I was a 'non-believer' at one point but Deadwing changed my mind. I was a lot less convinced by earlier albums because I perceived a lack of emotion in his music. It was all too controlled and perhaps even derivative yet Wilson was putting himself out there as the second coming. I suppose I admire him because he works hard at what he does and also he has at various times pulled together some great musicians especially for Raven. Someone described him as a musical director which is probably the best way to look at it . He has never and never will be a Fripp, Hackett or a Howe in terms of talent but he makes the best of the situation.

Me either. Thank goodness I'm not the only one. Steven Wilson/PT are pretty popular on this forum, so it's always a comfort to meet others who don't find his work that appealing.