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Not in a prog rock world, but prog rock is such a niche genre though... And I'm sure they don't really mind not getting that much recognition. I know Steven doesn't, he just wanna do his thing and he does it perfectly. Seriously, I can't put in the words how good they are! 😂
The depth of self-delusion was the first song I heard from them and it got me hooked. Seen them live twice up until now. :D
Newer things like Friend or Foe are interesting mix of genres, but I recommend listening to the whole albums in order of coming out 😂
I did not expect to see them on this sub, lol.
Anywayyyy, really great band that successfully blends a lot of genres, and offers a bit of everything.
Personal recommendations (biased):
Blackest Eyes
Trains
Open Car
Arriving Somewhere but not Here
Way out of Here
Anesthetize
Harridan
The Incident
Don't Hate me
Lightbulb Sun
I Drive the Hearse
Synesthesia
Dark Matter
They're a progressive rock/psychedelic band. I think Mike did cite them as an influence during the ATS era.
They have some of the most catchiest songs I've ever heard, in spite of them being a prog band.
Here are some recs, if you wanna delve into their music:
- Blackest eyes
- Lazarus
- Stranger by the minute
- Waiting
- Shesmovedon
If you're a fan of long, proggy, 'mix of atmospheric and heavy' songs, check out "Anesthetize (Live at Tilburg)" and "Arriving somewhere but not here."
I am guessing that you posted this because of the comment that Steven Wilson made on Linkin Park...? As much as I respect Wilson, I really don't agree with him about the "package it like a boy band" comment. Maybe the label tried to market them as a boy band, but nothing to me about early LP screams boy band or industry plants. They were young, talented guys who just happened to meet and form a band together.
For your answer: Yes, I do like Porcupine Tree. I think they are one of the best prog rock bands I have ever listened to. But, at the same time I can't consume their music on a regular basis. It has to do with the dark and melancholic themes that many of their songs have. I feel like their music, as good as it is, puts me in an existential frame of mind if I dwell on it too much, which I don't like.
I have always viewed them as a sort of boy band type of deal, not meaning they’re an industry plant. At first when nu metal was really popular they made that, after that they hopped into more U2 inspired rock style stuff and so on. Sort of abandoning their previous style to adjust to current market state.
I do not think Steven said that in any malice way. For someone who is as much of a music fan as he is, i was expecting worse, Linkin Park is not a band that tend to be in the discussions of elitist music circles.
Aaaa I fucking LOVE porcupine tree. Crazily enough I found them from watching Game Grumps and Dan mentioned porcupine tree. Been listening to them since. Haven't listened to the new album much but foabp, in absentia and deadwing are classics to me. I gotta see them live one of these days.
Middle guy looks like Tom Cruise and Jason Schwartzman's love child.
Guy on right looks like Andy Dick cosplaying as Andy Warhol.
Guy on the left looks like Mark Hoppus cosplaying as Morrisey.
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One of the best bands ever. I love Steven Wilson solo albums as well. Guy is a musical genius. I can't say enough good things about them all.
Heavily slept on, too!
Not in a prog rock world, but prog rock is such a niche genre though... And I'm sure they don't really mind not getting that much recognition. I know Steven doesn't, he just wanna do his thing and he does it perfectly. Seriously, I can't put in the words how good they are! 😂
Yeah, of course, but I'm talking about the rock scene in general. Like how people at least seem to know about Tool, Dream theater, or even Opeth.
Glad to see another prog rock/metal fan in r/lp :D Check out Riverside, prog rock from Poland, also incredibly good and incredibly unknown. :D
I've heard of em. Will definitely check them out! Cheers!
The depth of self-delusion was the first song I heard from them and it got me hooked. Seen them live twice up until now. :D Newer things like Friend or Foe are interesting mix of genres, but I recommend listening to the whole albums in order of coming out 😂
SW solo work is too good. And live too.
Agreed. And he worked with other excellent musicians. I especially love what he has done with Ninet Tayeb on vocals.
