Author Topic: Porcupine Tree v. Glarung is a Lightbulb (Read 226938 times)

wolfking · « **Reply #385 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:48:29 AM »

Sound of Muszak is easily one of the best PT tracks I've heard.

Elite · « **Reply #386 on:** May 07, 2012, 08:07:14 AM »

Frankly, it's the most average song on In Absentia, meaning I'd rank it about half way. To me that still means it's definitely top 25 PT or so.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #387 on:** May 07, 2012, 09:19:06 AM »

Quote from: Elite on May 07, 2012, 08:07:14 AM

Frankly, it's the most average song on In Absentia

"Prodigal" would have a word with you!

KevShmev · « **Reply #388 on:** May 07, 2012, 09:20:21 AM »

An average IA song (meaning those that fall in the 5th best to 8th best range) are all still fantastic.

jammindude · « **Reply #389 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:21:14 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on May 07, 2012, 09:20:21 AM

An average IA song (meaning those that fall in the 5th best to 8th best range) are all still fantastic.

THIS

There really isn't a bad song on IA...although I would say Strip the Soul is pretty 'meh', and the only track I occasionally skip.

1. Heartattack in a Layby
2. Trains
3. Sound of Muzak
4. Gravity Eyelids
5. Prodigal
6. Blackest Eyes
7. .3
8. The Creator Has a Master Tape
9. Lips of Ashes
10. Wedding Nails
11. Collapse Light Into Earth

12. Strip the Soul

Zantera · « **Reply #390 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:25:16 AM »

The only songs on IA I would rank slightly lower then the rest would be Strip the Soul and The Creator Has a Mastertape. Not bad songs, but I think the others are better.

jammindude · « **Reply #391 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:31:06 AM »

Actually...I was just telling my son last night that Porcupine Tree doesn't really have any actively *bad* songs. Though OTSOL has a few 'meh' tracks. (and contrary to popular opinion...I actually really enjoy Linton Samuel Dawson.

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That's quite a feat...because even the mighty Rush have a few bad songs.

Zantera · « **Reply #392 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:41:34 AM »

I don't think PT has any "bad" songs either. I still enjoy the songs I would rank the lowest, and they are far from bad.

Elite · « **Reply #393 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:44:53 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on May 07, 2012, 09:20:21 AM

An average IA song (meaning those that fall in the 5th best to 8th best range) are all still fantastic.

Well, yeah, that's basically what I said.

Quote from: jammindude on May 07, 2012, 10:21:14 AM

I would say Strip the Soul is pretty 'meh'

I don't like you.

Strip The Soul is a top 4 IA song for me.

jammindude · « **Reply #394 on:** May 07, 2012, 12:12:31 PM »

I will say this... The Anesthetize version is a big improvement.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #395 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:39:52 PM »

The Sound of Muzak is easily my least favorite on IA. Muscially it's kinda cool, nothing amazing, but meh.

Lyrically, it just does not interest me. It feels like such a rehash of Four Chords... and songs other bands have done, just not as interesting and more Wilson preaching. Plus, it feels waaaay out of place on IA.

This was one of the first PT songs I've heard, but it has not held up well at all for me.

FlyingBIZKIT · « **Reply #396 on:** May 07, 2012, 05:49:28 PM »

I love it, but it probably is my least favorite from In Absentia

1neeto · « **Reply #397 on:** May 10, 2012, 07:20:12 PM »

Loving IA. But I still like TI more than Deadwing.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #398 on:** May 10, 2012, 08:16:35 PM »

i really love the 1-2 punch of "Blackest Eyes" > "Muzak" they used to do on the IA tour. would have been much better to open IA also, imo, following "Collapse" (the short one).

TioJorge · « **Reply #399 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:19:36 PM »

Quote from: 1neeto on May 10, 2012, 07:20:12 PM

Loving IA. But I still like TI more than Deadwing.

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You get your tookus out of here and never come back.

But srsly... People call me insane. That's the most psychotic thing I've ever heard. Deadwing is a masterpiece of the ages; TI is a bland, boring failure with the exception of a handful of tracks.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #400 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:45:19 PM »

The Incident is great.

