An Eclectic Master Craftsman: An Interview with Steven Wilson

By Stephen Humphries

The ever prodigious Porcupine Tree main man Steven Wilson talks at length with PopMatters about the problems with download culture, the inferiority of the MP3, his strong work ethic and the mysteries of the creative process. [30 March 2009]

The Best Metal Albums of 2007

By Adrien Begrand and Andrew Blackie

This is the best year for metal music we've seen in a very long time. Like other watershed years, such as 1983, 1984, and 1991, it's partially a case of artists peaking at the same time, and 2007 was no exception, unleashing a wave of superb releases from January straight through November. [17 December 2007]

Porcupine Tree: The Incident

By Chris Conaton

Porcupine Tree adds another concept album to its catalog. It may not be groundbreaking, but Steven Wilson's crew still provides the best Pink Floyd-meets-metal-meets-Britpop conglomeration out there. [9 October 2009]

Porcupine Tree: Nil Recurring

By Chris Conaton

England's prog-rock torchbearers continue to put out exciting, accessible music with this strong EP. [25 March 2008]

Porcupine Tree: Fear of a Blank Planet

By Andrew Blackie

Dream Theater and Rush better watch their backs; Porcupine Tree's Fear of a Blank Planet is a strong contender for the progressive album of the year! [30 May 2007]

Porcupine Tree: In Absentia

By David Baum