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It was with much surprise and joy that I learnt that Porcupine Tree were recording a new album and touring after most fans probably assumed that this wonderful band were done! Although a great loss, we have been compensated by the superb solo work from Steven Wilson and his bandmates. What has struck me, though, is that I have seen very few column inches in the music press about this joyous, to me, reunion!

In my opinion this group are right up there with the greats of rock. Their music is intelligent without being pompous and up its own backside, they rock with

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