Nate2112 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'm sure this is no news, but speculation is over. It's a dead band now. This is probably the biggest heartbreak for me. Porcupine Tree's official closure is only rivaled by Rush, when they eventually call it quits. http://bravewords.com/news/steven-wilson-talks-ending-porcupine-tree-it-was-an-issue-of-what-i-felt-i-couldn-t-bring-to-the-band-as-a-writer-video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Honestly, I'm not sad. More than anything, I'm relieved that the band has been put to rest. There's nothing worse than dragging your fans on for nearly a decade when it comes to the question of when another album is coming. Looking back at it, it's clear that the quality of material being put out was sub-standard to what they had done earlier. Put in the factor of the members all doing their own separate projects away from each other, that probably had a lot to do with the dissolve as well. At the end of the day, Porcupine Tree is more than the sum of its parts. As big as Steven has gotten, especially over the last 10 years, I think people have inflated him as being the true genius behind PT. I certainly don't see the guys having any ill will towards each other. They stayed together for nearly a quarter century, obviously they have a good friendship. But their paths just separated. I would hope they could get back together again, but if they don't feel they would be able to make good material, there's nothing to be done. Steven seems to be in a much better form as a solo artist than as the member of a band. Ever since Grace for Drowning, he's proven over and over again that his talents as a solo writer justify it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think he's said similar stuff a year or more ago. RIP Porcupine Tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Honestly, I'm not sad. More than anything, I'm relieved that the band has been put to rest. There's nothing worse than dragging your fans on for nearly a decade when it comes to the question of when another album is coming. Looking back at it, it's clear that the quality of material being put out was sub-standard to what they had done earlier. Put in the factor of the members all doing their own separate projects away from each other, that probably had a lot to do with the dissolve as well. At the end of the day, Porcupine Tree is more than the sum of its parts. As big as Steven has gotten, especially over the last 10 years, I think people have inflated him as being the true genius behind PT. I certainly don't see the guys having any ill will towards each other. They stayed together for nearly a quarter century, obviously they have a good friendship. But their paths just separated. I would hope they could get back together again, but if they don't feel they would be able to make good material, there's nothing to be done. Steven seems to be in a much better form as a solo artist than as the member of a band. Ever since Grace for Drowning, he's proven over and over again that his talents as a solo writer justify it. Some of Porcupine Tree's best work was put out towards the end. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 At first I didn't mind SW moving on from Porcupine Tree, but after Hand Cannot Erase and To The Boner, yeah, I'm missing Porcupine Tree quite a bit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Good. IMHO iirc Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 His solo stuff is lame, anyway. RIP SW. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Honestly, I'm not sad. More than anything, I'm relieved that the band has been put to rest. There's nothing worse than dragging your fans on for nearly a decade when it comes to the question of when another album is coming. Looking back at it, it's clear that the quality of material being put out was sub-standard to what they had done earlier. Put in the factor of the members all doing their own separate projects away from each other, that probably had a lot to do with the dissolve as well. At the end of the day, Porcupine Tree is more than the sum of its parts. As big as Steven has gotten, especially over the last 10 years, I think people have inflated him as being the true genius behind PT. I certainly don't see the guys having any ill will towards each other. They stayed together for nearly a quarter century, obviously they have a good friendship. But their paths just separated. I would hope they could get back together again, but if they don't feel they would be able to make good material, there's nothing to be done. Steven seems to be in a much better form as a solo artist than as the member of a band. Ever since Grace for Drowning, he's proven over and over again that his talents as a solo writer justify it. Some of Porcupine Tree's best work was put out towards the end.Fear of a Blank Planet is my favorite album by them. The Incident was the only real blemish I saw at the end of their run. And as far as the members all going their separate ways, Gavin Harrison seems to be the only other member to have some real success after the band ended. He probably would have stayed with PT if they stayed a group. Now he's just releasing PT Jazz covers and is currently playing with King Crimson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Some of Porcupine Tree's best work was put out towards the end.Fear of a Blank Planet is my favorite album by them. The Incident was the only real blemish I saw at the end of their run. I used to dislike The Incident for a long while too, but now I love it and it's only growing on me more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Well, that sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Didn't learn about the band until FoaBP so I was late to the party. I did see them at HoB Orlando and stood about 10' away from the stage. Incredible show. