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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- immersive journey through varied moods
- reflective moments for deep listening
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Considered a culmination of their progressive sound and ambitious structure.
- Career 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
- Opeth· Dream Theater· Steven Wilson
- If this clicks, go next to
- Anesthetize — Continues the atmospheric and heavy sound with a live feel, expanding on themes from The Incident.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Ghost Reveries by Opeth — Merges heavy riffs with atmospheric melodies, echoing a similar progressive and conceptual depth.Second Life Syndrome by Riverside — Shares a narrative-driven approach with intricate compositions and a blend of heavy and ambient textures.
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 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 6:41
- 15 Flicker 3:42
- 16 Bonnie the Cat 5:45
- 17 Black Dahlia 3:40
- 18 Remember Me Lover 7:28
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Porcupine Tree's catalog. Considered a culmination of their progressive sound and ambitious structure.
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