FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET

Steve Wilson, ie. Porcupine Tree is truly carrying the torch for progressive rock. FOABP breaks new ground for me in total variety of material. Definately my favorite album from Porcupine Tree, well above In Absentia and Deadwing, not that I don't love both of those albums as well. It seems to me that Steve Wilson is getting better and better with each release. The title track is awesome, great chords and chorus, and a great rocker. That's not to say that complexity has been comprosised on the track either. Turn it up! Definately a beach cruise crank up favorite. The other major highlight for me is Anesthetize, I love the Genesis style fills at the beginning. And throw in a solo from Lifeson of Rush? No kidding. Sentimental and My Ashes are great, moody and slow. Way Out of Here is a great song too. It seems the only low point here for me is Let's Sleep Together, too NIN for my tastes. Awesome album, looking forward to the next one!