DEADWING

Although I have been familiar with Porcupine Tree's music for a while now, 'Deadwing' is the first full album I have owned. The band's mellow sound has always appealed to me, as I know it has to most prog fans out there. It is pretty good, I listen to it quite a lot, though for some strange reason I feel it is lacking something.

My favourite song on 'Deadwing' is Lazarus - I love the simple, yet beautiful piano riff and poetic lyrics. Steve's voice has an almost haunting sound, which adds to the enigmatic feeling of the track. I also like 'Shallow' and the heavier 'Open Car'.

I'm not quite sure that it is the best Porcupine Tree album, but then again I haven't heard any of the others.