Steven Wilson Hand. Cannot. Erase. Blu-ray Review

[gene]

Steven Wilson released his fourth solo title named “Hand. Cannot. Erase.” this February through Kscope. Hand. Cannot. Erase is a concept album that is worth listening to in its entirety and following along with the images on the Blu-ray. What I find most interesting about the Blu-ray version is that there is an instrumental version of every song. Listening to the music without singing really highlights the musicianship, talent and amazing progressions found in each song. In our opinion, Wilson has done some of his finest singing to date on this album and managed to make an incredibly tasteful 5.1 multi-channel mix in pristine high res 96/24 DTS-HD audio.

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[djreef]

I bought it. All I can say is bad ass.

 

[repdetect]

I also bought it and am again disappointed in SW solo efforts and his newest band.

Well recorded but the songs just don't work for me.

I long for more Porcupine Tree.

 

[ematthews]

Huge PT fan. And love his solo stuff just as much. Not sure how anyone that is a fan of Steve's can say they are disappointed in any of his work. This albums is incredible... Just like all his stuff.

 

[djreef]

I'd definitely be down with another PT album.

 

[j_garcia]

Show was amazing

 

[j_garcia]

Got this disc delivered yesterday finally and threw it in. Got distracted with all the different versions of the songs on there, which is a nice bonus lol. Only got to listen to the 5.1 for a bit because it was late, but the mix is quite impressive. Can't wait to listen to it loud. The Ninet solo vocal version of Routine is good and I like the instrumental versions of all of the tracks, except that they're 96/24 stereo "only".

 

[djreef]

except that they're 96/24 stereo "only".

Well, isn't that all that really matters?

DJ

 

[j_garcia]

Well, isn't that all that really matters?

DJ

Yes and no. His 5.1 mixes tend to be quite excellent, but then so are his stereo ones. This album, like the last PT album, seem to have been recorded with multichannel mixes in mind.

At the show he was joking that he was the least talented guy on the stage. Not so sure about that lol.

 

[gene]

Show was amazing

Who is the drummer? It's not Marco Minnemann unless he cut his hair and got a facelift

 

[j_garcia]

Who is the drummer? It's not Marco Minnemann unless he cut his hair and got a facelift

Steve said who the guy was and mentioned it was his first time touring the US. ** I looked it up and it is Craig Blundell. He was really good as well.

http://www.musicradar.com/us/news/drums/craig-blundell-talks-bagging-the-steven-wilson-drum-gig-616804

 

[Hobbit]

Show was amazing

The only bummer is Govan and Minneman weren't with him.... But I'll be seeing them as The Aristocrats soon

Someone complained about the band on the Hand album. Govan and Minneman are monsters! Govan is one of the best guitarists on the planet.

 

[Ron Temple]

Very late and out of touch...hi John, long time and I missed you. We need to catch up...I'll try to PM you if I can figure out the new site. New address, new life, new health. Still listen to PT...didn't follow SW solo, but that can be discussed elsewhere.