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Lightbulb Sun
by: Porcupine Tree

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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0802644810225
Format: Import, Special Edition
Label: Snapper UK
Manufacturer: Snapper UK
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Snapper UK
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Studio: Snapper UK
Sales Rank: 3204
MPN: 102

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Album Description:
Special two disc (CD + DVD Audio) pressing of Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree's Lightbulb Sun album features a bonus DVD-Audio disc that contains a 5.1 Surround Sound mix of the album, the original stereo mix plus other fine bonus features. The CD features a new stereo mix of the album, which was originally released in 2000. Lightbulb Sun was Porcupine Tree's first foray into more commercial terrain and may have initially taken fans by surprise but has become a beloved entry in their impressive catalog.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- More talent than they know what to do with
Porcupine Tree is an amazing band for this time and space - unafraid to mix heavy and ethereal to create masterworks that harken back to the early and mid-'70's when it was acceptable for heavy bands to include mellow material without being pummelled with rotten produce.
This is the fault of the industry and fans' penchant for extreme categorization that restricts creativity and promotes blandness on a major scale. So if a talented outfit like Porcupine Tree hope to be successful, it better pack the goods.
Labeled progrock, which is not accurate, "Lightbulb Sun", like other releases, simmers, burns and caresses, but leaves you wanting more. This CD is a little more spacey, ala "The Sky Moves Sideways", and has much more to do with a space rock/heavy sound than any ... Read More

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- "And now for something completely different..."
Wilson can write some catchy stuff. Very stunning hi-rez recording in surround...atmospheric, then at once loud and in your face. This was way out of my musical tastes, but I am glad I checked them out. Many people were buzzing about them so I had to see what was up....glad I did! Challenging at first, but worth repeated listening sessions.

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- Pure sweetness
Well this is my top fav. band (along with SP) so it is easy to say I love this album. I want to get a record player so I can start listening to music on LPs instead of digital cd's. I think LPs are more suited for the original intent of the music. Well this CD rocks, I love the way the bass powers on in the song Russia on Ice. The title track is sooo sweet. EVERY SONG = SUPER!!!!1111.

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- Worth it for Russia on Ice alone
R.O.I with it's mix of almost atmospheric setting through to the wah infused groove and into the all out crescendo (featuring the lower in the mix crunch guitar that shows up on almost every album in different incarnations) into the final. Hatesong has another great bass groove together with some staccato beats (almost an homage to almost a Cygnus X- book 2, and reflected in other bands like HeadenD's Nine Days Wonder). Personally, I think that 4 chords that made a million is probably the weakest track. I get the point, but the tune doesn't stand up to multiple listens. Much better is "The rest will flow" or "where would we be" which is almost beatlesque with the vocal interplay and lyrics. All in all a great re-issue

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- Where's Gavin....
I have been a PT fan for a long time and have always enjoyed the progressive movements of Steve Wilson. Gavin Harrison is simply a virtuous drummer with crazy skills and texture. Where's Gavin? Gavin adds so much texture to the movements of PT that is so significant and beautiful to the pieces that it makes the album fall short just a bit since he isn't the drummer on this one. The drumming on Shesmovedon by Gavin is so tasty on Deadwing that it makes it hard for me to listen to it on Lightbulb Sun.

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