Steven Wilson v. To. The. Bone.

[Mindflux]

The awesome artwork and inclusion of demos and other non-final tracks just guaranteed my pre-order of the super-exclusive-awesome-boner-edition. Done and done. I can't wait for this shit.

For $100 bucks I think it's a bit steep. I need to think on it.

[Zantera]

As much as I rant against SW's 70's Prog Rock Crusade, I will probably without a doubt get the deluxe/limited edition. I got both the ones for Grace and Raven, and in my opinion, whenever an artist puts that much effort, passion and love into a physical package, it is worth my money. Even if Raven ended up being a mild disappointment for me, and not one of his best (still good of course), there is nothing bad I could say about the physical limited edition. It was spectacular, and I'm sure this one will be too.

[TioJorge]

All of this shit (entertainment in general...music, games, movies, etc.) is steep. It all depends on what you get out of it. For me, it'll be auditory masturbation for months to come. So yeah, it's worth it to me. Then again I've had an amazing few months at my job so I'm making bank at the moment. If this were last year, I'd have to pass so...y'know, to each his own.

[countoftuscany42]

the packaging might be impressive, but unfortunately it just seems like a ripoff to me 
ill gladly give DT $100 for a box set, but I'm usually getting a CD and vinyl and lithograph and other goodies for this price.  in this case its a CD and bonus disc, a bluray with bonus stuff and mix, and redundant dvd.  maybe worth $50-60 tops, not $100.
ill have to see what other options come out on this one, but i will definitely buy it in some capacity

[Onno]

I'll probably buy the CD+DVD version. As much as I like the extras of the deluxe edition, I don't have a BluRay player and I don't really have the money for the deluxe version either.

[Evermind]

I'll probably buy the CD+DVD version. As much as I like the extras of the deluxe edition, I don't have a BluRay player and I don't really have the money for the deluxe version either.

Same here.

[mikemangioy]

I'll probably buy the CD+DVD version. As much as I like the extras of the deluxe edition, I don't have a BluRay player and I don't really have the money for the deluxe version either.

This

[Onno]

On a side note: I'm seeing Steven Wilson this sunday! His second ever Bass Communion show is just a couple 100 meters away from where I'm staying that very night. Great coincidence, can't wait to see what type of music is gonna come out.

Did you like it? I wasn't there myself, but I'm really curious.

[The Letter M]

The awesome artwork and inclusion of demos and other non-final tracks just guaranteed my pre-order of the super-exclusive-awesome-boner-edition. Done and done. I can't wait for this shit.

For $100 bucks I think it's a bit steep. I need to think on it.

https://www.burningshed.com/store/stevenwilson/product/65/6311/

Guys guys guys... $80.50 at Burningshed. Always go as close to the source as possible. In this case, it's about $20 cheaper!!! Totally pre-ordering this!!!

EDIT - after adding in shipping, Newbury's Domestic Shipping totals to $110.98, while Burningshed has it at $105.45 shipped. Might as well save the $5 if I can.

Also, a release date of March 2nd means it'll be out the day after my birthday, so if it ships early, it'll be a VERY happy birthday for me!!!

-Marc.

[PolarizeMe]

Already have my deluxe edition pre-ordered! I'm ready for this shit! 

[The Letter M]

Already have my deluxe edition pre-ordered! I'm ready for this shit! 

Ditto. Did it right after I posted a bit ago. I missed out on the Limited Deluxe Editions for SW's first three albums, and now they're all about double their original prices on the secondary market (like eBay), going for over $200+!!! I didn't want to miss this one, and the extras sound interesting and very immersive to the concept.

-Marc.

[Nick]

Hmm, not sure why the Blu-ray comes with a download card and the DVD comes with a CD. Will likely get one of those two versions.

[bout to crash]

Normally I don't go for the deluxe stuff, but I had told my dad I wanted nothing for Christmas and now I just asked for one. I won't get it til way after Christmas, but it'll be a nice treat.

[The King in Crimson]

I do kinda want to get a deluxe SW release. I missed out on Insurgentes, GfD, and Raven, but... there's really not enough in that to justify the cost. A blu-ray, a redundant DVD, and an unimpressive-looking demo disc plus some art for $100? It just doesn't look worth it.

[Xanthul]

I will probably get the CD + DVD version, the booklet is nice and the DVD 5.1 version is enough of an extra for me. I don't want to sacrifice the CD to get the blu-ray, plus I wouldn't want a blu-ray case in the middle of my CD collection, I'm stupid like that.

