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This...i want so much...i bet it will be good, like the first 2 albums...the cover is strange though!
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| Rating: 10 |
I already know that I'm gonna want this. Can't wait.
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Love the bizarre artwork.
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| Rating: 9 |
Hopefully its a change in direction 'GFD' was bad 
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| Rating: 9 |
I can't wait to get this! I'm excited!
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Very heavily influenced by 70's prog, almost to the point of worship, far more so than anything else he has done Solo or with PT. Very, very well played though.
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| Rating: 8 |
The line-up already hints at a continuation to 'Grace for Drowning' and I'm perfectly onboard with that.
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| Rating: 10 |
Just pre-ordered this on Amazon. Should be getting it shortly after the release date.
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| Rating: 10 |
Written by Opethian on 11.01.2013 at 03:49
Hopefully its a change in direction 'GFD' was bad
I thought Grace for Drowning was excellent.
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Written by Jaeryd17 on 31.01.2013 at 06:17
Written by Opethian on 11.01.2013 at 03:49
Hopefully its a change in direction 'GFD' was bad
I thought Grace for Drowning was excellent.
nah, Insurgentes was excellent. GFD was all filler
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Written by Opethian on 31.01.2013 at 19:51
GFD was all filler
O.o Filler? You may not like it, but... really?
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Written by Unhealer on 02.02.2013 at 02:26
Written by Opethian on 31.01.2013 at 19:51
GFD was all filler
O.o Filler? You may not like it, but... really?
Unfortunately yes. I am aware of what Wilson is capable of, but after GFD + Storm Corrosion i have no high hopes for whatever he wants to drown his fans with 
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| Rating: 10 |
New album is flawless jazz rock. Luminol, the Raven and the Watchmaker are some of the best songs in recent memory.
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Written by Opethian on 02.02.2013 at 05:02
Unfortunately yes. I am aware of what Wilson is capable of, but after GFD + Storm Corrosion i have no high hopes for whatever he wants to drown his fans with
I can see where you're coming from, as Grace for Drowning is very subtle in its intricacy. I also didn't like it as much as Insurgentes the first time through, but it's one of those rare albums that takes a few spins before you really understand what's going on with it. After grasping the essence of the album, I found that I really enjoyed the strange, esoteric, eclectic nature of both Grace for Drowning (and Storm Corrosion as well). Not everyone will, though, so--like I said--I completely understand why you'd have that opinion.
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Written by SyntheticBreed on 02.02.2013 at 18:25
New album is flawless jazz rock. Luminol, the Raven and the Watchmaker are some of the best songs in recent memory.
Agreed, I thought it would be impossible to top GFD but the man just gets better. The Holy Drinker and The Pin Drop are my favorites on this one. People who don't like Steven will inevitably find this boring though.
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| Rating: 9 |
Written by Jaeryd17 on 09.02.2013 at 23:39
Written by Opethian on 02.02.2013 at 05:02
Unfortunately yes. I am aware of what Wilson is capable of, but after GFD + Storm Corrosion i have no high hopes for whatever he wants to drown his fans with
I can see where you're coming from, as Grace for Drowning is very subtle in its intricacy. I also didn't like it as much as Insurgentes the first time through, but it's one of those rare albums that takes a few spins before you really understand what's going on with it. After grasping the essence of the album, I found that I really enjoyed the strange, esoteric, eclectic nature of both Grace for Drowning (and Storm Corrosion as well). Not everyone will, though, so--like I said--I completely understand why you'd have that opinion.
Right on
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The video to "The Raven That Refused To Sing" is quite beautiful.
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| Rating: 9 |
Awesome album! Definitely the most "proggy" I've heard from anything Opeth/Porcupine Tree-related. Steven Wilson is a master of the genre.
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Eccer - 22.02.2013 at 00:57
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| Rating: 9 |
This really surprised me, he has really outdone himself this time. It might not be revolutionary, it's simplistic in its nature. But I think that's why it is so damn good. He knows how to play with feelings and atmosphere  Overall, a fantastic start for 2013!
