What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XI)

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Storm Corrosion ~ Storm Corrosion (2012)

"Storm Corrosion is the eponymous debut album from Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish heavy metal group Opeth and Steven Wilson, who fronts the British rock group Porcupine Tree. This progressive rock album is very orchestral in its sound and consists of six ten-minute tracks, with Åkerfeldt mainly on guitar while Wilson concentrates on keyboards and arrangement."

Nope my source is closer to the actual recording but thanks for the link as I will have a look around it.

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Porcupine Tree ~ The Sky Moved Sideways (1995)

I haven't listened to this in a number of years and wanted to give it an airing. 

"The Sky Moves Sideways is regarded by many fans as one of Porcupine Tree's finest releases and a cornerstone of any Porcupine Tree collection. Recorded partly as a Steven Wilson solo project and partly as a full band album, The Sky Moves Sideways is a diverse experimental rock release spanning space rock and progressive rock styles with long guitar led, instrumental sections."

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Porcupine Tree ~ Stars Die (2008)

This one is a bit of a chronological retrospective for both Steve Wilson and the early emergence of PT '91 - '97. All the original tracks have been well remastered; this is much more than an early years "best of" album as it includes something like nine or ten additional tracks from out of print EPs.

Original vinyl

Vertigo Swirl vinyl.

Blimey, Steve. If that doesn't make those cables come alive, nothing will! Hope you're well.

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Steve Hogarth &  Richard Barbieri ~ Not The Weapon But The Hand (2012)

Unfortunately this is my first listen and early impressions are that I have been missing out on a good one... the debut album from Steve Hogarth (Marillion) & Richard Barbieri (Porcupine Tree).

   Collaboration across the continents. Big names, fine performances.

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Chris Rea ~ Auberge (1991)

This album cover always evokes fond memories of European motoring holidays from way back when... 

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David Gilmour ~ On An Island (2006)

A really good album and to my mind his best with lovely 'Floyd overtones.

BGO AAD reissue CD rip. 

I'm well thanks Tony. The 500's fans were working overtime with this one. 

Triggered by a bootleg from Ewemon this morning

For those who like Kathleen Edwards give this a try.