LIGHTBULB SUN

Toward the end of the millennium, Steven was starting to take off with his prog/pop adventure call Porcupine Tree. His other bands, which include No-man, IEM and miscellaneous ambient music were all showing promise but never breaking out to popular appeal. With Porcupine Tree, Steven seemed like he wanted to gain a wider audience. The band was becoming popular in England and wanted to break in America. Porcupine Tree had spent a decade refining their sound. On this album they went to more accessible tracks which were fodder for radio airplay. However, the band still did not reach a large audience. It wasn't until the next album, In Absentia, that prog fans really started to take notice in the US and elsewhere. This album is Porcupine Tree mastering the shorter song idea and succeeding. It's very listenable music with interesting lyrics and a sarcastic attitude. The band likes to explore the darker moods of humanity.