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Any heard of Porcupine Tree?

They're like a cross between Floyd, King Crimson and old Genesis. Been fairly big in Europe. Just starting to catch on in the states. On tour here right now. Mind blowing shows. They have release a dozen os so records, mostly under indie lables, but a lot is being re-mastered and I saw 4 or 5 at Boarders. Give Stupid Dream or The Sky Moves Sideways a try. It's progressive in'05.
alephman
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atmasphere
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If you are looking for one and only one Porcupine Tree album to introduce yourself to the band, my recommendation is either Signify or Coma Divine. Both are available on LP. Either of these gives you an idea of the extended jams that are the ear candy of the earlier LPs, yet contain the tighter vocal harmonies and shorter songs that are characteristic of the later material.

Shesmovedon is a favorite of mine regardless...
rwwear
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I just purchased these from aceofdiscs in NY if anyone is interested.

Signify LP
Coma Divine LP
Sky Moves Sideways LP
Blackfield LP
XM2 CD
Deadwing Special Ed CD
bdgregory
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Chroma Key is another band that's similar to PT (though somewhat darker) and worth a try if you like PT. I have "You Go Now" and "Dead Air For Radios" which are both very good. Also OSI (Office of Strategic Influence) is an off-shoot of Chroma Key that's a must have. Steve Wilson makes an appearance on the OSI CD which includes a bonus cd with a really good cover of Pink Floyd's "Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun".
Chroma Key just released a new CD last November that I haven't heard, but just ordered.
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