TioJorge · « **Reply #401 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:54:51 PM »

I tried so hard to love it, I really did. I nearly blew my ears out and died of boredom over and over and over again trying to get into it. I was so hyped up for it, the previews all blew me away and then...it just...fell flat. I don't know what happened, perhaps it really just isn't for me, and that pains me to say considering that PT is still vying for my favorite band along with a few others. I just do not like it one single bit with the exception of about four tracks on the song-cycle; although I do absolutely love Disc 2. I suppose one thing is that I'm fucking sick and tired of concept albums, long, drawn out songs and certainly 'song-cycles' (even though this is the only instance I've heard that term and hopefully the last). Meh. Here's hoping the next album is leagues different.

Not that I'm defending myself or anything; I couldn't give a fuck less, it's literally impossible. I tried and I nearly killed myself. Scary shit. But it still does bother me from time to time that some people love it and I really tried, I truly did and I got nothin'. It's like having a woman there trying to pleasure you and you want some and you're horny but god damn it you just do not have a thing for this chick. But you tried. You fondled her, you tickled her tookus, you lapped her labia...still nothing. Not even a chub. FUCK, BERNICE, JUST GET THE FUCK OUT, I'LL FINISH MYSELF. I'm going to call TI, Bernice from now on.

Zantera · « **Reply #402 on:** May 11, 2012, 01:24:37 AM »

The Incident is great, but seeing as FOABP is my favorite album by PT, it was a bit of a let down in comparison.

Sketchy · « **Reply #403 on:** May 11, 2012, 07:59:57 AM »

I have to admit, it took me ages to properly get into The Incident, but I really like it now.

TioJorge · « **Reply #404 on:** May 11, 2012, 08:10:53 AM »

Maybe one day... I haven't listened to a single track off the album (including Disc 2) for months and months, so perhaps a time lapse was needed. I'll spin it one day for kicks. Yes, FOABP is still an epic masterpiece, I really love that album's entire vibe and cohesion, it's put together so perfectly and I think it's their most concise album to date; despite it not being my favorite, it's definitely their most 'complete' work.

TL · « **Reply #405 on:** May 11, 2012, 09:26:44 AM »

Personally, having heard Deadwing, In Absentia, and FOABP at the time (in that order), I bought The Incident sight unseen, and absolutely love it.

KevShmev · « **Reply #406 on:** May 11, 2012, 12:29:25 PM »

Okay, I love The Incident, but the bolded below made me

Quote from: TioJorge on May 10, 2012, 09:54:51 PM

I tried so hard to love it, I really did. I nearly blew my ears out and died of boredom over and over and over again trying to get into it. I was so hyped up for it, the previews all blew me away and then...it just...fell flat. I don't know what happened, perhaps it really just isn't for me, and that pains me to say considering that PT is still vying for my favorite band along with a few others. I just do not like it one single bit with the exception of about four tracks on the song-cycle; although I do absolutely love Disc 2. I suppose one thing is that I'm fucking sick and tired of concept albums, long, drawn out songs and certainly 'song-cycles' (even though this is the only instance I've heard that term and hopefully the last). Meh. Here's hoping the next album is leagues different.

Not that I'm defending myself or anything; I couldn't give a fuck less, it's literally impossible. I tried and I nearly killed myself. Scary shit. But it still does bother me from time to time that some people love it and I really tried, I truly did and I got nothin'. It's like having a woman there trying to pleasure you and you want some and you're horny but god damn it you just do not have a thing for this chick. But you tried. You fondled her, you tickled her tookus, you lapped her labia...still nothing. Not even a chub. FUCK, BERNICE, JUST GET THE FUCK OUT, I'LL FINISH MYSELF. I'm going to call TI, Bernice from now on.

ZBomber · « **Reply #407 on:** May 11, 2012, 02:12:05 PM »

Quote from: TioJorge on May 10, 2012, 09:54:51 PM

Not that I'm defending myself or anything; I couldn't give a fuck less, it's literally impossible. I tried and I nearly killed myself. Scary shit. But it still does bother me from time to time that some people love it and I really tried, I truly did and I got nothin'. It's like having a woman there trying to pleasure you and you want some and you're horny but god damn it you just do not have a thing for this chick. But you tried. You fondled her, you tickled her tookus, you lapped her labia...still nothing. Not even a chub. FUCK, BERNICE, JUST GET THE FUCK OUT, I'LL FINISH MYSELF. I'm going to call TI, Bernice from now on.

The Incident is easily lower tier for PT albums to me, but I would still tongue fuck its fart box any day of the week.