Product: Porcupine Tree: Anesthetize (2008)
Rating: 5.0
Just stunning, best band showcase ever
The sound, the picture, the package, the BOOK (for us lucky 5000 early adopters) - all perfection, see everyone else's reviews.After two weekends with the Blu Ray I think this is a better document of the band members' individual contributions than Arriving Somewhere, and that is a good thing. Richard Barbieri didn't get enough attention in Arriving Somewhere, but here, it's clear that his textures and solos are integral to the sound we recognize as Porcupine Tree. Even though i think I know this band very well, I was startled that some of what I thought was done on a guitar came from Barbieri. Even Florida's John Wesley gets some stunning screen time. Colin seems to get the least, but let's face it - he never changes expression, so is not as visually engaging. He seems a zen master.PS: Mick Karn, Barbieri's pal from the band Japan, who is one of the world's best bass players, has been diagnosed with cancer and PT is selling a download of an Atlanta concert to benefit him. Consider the purchase!