Another superb album from the brilliant Steven Wilson. Nothing short of what I expected. Strong contender for early AOTY. Favorite tracks: all of them.

Another masterpiece of Steven Wilson "Contemporary Genius"

Only listened to this once so far, and it was kinda weird. Not sure how I felt about it. I think I may end up liking this one a lot, but for now, it seems like I'm not going to like this one as much as The Raven or even Insurgentes. Might take some time to digest, though, so we'll see.

IMO, his best solo release, and probably one of the best albums he's put out in any of his projects! This man never disappoints.

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

This Albums has a great moments some emotional tunes but yes it lacks of power but great songwriting and govan solos always a pleasure .

I,m sick of that day when some shitty melodic death or black metal album got the best album of 2015 here

Written by Slade_19 on 07.03.2015 at 12:08

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

that's because it's not a power metal album

Written by Wiillak on 08.03.2015 at 12:30

Written by Slade_19 on 07.03.2015 at 12:08

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

that's because it's not a power metal album

LOL

it's a great album, listened to it just a couple of times but will get more listens.
This one will satisfy even Porcupine Tree listeners, no retro-prog on this one, it's diffetrent from Grace and Raven. Steven does not disappoint.

Written by Guest on 08.03.2015 at 14:30

Written by Wiillak on 08.03.2015 at 12:30

Written by Slade_19 on 07.03.2015 at 12:08

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

that's because it's not a power metal album

This one will satisfy even Porcupine Tree listeners, it's different from Grace and Raven. Steven does not disappoint.

that's exactly what i told if you check older comments

Written by Wiillak on 08.03.2015 at 12:30

Written by Slade_19 on 07.03.2015 at 12:08

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

that's because it's not a power metal album

Are you implying that power metal is the only genre with power? This album is devoid of any excitement. It's boring, and I didn't give it 1 because Steven is obviously a talented musician. If I were to rate the album on how listenable it is over time, then I would score it 1 because the album is lifeless, dull, and uninspired.

It's rated highly because of the fanboy effect, but by the end of 2015 the rating will probably stabilise at 7.

Written by Slade_19 on 09.03.2015 at 08:33

Written by Wiillak on 08.03.2015 at 12:30

Written by Slade_19 on 07.03.2015 at 12:08

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

that's because it's not a power metal album

Are you implying that power metal is the only genre with power? This album is devoid of any excitement. It's boring, and I didn't give it 1 because Steven is obviously a talented musician. If I were to rate the album on how listenable it is over time, then I would score it 1 because the album is lifeless, dull, and uninspired.

It's rated highly because of the fanboy effect, but by the end of 2015 the rating will probably stabilise at 7.

I doubt it will get as low as a 7

do you even like PT or Steven's other solo albums? if you don't like the guy, your comment is rather pointless. For instance I don't like a lot of extreme metal, but I don't feel the need to go and bash or complain that I don't like it.

You say this album is uninspired? Well, I find it exciting, creative, expressive and even original.

In the end, it's all relative, a masterpiece for me could be a piece of crap for someone else. Boy, did I see red when I read your comment.

Damn. ... I love, I really do love this album. Steven is really genius... What a fine beginning of the year 2015)

Written by Slade_19 on 09.03.2015 at 08:33

Written by Wiillak on 08.03.2015 at 12:30

Written by Slade_19 on 07.03.2015 at 12:08

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

that's because it's not a power metal album

Are you implying that power metal is the only genre with power? This album is devoid of any excitement. It's boring, and I didn't give it 1 because Steven is obviously a talented musician. If I were to rate the album on how listenable it is over time, then I would score it 1 because the album is lifeless, dull, and uninspired.

It's rated highly because of the fanboy effect, but by the end of 2015 the rating will probably stabilise at 7.

The funny thing about this post: Steven is actually the weakest musician in the whole band...by a mile. Also, i get that you like do dislike. It's a common thing, I call it the "Blackwater Park Syndrome", people will always find a way to disagree on something that is being praised by some vast crowd. It happened to some of the likes of Abigail, Rust in Peace, Kill'Em All, Blackwater Park, Symbolic and not just in Metal, we can go way back in Music history and Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, Crimson, Rush, Who, KISS, etc... suffered from this as well.

