THE SKY MOVES SIDEWAYS

Porcupine Tree

Heavy Prog

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Third album by Porcupine Tree, released 1995. This album is very rich in timbre and has many mood changes.

I do agree to other critics that the influence of Pink Floyd in this album is profound. While many think that some phrases in the first track 'The Sky Moves Sideways ' Phase 1' resembles 'Wish You Were Here', it reminds me also to 'The Wall'. This opening track lasts 18:36, with long intro that I personally think is not too much memorable. There is strong techno pop feel in the middle of the song, but okay - while I usually do not like the techno pop influence in the progressive music, I could tolerate as it goes surprisingly well (particularly in the part with Medieval sound).

The final track 'The Sky Moves Sideways ' Phase 2' is also a long (almost 17 minutes) composition, densely packed with synthesizer and guitar works. This composition is very well structured and much more aggressive than Phase-1. This is my favorite part of the album.

'Moonloop' is a long track (17 minutes), but to me the earlier parts (say first 10 minutes) is kind of guitar improvisation with too slow pace. I do like the last 7 minutes of the track, which has increasingly faster pace and heavy guitar riff.

A lot of great guitar works in this album. Steven Wilson is really masterful in creating a guitar sound that fits well to each of the song mood. 'Dislocated Day' has a firm and melodic riffs with heavy sound. 'The Moon Touches Your Shoulder' has a great passionate solo that once again reminds me to David Gilmour. 'Prepare Yourself' is a short piece of guitar playing, clean arpeggio sound accompanying a unique sound of electric guitar solo.

This album maintains psychedelic sound of PT since their first album, but the sound is much more sophisticated and enjoyable. Another key album to enjoy the musical journey of Porcupine Tree.

Mark-P | 3/5 | 2020-7-3

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