He displays that it’s just as impressive to make an effective pop song, as it is to create a progressive rock epic. Steven Wilson proves that an artist can venture into uncharted musical waters, even 30 years into their career, for ambitious and vibrant results like these.
While To the Bone sometimes seems inconsistent, it's an illusion; repeated listening reveals that Wilson's brand of progressive pop is so multivalently textured and expertly crafted, that its aesthetic and sonic palette refuse to be contained under a single rock umbrella. As such, To the Bone stands with Wilson's best work.
To the Bone is not perfect throughout, but the immaculately clean production, thought-provoking lyrics, and refined aesthetic make it an excellent introduction to the qualities that make Steven Wilson such an important songwriter and producer in modern music, prog or otherwise.
Melancholy defines Wilson’s music, no matter the project, which makes the unapologetic happiness of To the Bone a welcome entry into his catalogue.
Citing youthful influences like Talk Talk, Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel as the inspiration for To The Bone, Steven Wilson delivers polished prog-pop which only occasionally captures that desired blend of exploration and pop appeal.
Mas alineado al pop de lo que nos tiene acostumbrado, Steven Wilson nos da "To the Bone", que en su momento y hasta la fecha es odiado por muchos y amado por otros.
A mi me parece un muy buen disco que nos muestra otra faceta y otras influencias que ha tenido a lo largo de su vida.
Aunque "Permanating" en efecto es una canción sumamente melosa, para mi tiene un encanto que no puedo describir, pero no seria mi track favorito, ese merito se lo lleva "Pariah" ... read more
Steven Wilson took his sound to a more straight forward poppier sound within his 2017 album, To The Bone and although they're many elements of progressive music at play, it is easier to digest and comes off more predictable. Although, the record isn't as bland as many other pop rock groups *cough* Imagine Dragons *cough* I feel the album loses a lot of the little details which makes his other solo work a lot better and the vocal performance whilst good simply doesn't match but the biggest ... read more
"To the Bone" de Steven Wilson tiene sus momentos interesantes. Canciones como "To the Bone", "Blank Tapes" y "Nowhere Now" realmente son buenas. Tienen ese algo especial que te engancha.
Pero luego está "Pariah", que honestamente es como una astilla en el dedo: irritante e insoportable. Al menos el resto del álbum se mantiene más o menos sólido y no te hace querer arrancarte los pelos
An incredible album that is bogged down by the second half. The first 5 songs are some of the most creative and breathtaking prog-rock songs I have ever heard with the production slamming you in the face with how loud but beautiful it all is. You can see this most in songs like Pariah and Refuge where Steven says FUCK IT and makes some of the most emotional Prog Rock pieces of music I have ever heard. But the second half winds down in quality not to anything bad but just good. With the first ... read more
1 | To the Bone 6:41 | 84 |
2 | Nowhere Now 4:04 | 74 |
3 | Pariah 4:44 | 79 |
4 | The Same Asylum As Before 5:14 | 78 |
5 | Refuge 6:42 | 78 |
6 | Permanating 3:35 | 72 |
7 | Blank Tapes 2:09 | 72 |
8 | People Who Eat Darkness 6:03 | 80 |
9 | Song of I 5:22 | 69 |
10 | Detonation 9:20 | 73 |
11 | Song of Unborn 5:56 | 72 |
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