Storm Corrosion

I just did a quick forum search and "Storm Corrosion" yielded no results. The last time I was on this site (which was roughly four years ago), both Opeth and Porcupine Tree were all the clamor. What happened that now the collaboration between both bands front men does not even have a dedicated discussion? Uggh. This must be changed!

Yesterday the first full length song from the self titled Storm Corrosion LP was released, along with an accompanying music video. I have yet to watch the video, but I've listened to the song several times, and before I express my opinion on it, I'd like to know what other people think.

A little background on the release, Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt wrote this album under the radar and performed near all the instrumentation, minus some light percussion, woodwinds, and possibly orchestration. This is supposedly the third and final installment of a non-conceptual musical trilogy, which was preceeded by Opeth's "Heritage" and Steven Wilson's "Grace for Drowning," both released in fall 2011.

I think it's important that this is looked at with a much broader lens than strictly prog because, in my opinion, neither Wilson nor Åkerfeldt are truly completely prog. On this site, as memory serves, that seems to be equatable with not being good, but that's not what I'm trying to say. I just think music is music, and should not be defined by how much it conforms to the tropes of a genre.

So, what do you all think?

(Oh, and here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=manW5v-AR7U )

Haha, oh! Then disregard this message.

"Prog" is a term this site uses....usually artists like Steven Wilson do not use it.

Yeah, Wilson has also loosened up a bit in regards to the term, I recall reading an interview where he talked about how the meaning of the word has changed and how he doesn't resent the label, wish I knew where to find it.

I heard the whole album that was posted in PA before it was taken out, and I found it really enjoyable. Surely I'll be buying it as soon as I can.

Drag Ropes is a wonderful song. I'm sure the album will be brilliant.

GoldenGod2112 wrote: Drag Ropes is a wonderful song. I'm sure the album will be brilliant.

Prediction: ALBUM OF THE YEAR

I've seen the Drag Ropes video.

Drag Ropes, both tune and video are nothing short of astounding.  This is fresh stuff.  Certainly, you have to admit the video is unique.  Others may not, but I love the overall dark nature of that video.