Porcupine Tree release that equals Lightbulb Sun?

I don't understand Tvad. If you like In Absentia, why wouldn't you want another album to be reminiscent of it? Fear does take time to get but once one does it's very good. I don't think it's as good as Deadwing but still quite good. The lyrics don't really matter to me as long as the music is good.

Rwwear, suffice it to say that I didn't care for "FOABP" enough to keep it, and the lyrics are downright dismal and depressing. Read 'em sometime. Of course, having said that, I'm certain some find the lyrics joyful and enlightening. To each his own.

Overall, I'm not one who collects everything a band has to offer. I usually cherry pick the best from an artist's discography. It's just my way.

I certainly respect your opinion, as well as the opinions of everyone who has offered suggestions. Thanks.

You're very welcome Tvad, from myself anyway.

From Richard Thompson:

Bleak is good! Happy songs are OK, if it's something you're dancing to, but listen to Julie Andrews all day and it might drive you nuts.

After reading this thread I ordered Porcupine Tree, "Stupid Dream" which is highly regarded and praised at AMG as their Album Pick.

I located it as original double LP, with really high hopes, especially since I'm such an analog head.

After spinning a couple of sides my impression is it's too compressed from a recording standpoint and too depressing from a creative standpoint which does not leave much for me to like.

I'm giving it one more chance before posting for sale here at Audiogon. You might find Death Cab for Cutie "Something About Airplanes," up for grabs too. I acquired that LP about the same time and have found little to like about it either.

I will say the new White Stripes album is great and I can't stop spinning Goldfrapp "Felt Mountain" and "La Nouvelle Pauvreté" by Jan Jelinek, the latter of which is pretty far out as rock records go.