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss. Edited August 28, 2017 by fraroc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 All things must pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I hope he works with Gavin again someday. Dude is a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss.In the words of Robert Fripp, unless you've seen or heard Porcupine Tree, you don't have the right to form an opinion. Your track record proves it and I honestly doubt your sincerity on your opinion. Porcupine Tree was a band with 4 distinct personalities. SW's solo career is basically his vision and his vision alone. Your opinion does not equate AT ALL. Edited August 28, 2017 by PolarizeMe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss.In the words of Robert Fripp, unless you've seen or heard Porcupine Tree, you don't have the right to form an opinion. Your track record proves it and I honestly doubt your sincerity on your opinion. Porcupine Tree was a band with 4 distinct personalities. SW's solo career is basically his vision and his vision alone. Your opinion does not equate AT ALL. Yep. Most people equate PT and SW? Maybe most people who know of him and his projects, but don't actually listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I think he's said similar stuff a year or more ago. RIP Porcupine Tree. RIP RUSH RIP PT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss.In the words of Robert Fripp, unless you've seen or heard Porcupine Tree, you don't have the right to form an opinion. Your track record proves it and I honestly doubt your sincerity on your opinion. Porcupine Tree was a band with 4 distinct personalities. SW's solo career is basically his vision and his vision alone. Your opinion does not equate AT ALL. Steven Wilson and Tobias Forge! Both are in control of their own rock and roll!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss.In the words of Robert Fripp, unless you've seen or heard Porcupine Tree, you don't have the right to form an opinion. Your track record proves it and I honestly doubt your sincerity on your opinion. Porcupine Tree was a band with 4 distinct personalities. SW's solo career is basically his vision and his vision alone. Your opinion does not equate AT ALL. And before that Porcupine Tree began as a Wilson solo project. Either way I don't give a f**k. I love PT, but all things must pass. There may not be a PT today because of Steven, but there never would have been a PT AT ALL without him either. Who better to kill it than the man who gave it life to begin with...? So goes life. Edited August 29, 2017 by Presto-digitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I can see Earl getting into a fist fight with Wilson over this. Two middle-aged men fighting like mad dogs in the street! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I can see Earl getting into a fist fight with Wilson over this. Two middle-aged men fighting like mad dogs in the street! There is a lot of stupidity out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I can see Earl getting into a fist fight with Wilson over this. Two middle-aged men fighting like mad dogs in the street! There is a lot of stupidity out there.Aye... :hail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss.In the words of Robert Fripp, unless you've seen or heard Porcupine Tree, you don't have the right to form an opinion. Your track record proves it and I honestly doubt your sincerity on your opinion. Porcupine Tree was a band with 4 distinct personalities. SW's solo career is basically his vision and his vision alone. Your opinion does not equate AT ALL. I'm just saying that just because PT as a band is no more, doesn't mean the well has dried up for the creativity and music. As I said, Steven Wilson has a relatively successful solo career, he released a solo album literally ten days ago and after listening to a little bit of it, the well definitely hasn't dried up AT ALL. Edited August 29, 2017 by fraroc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss.In the words of Robert Fripp, unless you've seen or heard Porcupine Tree, you don't have the right to form an opinion. Your track record proves it and I honestly doubt your sincerity on your opinion. Porcupine Tree was a band with 4 distinct personalities. SW's solo career is basically his vision and his vision alone. Your opinion does not equate AT ALL. I'm just saying that just because PT as a band is no more, doesn't mean the well has dried up for the creativity and music. As I said, Steven Wilson has a relatively successful solo career, he released a solo album literally ten days ago and after listening to a little bit of it, the well definitely hasn't dried up AT ALL.Nowhere in my original post did I ever imply SW's well has dried up for musical creativity. If you knew your facts, he's made music as No-Man, Blackfield, IEM, Storm Corrosion, and Bass Communion which has a new 10" coming out next month. And as for his new solo album, thanks for stating the obvious, Sherlock. I've already posted on the To The Bone thread many times already and I even listened to the album again today...and I think it's great even if it isn't my favorite thing he's done. I like to know what your opinion is on it...if you even listened to it yet. Regardless, my opinion still stands. Edited August 29, 2017 by PolarizeMe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Considering that most people equate porcupine tree with Steven Wilson and he has a very consistent solo career, it probably isn't that big of a loss.In the words of Robert Fripp, unless you've seen or heard Porcupine Tree, you don't have the right to form an opinion. Your track record proves it and I honestly doubt your sincerity on your opinion. Porcupine Tree was a band with 4 distinct personalities. SW's solo career is basically his vision and his vision alone. Your opinion does not equate AT ALL. I'm just saying that just because PT as a band is no more, doesn't mean the well has dried up for the creativity and music. As I said, Steven Wilson has a relatively successful solo career, he released a solo album literally ten days ago and after listening to a little bit of it, the well definitely hasn't dried up AT ALL.Nowhere in my original post did I ever imply SW's well has dried up for musical creativity. If you knew your facts, he's made music as No-Man, Blackfield, IEM, Storm Corrosion, and Bass Communion which has a new 10" coming out next month. And as for his new solo album, thanks for stating the obvious, Sherlock. I've already posted on the To The Bone thread many times already and I even listened to the album again today...and I think it's great even if it isn't my favorite thing he's done. I like to know what your opinion is on it...if you even listened to it yet. Regardless, my opinion still stands. Oh will you EVER forgive me for not being as familiar with Steven Wilson as you? Listen dude, we all have our own obscure thing that we're into. Do you know who Tim Donahue is? Maybe you do, maybe you don't. Not a lot of people do, but I happen to be a huge fan of his work. Anyway, I do find the opening track to be a very beautiful song and I'm actually listening to more of it right now as I type this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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