PORCUPINE TREE — Staircase Infinities (review)

PORCUPINE TREE — Staircase Infinities album cover EP · 1994 · Non-Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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One of the biggest reasons for the success of Steven Wilson's music is the variety of influences he presents. Of all of PORCUPINE TREE's music, the instrumental psychedelic songs are the ones I usually like least. This is a heavy metal music site we're on, so I'm sure there are a good number of people who agree with me. That personal preference reduces the overall rating of Staircase Infinities IMO.

My favorite songs on this release are "The Joke's On You" and "Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape". The songs are somewhat similar to each other. However, even Porcupine Tree's lesser material is compelling. It's a testament to the talent of Wilson and his fellow musicians that they make Floydian psychedelic rock this enjoyable. Most bands can't pull it off, so I'm going to consider Staircase Infinities an "excellent addition." The ultimate assessment probably depends on how "metal" you like your Porcupine Tree.
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