METANOIA

'Metanoia' is a series of improvised jams that the band did while recording their 'Signify' album. It is a stark contrast to 'Signify' in that the construct of each of the compositions is very loose and spaced out; much like the band's early Psychedelic material.

For what it is, 'Metanoia' is brilliant. The songs are listenable, and there are basically no 'songwriting process' for this album. It was just music on the spot. The members play off of a particular theme then build up something special from there. Keeping this in mind, it's a real testament to the band's tightness as a whole.

This is definately not the most interesting record to listen to, however. Much like Steven Wilson's solo project 'Bass Communion,' this is best listened to in the background. There's not enough happening in the music to keep things lively, but there are some parts, such as the opening track 'Mesmer I' that have really cool parts that spark the listeners interest; if only for a moment.

'Metanoia' is also a good demonstrator of how good some of the other musicians in the band are, besides solely Steven Wilson. A special regard to bassist Colin Edwin, who's skillful playing shines above anything else the record has to offer.

There are certainly flashes of brilliance here, but I would choose an actually songwritten Porcupine Tree album anyday over this.

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