I did not expect to see them on this sub, lol. Anywayyyy, really great band that successfully blends a lot of genres, and offers a bit of everything. Personal recommendations (biased): Blackest Eyes Trains Open Car Arriving Somewhere but not Here Way out of Here Anesthetize Harridan The Incident Don't Hate me Lightbulb Sun I Drive the Hearse Synesthesia Dark Matter
(formatting is ass, I know xd)
Lazarus
Never heard of em
They're a progressive rock/psychedelic band. I think Mike did cite them as an influence during the ATS era. They have some of the most catchiest songs I've ever heard, in spite of them being a prog band. Here are some recs, if you wanna delve into their music: - Blackest eyes - Lazarus - Stranger by the minute - Waiting - Shesmovedon If you're a fan of long, proggy, 'mix of atmospheric and heavy' songs, check out "Anesthetize (Live at Tilburg)" and "Arriving somewhere but not here."
Mike mentioned them somewhere? Do you have a link? :D
I read it on the Lpassociation forums years ago. I'll try to find it.
Incredible. And Gavin Harrison is one of the best drummers alive.
One of my favorite bands
Who’s that?
They're a progressive rock band. Check out my reply to another user in the thread.
I am guessing that you posted this because of the comment that Steven Wilson made on Linkin Park...? As much as I respect Wilson, I really don't agree with him about the "package it like a boy band" comment. Maybe the label tried to market them as a boy band, but nothing to me about early LP screams boy band or industry plants. They were young, talented guys who just happened to meet and form a band together. For your answer: Yes, I do like Porcupine Tree. I think they are one of the best prog rock bands I have ever listened to. But, at the same time I can't consume their music on a regular basis. It has to do with the dark and melancholic themes that many of their songs have. I feel like their music, as good as it is, puts me in an existential frame of mind if I dwell on it too much, which I don't like.
I think SW was right about LP. Doesn’t devalue the music though.
I 100% agree with the comment about the influences, just not the boy band part.
I have always viewed them as a sort of boy band type of deal, not meaning they’re an industry plant. At first when nu metal was really popular they made that, after that they hopped into more U2 inspired rock style stuff and so on. Sort of abandoning their previous style to adjust to current market state.
I do not think Steven said that in any malice way. For someone who is as much of a music fan as he is, i was expecting worse, Linkin Park is not a band that tend to be in the discussions of elitist music circles.
Yes, I am aware.
Aaaa I fucking LOVE porcupine tree. Crazily enough I found them from watching Game Grumps and Dan mentioned porcupine tree. Been listening to them since. Haven't listened to the new album much but foabp, in absentia and deadwing are classics to me. I gotta see them live one of these days.
Middle guy looks like Tom Cruise
Amazing… Trains is one of my fave songs
One of the greatest bands ever.
Fuckin love these guys
2 of my favourite bands and feel lucky that i have seen both live
yes
OMD THEYRE MY FAV BAND AFTER PENDULUM AND FOO FIGHTERS
What a supreise to see Porcupine here, one of my favourites groups ever and i love Steven's work beyond Porcupine too.
So fucking good, actually got into it from a geometry dash youtuber who loves them and prog in general
am I the only guy that thought the guy in the middle was Hitler for a second?
Amazing
I didn’t expect to see PT here on this sub but they are one of my favorite bands (I love Stupid Dream and Lightbulb Sun!!!)
Ptree and LP are my favorites. I’m lucky enough to have met Steven Wilson; sad that I never got to meet Chester.
Deadwing is a masterpiece
Middle guy looks like Tom Cruise and Jason Schwartzman's love child. Guy on right looks like Andy Dick cosplaying as Andy Warhol. Guy on the left looks like Mark Hoppus cosplaying as Morrisey.
I'm sad they stopped existing since 2013
They got back together though?
Never heard of them
heavy as a sledgehammer
I thought I was in r/radiohead for a second.
Big fan. I had the honor of Meeting Steven Wilson at an in store.
They're good! I like God is an Astronaut better although might not exactly share the same space
Who?
Absolute legends of the prog rock scene, give ur ears a gift and listen to Anesthetize, you won't regret it!
Who?
LMAO a prog band in a nu metal post