Hey @slobberchops, excellent post!
I think you've both with @steevc mentioned Steven Wilson before very recently. I've never listened to Porcupine Tree before, although I had heard of the band's name. Before today, the name somehow made it sound to me like it would be something way beyond my "noise" threshold.
Turns out you are spot on - again - about the close relationship to Pink Floyd.
I had upvoted you right away after reading your post and listening to the songs, but I wanted to listen to more songs before writing this here. I've listened to Signify twice already and find it very close my taste, except for a few passages/songs that are too close to metal. But there is definitely something here, and I think I will build myself my own playlist of "gentler" songs. Also, some of the solos are totally Gilmouresque except for the type of guitar which I guess is not the same and the sound is just slightly different.
And yeah, Waiting is just an excellent piece of music. I've been playing it a few times already. It kind of makes me think of Goodby Blue Sky.
Excellent post again, 👍
ps: I really need to listen more to solo Steven Wilson too...
They do have distinctive era's the last one being my favourite, the 'Metal era', which is not so Metally actually. Signify is one of their earlier albums and more experimental. I find that album a little patchy, and strange at times.
In Absentia and Deadwing are probably my favourite two. I do plan to do some more articles on them and other bands in the future.
Your will probably like the 'Stupid Dream' album.. try this.
Thanks man, I will try the Stupid Dream album. From the allmusic.com review it looks like an unanimously praised album, be it from the users or the critics!
As the name implies, its more of the 'dreamy' type of music and less metal. You will probably like it. I prefer the last 4 albums but tend to play Stupid Dream a lot too.