The Sky Moves Sideways, by Porcupine Tree (1995): As much as I really like later-day PT (from Stupid Dream forward), this album still leaves me cold. This was the first PT album I got and my reaction to it is why I ignored the band until I streamed their NEARFest performance at work a few years back. Where the modern PT makes effective use of dynamic contrasts and the more atmospheric elements of Pink Floyd in the context of more structured pieces, The Sky . . . indulges in some lengthy diversions that just don't really go anywhere. There's nothing really distinctive about the three 15+ minute epics, sadly. There are some interesting bits here and there, but that's about it.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
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