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Excellent album, I enjoyed it a lot, I will be listening to this for quite a while.
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| Rating: 8 |
The good thing about this record is that he successfully mixed the simplicity of the songs from Insurgentes with casual kickass impros by his bandmates that were the core of Grace For Drowning. But I still prefer GDF I think.
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| Rating: 10 |
Best thing out of Wilson since In Absentia!!!
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| Rating: 9 |
I'm in love with this album.
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| Rating: 9 |
Well, this album's certainly different from Wilson's other two albums. Yes, it has quite a big King Crimson influence. But it's essentially how Wilson uses that King Crimson influence in his own way-and consequently, he makes another brilliant album as a result. I'm not saying that this will please both fans of 70's prog (I'm one of them) and modern prog in the nature of BTBAM/Periphery/Opeth etc.,but I think everyone should at least give it a try. It's an album that really brings together Wilson's talent and inspirations in a concise and consistent 50-minute album. 'Luminol' strangely begins in a very quirky way, which, in comparison to Wilson's earlier albums, is different. Along with the other 10-minute + songs, 'Luminol' goes through a variety of moods, tempos, instrumental flourishes, and it just doesn't stop impressing whoever listens to it. 'The holy drinker' and 'The watchmaker' are naturally darker songs lyrically (as were King Crimson in their heyday), but still distinguish themselves from 'Luminol' with very outstanding song-writing. The shorter songs, although less complex, make for very memorable tunes, and should be listened with the same focus and admiration as the longer songs. The title track for me is a little weak compared to everything else that precedes it, but it still amounts to a somewhat climactic and atmospheric finish.
So put simply, Steven Wilson does it again.
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Heard it is awesome stuff...gotta check out
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Qube - 02.03.2013 at 16:21
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| Rating: 6 |
Horribly derivative but okay nonetheless.
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| Rating: 9 |
Ah ... The Watchmaker <3
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| Rating: 10 |
Best of his solo albums. The Holy Drinker and Luminol are INCREDIBLE. Can't wait to see him live in a couple months. Gonna be hard to top this album for best of the year.
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| Rating: 9 |
"Drive Home" is my favourite, just Steven doing what he does best really, that very soft touch that is so easy to listen to. Bit like how "Deform to Form a Star" was my song of choice from the previous album.
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| Rating: 10 |
Even though being a huge PT fan I never really fell for Stevens earlier solo work but this record is truly amazing. Beautiful melodically yet a challenging listen. It's very diverse without being fragmented.
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| Rating: 10 |
Its way better than I expected! I don't really get into the first two albums and I had a little doubt about this album, but its brilliant!
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| Rating: 9 |
This is beautiful.
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| Rating: 10 |
So far, I really love this album, but as is the case with most of what Steven Wilson creates, it's going to take a few more listens before I can be absolutely sure on how I feel about this.
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Fredd - 08.03.2013 at 18:45
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| Rating: 9 |
Written by Jaeryd17 on 08.03.2013 at 10:39
So far, I really love this album, but as is the case with most of what Steven Wilson creates, it's going to take a few more listens before I can be absolutely sure on how I feel about this.
Same and same.
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| Rating: 10 |
Written by Opethian on 02.02.2013 at 05:02
Unfortunately yes. I am aware of what Wilson is capable of, but after GFD + Storm Corrosion i have no high hopes for whatever he wants to drown his fans with
I see you have bought The Raven That Refused to Sing, though. I knew you couldn't think he was all that bad.
And actually, after listening to this quite a few times, I am very nearly about to give it a 10, which I don't do often. This is probably my favorite of all his solo albums so far; he seems to have really outdone himself this time. For now I think I'll just give it a 9, but this rating may change in the future.
