FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET

This was actually the first Porcupine Tree album that I listened to, and I have to say that I was quite stunned by it. This is what it's all about: strong melodies, haunting atmospheres and great lyrics in the tradition from Roger Waters. The theme of the album is about how kids get emotionally numb and passified in the modern world. But we don't get any lectures from bandleader and lyricist Wilson. He let's us hear from the kids themselves: all the lyrics are written in first person. I guess that the album actually is about a feeling of not belonging, of alienation, something that most of us have felt and can relate to. The music is mostly quite slow, full of detail, dark as ink but much more beautiful. I love this album. If you´re into Floyd albums like Animals and The Wall you will adore this one. Just listen to the nearly 18 minutes long centerpiece Anesthetize. It will blow you away.