Porcupine Tree – Closure / Continuation

Really impressed with the sound of this one, it has this three dimensional effect that I like. Fantastic sound design, mixing and mastering. Also my copy is silent with just some very light tics here and there and zero inner groove distortion. People are complaining a lot about this release. I didn't find any flaw whatsoever and at 19.50 euros it's an absolute bargain. Highly recommended release/edition.

My only criticism is the non inclusion of the three "bonus" tracks. FFS, include these tracks in all editions! You obviously had a ten song album and you just butchered it for the deluxe edition and whatever. This marketing thing is really idiotic and disrespectful towards the fans.

Imaging and sound in general on this album's left much to desire. Great instrumentation but not a great sound. I just listened to this album after Billy Cobham's Spectrum, big mistake, there the sound is big airy, spacious, whereas PT's album was all the opposite, dull and boring sounding. I know SW is great mixer of digital format, even of albums that have been converted from analog, but when the source is purely digital, I think it looses a ton. Too bad because they are great musicians..
Maybe we have to wait 10 years for the remastered/remixed version to enjoy it at its best?

Diese 3 Vinyl Clear Schallplatten klingen bei mir sehr gut, feine Pressung mit allem was dazu gehört. Bin absolut nicht entäuscht!!!

Love this release from PT, and the vinyl (sound wise) does not disappoint. Only thing that is slight annoying is the wrap on the disc 1, which is only really noticable when playing side 2. Doesn't affect play, just annoying. I only paid £15 for on Amazon, which is a bargin, warp and all.

Sounds very clean and crisp. Love hearing Gavin’s ghost notes!

Sounds great, plays great, I didn't even have to clean it prior to playing.

Here we have a beautiful album and sounds great to me.

As an album, this would have made a great THREE song EP...withDignity, Of the New Day, and Chimera's Wreck... The other 4 pieces are (in my opinion) superfluous and not up to usual PT standards. If continuation is in the future, I hope they will build on the style of the three mentioned.
The pressing was a mixed bag, even after ultrasonic cleaning. Side One had a huge surface mark but did not affect the playing but sides 3/4 had some pops throughout quiet passages.

Sonically impressive, but even after ultrasonic cleaning, far too many pops and clicks.

This might be the best recorded / produced rock album of all time! It sounds fucking phenomenal. Gavin Harrison is easily among the top three rock drummers ever and his playing on this record blows my mind. I really dig this album. Is it Porcupine Tree's best? Probably not, but I have a hard time ranking their albums. Herd Culling and Walk the Plank both have some elements that are a little different and fresh for PT. Rats Return has some gorgeous complex chords, and Chimera's Wreck reminds me of Gabriel era Genesis.

Yes, the volume is low. That doesn't mean it sounds bad. That means it's ultra dynamic and sounds ridiculously good! Tune into Gavin's subtle brush strokes on Chimera's Wreck. This album sounds as close to live as you're ever gonna get for a rock record.