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Porcupine Tree started out as an in-joke between Steven Wilson and a friend (early recordings were purportedly the back catalogue of a fictional seventies supergroup ‘The Porcupine Tree’ that Wilson created) Almost 20 years later the group is a hundred thousand selling band, selling out arenas across the world.
Throughout this period they have evolved from a psychedelic solo studio project to one of the most revered live bands on the planet, releasing 11 critically acclaimed albums, a host of singles and various re-mastered and re-mixed reissues. Until now little of this extensive catalogue of classic recordings has been available digitally. Snapper Music are now going to release the following albums:
On The Sunday Of Life – released December 10th 2007
Debut album released in 1991 on Delirium Records.
“A debut disc of unearthly delights… deadly seducing stuff†NME
Up The Downstair (special edition) – released December 10th 2007
Second full length alum released in 1993. This special edition of the album features the re-recorded 2005 accompanied by the rare companion release ‘Staircase Infinities.’
“A Psychedelic Masterpiece… one of the albums of the year†Melody Maker
The Sky Moves Sideways (special edition) – released December 17th 2007
1995 album remixed and remastered with bonus tracks.
Signify (special edition) – released December 17th 2007
1996 album and the first recorded entirely with full band. This special edition features a complete bonus album called Insignificance that was previously released as a fan club cassette in an edition of only 500 copies.
Coma Divine (special edition) – released January 1st 2008
Live album recorded in Rome in 1997 over 3 nights. Features highlights from the first 4 albums and special edition contains bonus tracks.
Stupid Dream (special edition) – released January 7th 2008
New edition of the classic 1999 studio album containing a new Steven Wilson remix / remaster of the original album. ‘Essential’ Classic Rock
Voyage 34 – released January 14th 2008
Extended version of early (30 minute) single, an underground club classic and indie chart hit.
Metanoia – released January 21st 2008
Selection of instrumental studio jams from the Signify sessions.
“Mournful Floydian Beauty†Mojo
Warszawa – released January 28th 2008
Recorded in Warsaw in 2001 for a special radio concert for Polish Radio 3 in front of an invited audience.
‘a magical kaleidoscope of elegant rock pleasures.’ * * * * Record Collector
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