Yesterday Steven Wilson- frontman with PORCUPINE TREE– checked in with the WNYC studios to talk with music critic Amanda Petrusich and journalist James Kaplan about the concept album. This episode of the show Soundcheck revolved around the history, purpose, and philosophical reactions to the idea of concept albums. It was a really interesting discussion and so for those who missed it, you can check it out now in the player below or over at the WNYC Website.
Porcupine Tree’s current album The Incident is in stores now. Pick it up online at Play.com or iTunes.