The Incident
Porcupine Tree · 2009
75 min · 18 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A sprawling concept album that weaves intricate melodies with heavy riffs and atmospheric passages.
Why this album works
'The Incident' debuted at number 23 on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting its strong commercial performance. Critics praised it for its ambitious structure and lyrical depth, with publications like Prog Magazine highlighting its significance within the band's discography as a creative peak before their hiatus.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks immersive journey through varied moods reflective moments for deep listening
- Context
- Released on September 15, 2009, 'The Incident' marked Porcupine Tree's tenth studio album and is considered a culmination of their progressive sound. Following their acclaimed 2007 album 'Fear of a Blank Planet', this record showcased their innovative approach to songwriting by presenting a continuous piece split into multiple tracks, further solidifying their place in the progressive rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· Deep Purple· Jerry Garcia
- If this clicks, go next to
- Anesthetize — Continues the atmospheric and heavy sound with a live feel, expanding on themes from The Incident.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Blind House".
- 1 Occam’s Razor 1:55
- 2 The Blind House Start here 5:47
- 3 Great Expectations 1:26
- 4 Kneel and Disconnect 2:03
- 5 Drawing the Line 4:43
- 6 The Incident 5:20
- 7 Your Unpleasant Family 1:48
- 8 The Yellow Windows of the Evening Train 2:00
- 9 Time Flies Standout 11:40
- 10 Degree Zero of Liberty 1:45
- 11 Octane Twisted 5:03
- 12 The Séance 2:39
- 13 Circle of Manias 2:18
- 14 I Drive the Hearse Standout 6:41
- 15 Flicker 3:42
- 16 Bonnie the Cat 5:45
- 17 Black Dahlia 3:40
- 18 Remember Me Lover 7:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
