Just a month to wait and now on pre-order. I'm so glad there hasn't been that drip feed of tracks beforehand - there have been some invite-only listening events though, which have provided positive feedback (but they would wouldn't they).
https://burningshed.com/store/stevenwilson
And just as I've pre-ordered the orange vinyl version he goes and drops a song on Youtube - twat. I'm not posting it here as I won't be listening.
Not saying anything about the music except that I really enjoyed this, I am going to say the choreography and videography in this clip is fantastic.
Will be pre ordering this when it is up at my local favourite store.
Quote from: pxr5 on August 29, 2023, 01:22:40 PMAnd just as I've pre-ordered the orange vinyl version he goes and drops a song on Youtube - twat. I'm not posting it here as I won't be listening.
Another single next week... I'm all for instant gratification me.
For those that need to know: new single up on YT. 10+ minutes.
When did Mike Oldfield join the band? This is more like it.
Quote from: Thenop on August 29, 2023, 05:34:03 PMNot saying anything about the music except that I really enjoyed this, I am going to say the choreography and videography in this clip is fantastic.
Will be pre ordering this when it is up at my local favourite store.
Not quite sure yet.
I still haven't played any of the tracks but this morning I got my Burning Shed notice of shipment for the orange vinyl. Maybe here tomorrow. :)
Quote from: pxr5 on September 26, 2023, 11:03:10 AMI still haven't played any of the tracks but this morning I got my Burning Shed notice of shipment for the orange vinyl. Maybe here tomorrow. :)
Good for you. Mine's probably not shipped until Thursday to be received on Friday.
On the other hand, I have heard all the released track - only once though, want to keep it fresh.
Quote from: pxr5 on September 26, 2023, 11:03:10 AMI still haven't played any of the tracks but this morning I got my Burning Shed notice of shipment for the orange vinyl. Maybe here tomorrow. :)
I've managed to avoid it as well, despite having the opportunity to listen to a review link a while back! CD is on pre order for a record store signing in Oxford on Monday and I hope to have the Blu-ray tomorrow...we shall see!
Where's the tour dates at?
Waiting on the blu ray to hear the atmos version. Generally like all I have heard so far.
The orange vinyl turned up today, but I won't have a chance to play just yet.
Quote from: Thenop on September 05, 2023, 07:52:23 AMFor those that need to know: new single up on YT. 10+ minutes.
That's the best of what I've heard so far. Had a La Villa Strangiato feel to it, with a Pink Floyd King Crimson twist. Classic prog
My blu ray is here, sounds fantastic
I've played it 3 times now. First impressions are good. The first 3 tracks are the weakest for me and it get's better from Impossible Tightrope onwards. It sounds excellent, as you'd expect from a Steven Wilson album, but as much as I like bass it sounds a little boomy at times (probably synthetic rather than a bass guitar). For now it is better than TFB, but not up to Raven or Grace standards - yet.
Still waiting for the vinyl to arrive ::)
Edit: now received :-)
Miles better than his last dog of a record, but the title track goes on for too long and the spoken word bits (by his wife?) are a bit pretentious..
Quote from: captainkurtz on September 30, 2023, 11:00:49 PMMiles better than his last dog of a record, but the title track goes on for too long and the spoken word bits (by his wife?) are a bit pretentious..
It's Steven Wilson, I'd be shocked if it wasn't a tad pretentious.
I need to digest, upon first listen I'm not that impressed. There's a few standouts, the Tightrope song I like, but overall? Maybe it needs to grow.
Staircase is the best track for me.
Quote from: Thenop on October 01, 2023, 06:07:25 AMQuote from: captainkurtz on September 30, 2023, 11:00:49 PMMiles better than his last dog of a record, but the title track goes on for too long and the spoken word bits (by his wife?) are a bit pretentious..
It's Steven Wilson, I'd be shocked if it wasn't a tad pretentious.
Indeed
Listened to it again.
His influences are very clear - Thom Yorke, Trent Reznor, Massive Attack.
Still, apart from the title track and the voiceovers (I keep expecting Derek Smalls to pipe in about Stonehenge) it's pretty good.
Where's the tour at?
Wonder if the situation in Gaza/Israel has completely derailed whatever plans might have been in place post release? Big build up...release...then radio silence.
Really enjoying this. Much more than I did Closure/Continuation
Quote from: captainkurtz on October 18, 2023, 09:24:28 PMWonder if the situation in Gaza/Israel has completely derailed whatever plans might have been in place post release? Big build up...release...then radio silence.
Maybe right, he does have links to Israel - https://twitter.com/StevenWilsonHQ/status/1713622971422752894?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Quote from: dom on October 18, 2023, 10:19:04 PMReally enjoying this. Much more than I did Closure/Continuation
Yes me too. I thought C/C was a bit stale.
Quote from: pxr5 on October 18, 2023, 10:29:39 PMQuote from: captainkurtz on October 18, 2023, 09:24:28 PMWonder if the situation in Gaza/Israel has completely derailed whatever plans might have been in place post release? Big build up...release...then radio silence.
Maybe right, he does have links to Israel - https://twitter.com/StevenWilsonHQ/status/1713622971422752894?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
What a sensible comment he makes here on the current situation