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Closure/Continuation

Porcupine Tree · 2022

48 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock

A seamless interplay of sprawling soundscapes and intricate melodies, drenched in atmospheric layers.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual build
  • immersive soundscapes for deep listening
  • atmospheric layers for reflective moments
  • extended tracks for patient engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, catchy tunes
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Significant return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued creativity and relevance.
Themes
post-hiatus reflection· psychedelic soundscapes· emotional complexity
Career context
Released on June 24, 2022, 'Closure/Continuation' marked Porcupine Tree's first studio album in over a decade, following their hiatus that began after 2010's 'The Incident'. This return came during a resurgence of interest in progressive rock, allowing the band to reconnect with both longtime fans and a new audience eager for their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson
If this clicks, go next to
Fear of a Blank Planet — It shares a similar atmospheric depth and intricate melodies, enhancing the listening experience.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Heritage by Opeth — Combines intricate melodies with atmospheric elements, reflecting a similar sonic complexity.
Second Life Syndrome by Riverside — Shares expansive soundscapes and emotional depth, resonating with the same progressive ethos.
Frances the Mute by The Mars Volta — Features sprawling compositions and a rich tapestry of sounds, echoing the immersive nature of the source.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Harridan".

  • 1 Harridan Start here 8:07
  • 2 Of the New Day 4:43
  • 3 Rats Return 5:40
  • 4 Dignity 8:22
  • 5 Herd Culling 7:03
  • 6 Walk the Plank 4:27
  • 7 Chimera’s Wreck 9:39

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Porcupine Tree's catalog. Significant return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued creativity and relevance.

Fear of a Blank Planet
Listen next

Fear of a Blank Planet

2007

It shares a similar atmospheric depth and intricate melodies, enhancing the listening experience.
The Incident
Go back to

The Incident

2009

It sets the stage with complex arrangements and themes that resonate in Closure/Continuation.
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