The Incident

Performer: Porcupine Tree
Engineer: Steve Orchard
Producer: Porcupine Tree
Distributor: WEA (Distributor)

Notes: Personnel: Steven Wilson (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Richard Barbieri (keyboards, synthesizer); Colin Edwin (double bass); Gavin Harrison (drums, percussion). Photographer: Susana Moyaho. Porcupine Tree, have found a way to incorporate both prog rock's '70s, with its 10-minute-plus suites and bombast, and its more refined, rock heavy '80s, into their 2009 effort, THE INCIDENT. Set up similarly to Rush's 1978 classic, HEMISPHERES, THE INCIDENT is comprised of a single long song -- the title track -- that features many different movements, followed by a handful of shorter compositions to close the album. Unlike early proggers who favored meandering instrumental doodling over succinct songwriting, Porcupine Tree always favor the importance of memorable songs over flashy solos, which certainly makes the group one of the top modern-day prog rock bands.

Rolling Stone (p.71) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The action is rich in classicism -- add King Crimson and early Genesis to Wilson's list of high standards, which all come with renewed life." Spin (p.84) - "[T]hese veteran U.K. virtuosos stretch out on a 57-minute suite that flows like one continuous symphonic composition..." Q (Magazine) (p.115) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "It's a sprawling beast, but for all its occasional spots of indulgence it's a towering achievement."

Formed in 1987, London's Porcupine Tree is one of the most highly regarded progressive rock acts in the genre. Blending influences of Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Deep Purple, Rush, and Black Sabbath, the band has released over 15 albums, EPs, and live recordings over its relatively short career. Part classic rock, part psychedelic, and part metal, Porcupine Tree also possesses a wide-ranging fan base. Though never garnering a "hit" single, the band was nominated for a Grammy in 2007.

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