![]() ‘Drown With Me’ is a gorgeous, upbeat song in which the music contrasts sharply with the lyrics. The reason for the substitution was that he felt ‘Prodigal’ was a better recording, although he regretted the decision later. He replaced it with ‘Prodigal’, ‘which I think is one of the weaker songs’, although he stressed this was a very personal opinion that others might disagree with. In an interview in 2020, Steven Wilson told Lasse Hoile that he thought this song was going to be ‘one of the highlights’ of In Absentia, the band’s seventh studio album. The reference to a ‘serpent on a mobile phone’ could suggest a record company executive. Mental health appears to be a theme here. The meaning of the song is just out of reach, but the track is still very evocative, with ghostly echoed piano motifs and subtle acoustic guitars. This is a Steven Wilson solo performance at his home studio, No Man’s Land. There is one moment of rage, but the feeling is generally one of resignation. The circling synthesizer motif that opens and closes the song perfectly matches the melancholy lyric and jazz-like upright bass. A highly personal song, it reflects Steven Wilson’s continuing fight against the music industry – ‘I still rage and wage my little war’ – but it ends with the depressing concept of selling out, of buying a ‘new soul at the start of every year’. ![]() It follows the theme of the band’s fifth album Stupid Dream, the difficulty of balancing artistic integrity and commercial success. It’s a gorgeous, poignant song with a haunting chorus. This track was recorded in writing sessions at Foel Studios, Wales, in March 2000, just after Porcupine Tree’s sixth studio album Lightbulb Sun was completed. The song begins with a dirty-sounding guitar, then heads for a memorable chorus with a nicely psychedelic key-change, giving it a rather wistful feel. ![]() It was considered for two albums and as a single, but didn’t quite fit the band’s changing style, ‘It was almost a throwback to (the band’s) psychedelic pop, and that just wasn’t quite right – it was a context thing.’ The theme is the vacuity of modern society, sharing a sentiment with T. Steven Wilson said he found it difficult to find a home for this track. Synth arpeggios provide a glittering, hopeful backdrop, as the song reaches a climax with very energetic drumming before falling back into a darkly disturbing noise-scape again. Although the band may have changed style by the time it was recorded, it’s an excellent track that stands up very well in retrospect, with a simple compelling bass riff and a lovely flute motif. This song starts with ominous soundscaping and sound effects, including the sound of an ice cream van, which has become a common horror film trope, though it may have a sense of nostalgia for some listeners. Many fans will already know them all, but to others I hope they will provide unexpected moments of joy. I discovered some of these while writing my new book On Track … Porcupine Tree, a detailed analysis of the band’s songs. Some very strong songs were left off Porcupine Tree’s ten studio albums for reasons of space, changes of style … or in at least one case due to what the band’s leader Steven Wilson now regards as a mistake on his part. The coffee is then carefully roasted according to exact specifications to produce delicious, low-acid coffee you’ll love.Excellent songs that didn’t make the final cut You’re getting the cleanest coffee available directly from the highest quality farms located in a nationally-protected area of Central America. ![]() Our coffee contains only one, simple, pure ingredient. #PORCUPINE TREE VIDEOS YOUTUBE CODE#Life Boost Coffee: Use discount code Todd30 ![]() Thank you for being here, Todd Ledbetter. Thanks for checking out Music With Todd Ledbetter and please like, share, subscribe and tap the notification bell to be informed about new and interesting guest interviews, music ,song album, & band reviews and reactions. Music With Todd Ledbetter channel is a talk music YouTube channel with guest that speak their minds about anything music related. Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize - Intro & Fear Of A Blank Planet Live - First Listen/Reaction Enjoyed this video? Join my Locals community for exclusive content at ![]()
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