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10.0
140537
10.0 |
The Arts Desk
This is philosophical space rock for adults, a sumptuous soundtrack for the unthinkable future
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9.0
140570
9.0 |
Spill Magazine
It is an album meant for headphones or surround sound. It is also an album to enjoy from beginning to end
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8.0
140534
8.0 |
Uncut
It's clever, surprisingly enjoyable and utterly insane. Print edition only
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8.0
140535
8.0 |
Mojo
While some of its more indulgent elements may not be to all tastes, his scale of ambition and dazzling audacity should be applauded. Print edition only
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8.0
140536
8.0 |
Under The Radar
The Overview feels like Wilson’s career seen from above; it’s a synthesis of his whole artistic arc: from Porcupine Tree space-rock to art-pop detours and back again, newly integrated
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8.0
140538
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Lose yourself in the progfather’s lush guitars, eerie synths and throbbing evocation of the strangeness of space
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8.0
140539
8.0 |
Clash
This album is beguiling from start to finish from a true master of the craft, getting lost in his work and making a spellbinding record that fans will pour over and devour. There is no one doing it quite like Steven Wilson
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8.0
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8.0 |
The FT
The musician takes the perspective of an astronaut in songs that combine ambient electronica and cosmic music
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8.0
140563
8.0 |
All Music
There's a lot going on here in composition, performance, and production, but it's always focused, never excessive, and always accessible; in some places, it actually approaches the profound
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6.5
140582
6.5 |
Spectrum Culture
The Overview will be most enjoyed by the Steven Wilson-curious or those who already enjoy his sound, while outsiders to prog may find the exercise pretentious
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5.8
140562
5.8 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
We are left with several fragmented bits and a couple of fleshed out numbers in between. Had Steven expanded them more would have led to a very immersive project, just as complex as the concept undertaken
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