[Nihil-Morari]

On a side note: I'm seeing Steven Wilson this sunday! His second ever Bass Communion show is just a couple 100 meters away from where I'm staying that very night. Great coincidence, can't wait to see what type of music is gonna come out.

Did you like it? I wasn't there myself, but I'm really curious.

Well, the atmosphere was great. I just didn't know what to expect. It was all about being there, the music itself was wonderful, but you couldn't tell if they played a new record really loud, or if they actually did anything live. So... Well, I'm a musician, so I'd like to see things happening on stage, emotions, seeing what the artists do to make the music they are making. And it was like watching a hologram of two guys standing behing a desk.
Again, the music itself was wonderful, but I think I'd enjoyed it even more if there was just a light-show and backing track, no artists.

Apart from that, it was the shortest concert I've ever been, just 45 minutes of new music, and after that it was done.

[Onno]

Sounds cool, but I get your point about the 'live' performance. And 45 minutes is really quite short.

[?]

The deluxe box does look very tempting, but I think I'll let the super fanboys and -girls with a consistent income buy all the copies. I'll definitely get the version with the bonus DVD, though, 'cause I want to see the making-of documentary.

[rumborak]

To reduce clutter in my apartment, digital download it will be as usual. If he put the making of online for a few bucks I would probably watch it.

[King Postwhore]

For certain bands like DT, Rush, Steven Wilson, I want the hard copy.  Others I've downloaded for the most part.  I still burn a CD of the download though and store it away.

[Xanthul]

Yeah I've been limiting my purchases to a handful of bands lately, I'm also trying to reduce clutter (thinking about getting rid of most of my movie DVDs as well and keeping only music DVDs/BRs). I guess at some point I'll have to switch completely to digital media, but I'm still clinging on for special dudes like Stevie.

[XB0BX]

What is the Insurgentes film? Is it worth a purchase?

[Zantera]

It's a documentary. I really liked it myself, some really great visuals going on, and some interesting info about Steven Wilson, plus the hilarious scene of him visiting Disney World/Land. Might be a bit weird to some people though.

[PolarizeMe]

For lack of a better term, I would call the Insurgentes film a surrealist documentary film. Great documentary and on the 2nd DVD there's the Harmony Korine music video with 5.1 audio, a Q&A with SW during a screening of the film, a full "live" Bass Communion set (it's the same exact performance that was released on the BC/Pig in Mexico vinyl) and an alternate ending to the film amongst other things that might be worth of interest for SW fans.

[bout to crash]

Yes, it's totally worth a purchase!

[Sacul]

Is it that when he destroys some iPods?

[PolarizeMe]

Is it that when he destroys some iPods?

Yes!

[Nearmyth]

https://www.burningshed.com/store/stevenwilson/product/65/6311/

Guys guys guys... $80.50 at Burningshed. Always go as close to the source as possible. In this case, it's about $20 cheaper!!! Totally pre-ordering this!!!

EDIT - after adding in shipping, Newbury's Domestic Shipping totals to $110.98, while Burningshed has it at $105.45 shipped. Might as well save the $5 if I can.

Also, a release date of March 2nd means it'll be out the day after my birthday, so if it ships early, it'll be a VERY happy birthday for me!!!

-Marc.

I'm very excited because the March 3rd release in the U.S. just happens to be on my birthday! 

[bout to crash]

I neeeeeed to know when he is coming to the US, dammit! I have a trip to plan. Doesn't he know his tours should revolve around my schedule??

[PolarizeMe]

I neeeeeed to know when he is coming to the US, dammit! I have a trip to plan. Doesn't he know his tours should revolve around my schedule??

Yeah, I need to know as well cause I too am planning a trip next year (Rome in fact).

[bout to crash]

Sweet! Rome is awesome. I'm going to Alaska, so there is no way in hell he would be where I'm going... so I have to make sure I can at least make one of the dates somewhere.

[TioJorge]

HORDE. COLLECT. FILE. INDEX. CATALOG. PRESERVE. AMASS. INDEX.

*FAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAP* I love this song so fucking much.

[Xanthul]

HORDE. COLLECT. FILE. INDEX. CATALOG. PRESERVE. AMASS. INDEX.

*FAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAP* I love this song so fucking much.

Lok'tar Ogar! For the Horde!

[TioJorge]

  Did not even notice I did that. That's what back to back double shifts will do to ya. IT'LL KILL YOUR SPELLING AND GRAMMAR, IT'S HORRIBLE!

But yes, for the horde. Even though I haven't played that game in years.

[Sacul]

Calm down Leeroy Jenkins.