PT's previous 3 albums and builds most of its descriptions referencing their old songs, besides vaguely describing where how the songs build up/progress. While that's nice for Porcupine Tree fans, it offers no real insight on the album and leaves people who've never heard the band in the dark. I'd say that's a big part of deciding whether a review is well-written.

Album Rating: 3.5

Thank you pulseczar, that's a good comment and I understand that one. I just thought some PT lovers negged me '-_-. For my next review I will describe the overall sound a bit more.

Album Rating: 5.0

FANTASTIC ALBUM! The part in "Sentimental" starting at 3:51 sounds VERY much like "Trains."

Album Rating: 3.0

this has already been said but this album is definantly not up to porcupine tree par. it feels more like a transition between 2 great albums in that they are more experimental in time signatures, they are using 4/4 time much less on this one than they did before. a lot of it seems forced though and is less about the music than it is about making 'awesome riffs' or whatever. it feels like once they master this they can go back into a more musically oriented direction, just more powerful.



lyrically i kind of want to punch myself, it seems like they have taken a huge step backwards and lost the more 'open feel' and leave the lyrics to only be able to be interpreted in one way.



and about the whole trains take off thing. yeah. that's true it's like the exact same thing with different chords

Album Rating: 3.5

I think the album is dark and heavy no doubt....but there are actually some bad riffs in "Way out of here". The odr songs are good too...Fripps done justice to the album.

Album Rating: 4.5

I just wish there was more great music out there with depth, strength, intellectuality and heart like these boys are creating and i am just so appreciative of that in itself that i have to rate them high. I love music that makes me feel strong,emotional and smart. Thank You Porcupine Tree for making some wonderful music!

Album Rating: 4.5

I have to admit, I felt the same way about this album as the reviewer the first spin I gave it. Didn't seem to stand out or seem that original, even the sub-par DeadWing outing beat this out.

Now, however, that I've given it about 5 more spins, I can whole heartedly say this album wipes the floor with DeadWing. This is what DeadWing was supposed to be.



Your review seemed well written in stream-of-thought-on-first-listen type of way. Other than that, it did not seem very deep, never went on beyond the immediate sound. The narrative and purpose behind the album were never really discussed.



The heavy and dark feeling of this album are as much progression as I would imagine or hope for from Porcupine Tree, it is just so dense. Steven Wilson has stated before that Porcupine Tree makes very simple music, the complexity(in reference to the Progressive label) comes in the sound and feeling of the music. With that respect, it is a much different endeavor than anything they've done before. I'm not a Porcupine Tree fanboy or anything, this album just REALLY grew on me over time.



Before I would have put this a little behind DeadWing, but now that I've give it enough playtime I'd put this right behind Stupid Dream, about equal with Lightbulb Sun and In Absentia.This Message Edited On 05.08.07This Message Edited On 05.08.07

Album Rating: 4.5

Not a bad review, but you ragged on Sentimental way too much. It's far from a terrible song, not necessarily the best on the album, but still very listenable.

Album Rating: 5.0

This review does not deserve to have as many neg votes as it does.



I'm quite enjoying this album so far. Certainly heavier than previous releases - there is a huge Opeth influence.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

I'm not sure if this is heavier than Deadwing. It's definitely good. That's for sure. The thing is, the album isn't heavier; it's just darker and aggressive, lyrically and atmospherically speaking. This album is not wistful and dreamy like PT can be. It's pessimistic and hardcore depressing. Hence why I love this. I always love albums that invoke atmospheres and make me feel strongly about something, even if it means I'll be bonking my head against a wall. (this album does that for me.)

Album Rating: 4.0

I really liked it, and I listen to other porcupine tree stuff regularly. I saw them live though, and they played the whole album, so everytime I listen to it it reminds me of that. So that might have something to do with it.



The review is badly written compared to other reviews on here. If you wanna know why, just read some reviews with 100% positives.

Album Rating: 3.5

The reviews with all positives are positive reviews ... I just don't agree with those, I don't really like this album. That is the real change.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Yeah, but it's not just reviews of this album; there are many not 100% pos reviews that you can read and compare your own with.

Album Rating: 5.0

I still don't think his review deserves as many negative votes as it has gotten.

Album Rating: 3.0

First and foremost, things don't "remind you TO," (emphasis added myself) they "remind you OF." I couldn't get over that throughout your review. I agree, all you did was compare this album to Deadwing and In Abstentia, but that's not what made it poor. The content is good, just get your reviews proof-read, I suppose. While I do disagree with a lot of what you say (or at least, the negative connotation that a lot of what you say carries with it), I don't think this is a BAD review. Just not a GREAT review.



On with my oppinion of the album... I have only completely listened to it once, but I love it. Deadwing is my favorite PT album so far, but I have played it to death. I can easily see this album taking it's place. After one listen, I give it a 4.This Message Edited On 06.01.07This Message Edited On 06.01.07

Album Rating: 3.0

I just got this album and deadwing yesterday, only other PT album i own is in absentia, and i got that about a week ago. I think this is my least favorite of the three albums. I lovde the title track a whole lot, defiantely one of PT's best, and i think that Anesthetize is my favorite PT song of all time (either that or arriving somewhere but not here.) but other than those two tracks, there's really not much that's too great about the album. I think i'll stick with a 3.5 for now, but there's time for it to grow i suppose.

Album Rating: 4.5

First off, I thought this review was poorly written. Not necesarily your views on the album, just your writing style. It doesn't flow well and does not fully analyze the album.



That being said, I'm gonna have to disagree with you about the album. Like others said, you compare it with other PT albums quite a bit, and much of your review seems buyist. I realize reviews are opinion based, but don't let your views get in the way of fairly reviewing this album.

I liked your review man...and as the FIRST MXer to write a review on ANY PT (check out my review I did of In Absentia like 4 years ago), PT has always had a soft spot in my heart. I still think Lightbulb Sun/In Absetnia are my faves...this one REALLY blew me away.

I felt Deadwing, though really good, was a little boring. It didn't engulf me like In Absentia did. I LOVED Shallow and Open Car and the title track. ASBNH was a little too repetitive(though, the breakdown was AMAZING). I really felt this album was great as a WHOLE. I was really impressed that they went back to being more prog, yet kept the harder edge that Deadwing had. Aestheseize(sp) was my fave track. But I felt this album really blended well. DW was more rigid, but as a whole, it was simply beautiful.

I liked the fact that you pointed out things I noticed about it. Yes, it was like some of their old stuff, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I think, as a musician, you are gonna copy off someone. Everything has already been done. There are only so many notes and chord progressions. I think as long as PT has been making music, they are allowed a little leadway. I dunno, I think you were expecting too much out of them. Think about where they have come from and where they are now...completely different band. Again, they kept the metal edge (thank god), yet returned to more prog routes...

Sorry for rambling...I loved it :thumb: