When I saw SW last year in Edmonton he played Index. And I also recall a comment from the man himself in the QQ Ask Steven Wilson thread that Index was one of his favorites of all the songs he has written (or words to that effect). Just some trivia to ponder, or not.Baggy not real sure about this one. I mean, maybe for some other, lesser artist this would be a 10er.
I do like the classical guitar moments on this album a lot. I also love some of the more melodic moments.
I'm not super-in-love with some of the more aimless parts. Looking back from 4 1/2, Hand and Raven I just can't give this a 10.
But it is hella strong in most ways. Mix. Sonics. Content is superbly done. I just feel like some of it isn't "for me." Like the early Crimson it so strongly honors.
I'm in the 8 or 9 region on this. I appreciate the bonus content. Hmmm...
I just don't see myself returning to this as much as any of his other solo efforts or most of PT, not to mention Storm Corrosion, etc.
When I saw SW last year in Edmonton he played Index. And I also recall a comment from the man himself in the QQ Ask Steven Wilson thread that Index was one of his favorites of all the songs he has written (or words to that effect). Just some trivia to ponder, or not.
I'm curious Baggy, do you have the Get All You Deserve live release? Highly recommended if you don't. It does a really good job of capturing the much more energetic versions I experienced when I saw him live. It's an excellent release.
Although, there's no Raven material on it...
The original performances of Index in 2011-2012 were great. However the re-imagined arrangement of Index I saw 4 times in the last 16 months is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Takes it to a whole other level.
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Yessiry! It might be my favorite concert disc! We need a new SW live disc! :51banana:
Definitely! I don't recall where I read about it (maybe it was on QQ somewhere), but like I said before, I'm fairly certain I read that one was in the works. I tried a quick search, but Google's not helping me out much right now (who knows, maybe I'm making it up...)
I'm curious Baggy, do you have the Get All You Deserve live release? Highly recommended if you don't. It does a really good job of capturing the much more energetic versions I experienced when I saw him live. It's an excellent release.
Although, there's no Raven material on it...
Luminol is on Get All You Deserve
Baggy not real sure about this one. I mean, maybe for some other, lesser artist this would be a 10er.
I do like the classical guitar moments on this album a lot. I also love some of the more melodic moments.
I'm not super-in-love with some of the more aimless parts. Looking back from 4 1/2, Hand and Raven I just can't give this a 10.
But it is hella strong in most ways. Mix. Sonics. Content is superbly done. I just feel like some of it isn't "for me." Like the early Crimson it so strongly honors.
I'm in the 8 or 9 region on this. I appreciate the bonus content. Hmmm...
I just don't see myself returning to this as much as any of his other solo efforts or most of PT, not to mention Storm Corrosion, etc.
It is the album of his I visit the less, due to its "weight". But damn I like it when I'm in this specific "mood". :banana: