Episode 179 - Porcupine Tree Part 10, Deadwing

Episode 179 – Porcupine Tree Part 10, Deadwing The Palaver returns with an exhaustive exploration of Porcupine Tree's eighth studio album, Deadwing (2005). The group dissects this often-overlooked masterpiece, often unfairly shadowed between In Absentia and Fear of the Blank Planet. The episode opens with fascinating context: Stephen Wilson's recent remix projects on Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Tears for Fears' catalog, revealing his meticulous technical process. But the focus shifts to Deadwing—a concept album rooted in an unreleased horror screenplay, featuring contributions from Adrian Belew (King Crimson) and Mikael Åkerfeldt. The hosts analyze standout tracks including the rhythmically complex *"Start of Something Beautiful"* (featuring Gavin Harrison's intricate syncopation) and *"Open Car," which may be the album's standout moment. Drop-D tuning chords, keyboard textures as dynamic shifters, and Deadwing's bridge between In Absentia's rawness and Wilson's later solo ambitions. Listen now on your preferred platform. BlueSky: @progpala.bsky.social X: @progpala Instagram: www.instagram.com/progressivepalaver/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3…cJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt