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Title: Perhaps A Bit Too "Concise"
Review: FOABP is, sonically and creatively, diverse and satisfying. I confess, however, upon my first listen, that I was disappointed in the overall brevity. I agree that Wilson continues to mature incredibly as a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. His guitar phrasing is simply astounding and always elevates each song to incredible levels. Yet, somehow, the expectation that this CD would surpass the briliant "Deadwing" of 2 years ago leads me to slight disappointment and a sense of anticlimax with each repeated listen. The length and contrast of Deadwing are sorely missing. Perhaps Porcupine Tree as a band, and Steven Wilson as an unparalled songwriter of recent times, are so far apart now from the "rest of the pack" that one simply cannot come to grips with the fact that the CD must, eventually, end! Required listening for any serious proghead and music fan.
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