With this being said I'm not saying you need to like because it's getting praised, your opinion it's just that, your opinion, as valid as mine or anyone else's here. You claim this is rated highly because of fanboyism towards Steven Wilson, but I think it's safe to assume that your disliking is as much based on that as that "fanboy effect" you speak of or perhaps your aproach towards the Prog Genre itself.

I'm not a black metal guy but I'm not going through Mayhem's album topics calling it "untalented noise".

Cheers

I'm not convinced yet, giving it some more spins though to see if it's a grower.

Written by raveneffect on 09.03.2015 at 17:23

Written by Slade_19 on 09.03.2015 at 08:33

Written by Wiillak on 08.03.2015 at 12:30

Written by Slade_19 on 07.03.2015 at 12:08

Boring and lacks any kind of power.

that's because it's not a power metal album

Are you implying that power metal is the only genre with power? This album is devoid of any excitement. It's boring, and I didn't give it 1 because Steven is obviously a talented musician. If I were to rate the album on how listenable it is over time, then I would score it 1 because the album is lifeless, dull, and uninspired.

It's rated highly because of the fanboy effect, but by the end of 2015 the rating will probably stabilise at 7.

The funny thing about this post: Steven is actually the weakest musician in the whole band...by a mile. Also, i get that you like do dislike. It's a common thing, I call it the "Blackwater Park Syndrome", people will always find a way to disagree on something that is being praised by some vast crowd. It happened to some of the likes of Abigail, Rust in Peace, Kill'Em All, Blackwater Park, Symbolic and not just in Metal, we can go way back in Music history and Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, Crimson, Rush, Who, KISS, etc... suffered from this as well.

With this being said I'm not saying you need to like because it's getting praised, your opinion it's just that, your opinion, as valid as mine or anyone else's here. You claim this is rated highly because of fanboyism towards Steven Wilson, but I think it's safe to assume that your disliking is as much based on that as that "fanboy effect" you speak of or perhaps your aproach towards the Prog Genre itself.

I'm not a black metal guy but I'm not going through Mayhem's album topics calling it "untalented noise".

Cheers

Wow Blackwater Park Syndrome XD Nice. You made my day

This album pretty much seals the deal for me; Wilson's not my cup of tea. Most of the tracks remind me of a soundtrack to some hollywood romantic comedy film, and the ones that don't are not giving me any great vibes either. I love prog but just not the kind Wilson makes.

Guys, does anyone know who sings the female vocals on the album?

Written by Guest on 15.03.2015 at 03:38

Guys, does anyone know who sings the female vocals on the album?

It's Ninet Tayeb.

Written by Cynic Metalhead on 15.03.2015 at 08:53

Written by Guest on 15.03.2015 at 03:38

Guys, does anyone know who sings the female vocals on the album?

It's Ninet Tayeb.

Thanks!

On my second listen now (been busy with other albums recently... more in a metal mood and less in a prog-rock mood the last few weeks, haha), and I'm actually liking it a lot more than the first time. Looks like it's going to be like all his other albums, and will probably take a decent amount of listens before I can really decide how I feel about it.

Made me cry.

Steven. Cannot. Disappoint.

I haven't enjoyed Steven's music so much since a while.
Probably his best work since Fear of a Blank Planet.

Not his strongest work, but still good. Still prefer the first Blackfield album to anything he has done since.

If someone told me that this was a Porcupine Tree record, I'd be inclined to believe them. I was a bit hesitant with the news that it would be less prog-jazzy but my concerns were quickly assuaged. Very emotional and varied but never do the different styles present in the album seem out of place. Plus the 5.1 mix is awesome as always!

Incredible album by a living legend!

Excellent album. Rewarded by repeated listens. Only really started enjoying it after half a dozen play throughs and from then on started enjoying it more and more. Have listened to it 20 times now and loving it. I'll park it for now but it's definitely an album I plan to dig up from time to time over the years to enjoy again. It's a grower and a keeper. Bravo Steven Wilson.

That Guthrie solo in Regret #9 kill's it!!!! great great solo!! Guthrie is a beast

Yeah this is good prog, took a couple listens but I am really enjoying it now.

Didnt like previous album that much, but this is great and his vocals... I dont know, perhaps it is the mastering thing, but I enjoy them much more now