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| Rating: 9 |
Written by Jaeryd17 on 12.03.2013 at 01:38
Written by Opethian on 02.02.2013 at 05:02
Unfortunately yes. I am aware of what Wilson is capable of, but after GFD + Storm Corrosion i have no high hopes for whatever he wants to drown his fans with
I see you have bought The Raven That Refused to Sing, though. I knew you couldn't think he was all that bad.
And actually, after listening to this quite a few times, I am very nearly about to give it a 10, which I don't do often. This is probably my favorite of all his solo albums so far; he seems to have really outdone himself this time. For now I think I'll just give it a 9, but this rating may change in the future.
Steven took me by surprise on this release. Its fucking amazing IMO. I apologize for doubting his new Opus prior to its release. This will remain a top pick for 2013 
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qlacs - 15.03.2013 at 05:33
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Is it really that good? I remember checking out Grace For Drowning, but after 10 minutes of agony I thought it's better if I go out and listen to the birds...They weren't boring y' know...
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Written by qlacs on 15.03.2013 at 05:33
Is it really that good? I remember checking out Grace For Drowning, but after 10 minutes of agony I thought it's better if I go out and listen to the birds...They weren't boring y' know...
This is different from his other solo albums , it may depend on your taste to get bored or not ... but this is definitely worth checking out for prog rock fans . and it's more fun than anything he has done lately.
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Eccer - 15.03.2013 at 20:03
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| Rating: 9 |
Yeah, grace for drowning was boring as shit. This album is something you only get once in a 10 years span. It's..wait for it...
Legendary.
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| Rating: 8 |
Finally got around to listen to it. It is really good prog, I must say. It's just not Porcupine Tree I'm afraid 
Steve is amazing, some parts of this are genius, you can't deny that.
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| Rating: 9 |
This is one of the most progressive things that i heard lately
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This album is insane. Took a couple listens, but SW has outdone himself yet again.
Also, second best use of autotune i've ever heard (to anathema's closer)
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Written by BloodTears on 18.03.2013 at 14:52
It's just not Porcupine Tree I'm afraid
^THIS^
I listened to the first song and a little bit of the second. I cannot stand it. Please go back Steve, before it's too late!
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| Rating: 8 |
Written by tea[m]ster on 22.03.2013 at 23:45
^THIS^
I listened to the first song and a little bit of the second. I cannot stand it. Please go back Steve, before it's too late!
You really can't stand it? It's good music though, at least for me I do agree however about Steven, he really needs to go back!
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Written by BloodTears on 23.03.2013 at 11:44
Written by tea[m]ster on 22.03.2013 at 23:45
You really can't stand it? It's good music though, at least for me I do agree however about Steven, he really needs to go back!
The 70's prog rock binge that these prog metal bands are on right now just irritates me! If I want that I will throw on a Yes or King Crimson album. Ugh!
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| Rating: 10 |
A properly coquettish progressive rock album
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Qube - 30.03.2013 at 12:48
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| Rating: 6 |
I'm giving one more point because some passages are truly gorgeous. However after multiple listens, I can't help to think that Steven's vocals are on a much much much lower level than its instrumentation. I grind my teeth every time he opens his mouth.
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Written by tea[m]ster on 23.03.2013 at 15:39
Written by BloodTears on 23.03.2013 at 11:44
Written by tea[m]ster on 22.03.2013 at 23:45
You really can't stand it? It's good music though, at least for me I do agree however about Steven, he really needs to go back!
The 70's prog rock binge that these prog metal bands are on right now just irritates me! If I want that I will throw on a Yes or King Crimson album. Ugh!
I agree. I think that they're trying to reinvent the 70's prog rock genre, but it just sounds like a copy of older stuff I've heard before. With that said, this is a solid album. Original? No. Well crafted? Yes.
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| Rating: 9 |
Absolutely the best steven wilson solo album, This is beautiful with more influence from Jazz and adding Marco Minnemann and other members, I love tracks (1,2,5 and 6) my final grade is "9.3" . 
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Korah - 10.05.2013 at 20:43
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| Rating: 10 |
Steven Wilson is a genius, can't wait to see him on november!!!
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