New Steven Wilson CD: "Hand. Cannot. Erase." due in February

[Progatron]

http://www.prog-sphere.com/news/stev...ry-via-kscope/

Multi-instrumentalist and composer, Steven Wilson broke the news about his upcoming, fourth studio album entitled Hand. Cannot. Erase., which is scheduled for the release in February via Kscope. More news and album snippets will be posted soon, information on how to pre-order a very special deluxe edition.

Along with this, Wilson announced a UK and European tour for March and April 2015 (see dates below). He wrote:

“We are currently developing a show that I hope will raise the bar both musically and visually from previous tours, with a set list based around the new album, as well as casting the net further back into my songwriting past for a few surprises.“

Thu 12th Mar – UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Fri 13th Mar – UK, Cardiff, St David’s Hall
Sat 14th Mar – UK, Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Mon 16th Mar – UK, Edinburgh, Queens Hall
Tue 17th Mar – UK, London, Troxy
Wed 18th Mar – UK, Wolverhampton, Civic Hall

Fri 20th Mar – Germany, Cologne, E-Werk
Sat 21st Mar – Luxembourg, Rockhall
Sun 22nd Mar – Germany, Stuttgart, Theatrehaus
Tue 24th Mar – The Netherlands, Utrecht, TivoliVredeburg
Wed 25th Mar – France, Paris, Olympia
Thu 26th Mar – Belgium, Antwerp, Trix Club
Sat 28th Mar – Germany, Neu Isenburgy (Frankfurt), Hugenottenhalle
Sun 29th Mar – Switzerland, Pratteln, Konzerfabruk z7
Mon 30th Mar – Italy, Milan, Teatro Della Luna
Tue 31st Mar – Italy, Rome, Teatro Sistina
Thu 2nd Apr – Germany, Munich, Kongresshalle
Sat 4th Apr – Austria, Vienna, Ottakringer Brauerei
Sun 5th Apr – Czech Republic, Prague, Hybernia Theatre
Tue 7th Apr – Poland, Krakow, ICE Congress Hall
Wed 8th Apr – Poland, Lodz, Klub Wytwornia
Thu 9th Apr – Germany, Berlin, Columbiahalle
Fri 10th Apr – Germany, Hamburg, CCH2
Sun 12th Apr – Denmark, Aarhus, Train
Mon 13th Apr – Denmark, Copenhagen, Amager Bio
Tue 14th Apr – Sweden, Malmo, Palladium
Thu 16th Apr – Sweden, Gothenburg, Konserthuset
Fri 17th Apr – Sweden, Stockholm, Debaser Medis
Sun 19th Apr – Finland, Helsinki, The Circus
Tue 21st Apr – Norway, Oslo, Sentrum Scene
Thu 23rd Apr – The Netherlands, Zwolle

[Yves]

Most likely an auto-buy for me. I hope this tour will cross the Pond.

[Dan Marsh]

^ Agreed!

[Obscured]

I too shall buy.

[Scott Bails]

Most likely an auto-buy for me. I hope this tour will cross the Pond.

^ Agreed!

+2

[gpeccary]

Most definitely an auto Buy! Can't wait!! Looking forward to details of the tour, really curious about the female and choir vocals live. And if he's looking to raise the bar from the last tour, which was ridiculous, this is something I simply can't wait to see.

[strawberrybrick]

My my, this guy is busy.

[Yves]

Is every new "Steven Wilson" album another nail in the Porcupine Tree coffin?

[Dave (in MA)]

[url]... casting the net further back into my songwriting past for a few surprises.“

"Four chords that made a million" - Surprise!

[progman1975]

Auto Buy and Auto Concert Attendance

[Maxschrek]

I like his solo output better than PT.....I wish he wouldn't sing, though.

[bob_32_116]

I don't like the title. That device of putting a full stop after every word, presumably for emphasis, might have been clever the first time someone did it, but it has very quickly become corny. I hope the music is better than the title.

[Scott Bails]

I don't like the title. That device of putting a full stop after every word, presumably for emphasis, might have been clever the first time someone did it, but it has very quickly become corny. I hope the music is better than the title.

It's not a deal-breaker or anything, but I agree.

[bob_32_116]

Steven Wilson seems to have a thing about hands. No fewer than three Porcupine Tree albums feature a closeup of a hand.

[Scott Bails]

And Richard Barbieri did that album with Steve Hogarth, Not the Weapon, but the Hand.

[Drake]

I like his solo output better than PT.....I wish he wouldn't sing, though.

What?

Worried about the female vocals, though!

[Maxschrek]

What?

Yeah, I just can't get into his voice for some reason. He sounds forced and whiney to me.

Seems to me his tunes could really benefit from a strong, Gilmour-esque vocal.

[Haruspex Carnage]

i actually understand the vocals complaint...he really isn't too far removed from Noel Gallagher occasionally...and on some live bits i cringe trying to hear him hit those falsetto bits where he gets this wheezy throaty thing going...he's been good thus far tho!

[Paulrus]

I don't like the title. That device of putting a full stop after every word, presumably for emphasis, might have been clever the first time someone did it, but it has very quickly become corny. I hope the music is better than the title.

Agreed. During my ad agency days during the dot com boom times (we're talking 1999-2001) it was super cliche for startups to adopt a tagline that was some variation on "Blah. Blah. Blah." So yeah, it's a dated trope for sure.

Plus I don't yet understand how the title relates to the concept of the woman who dies alone and nobody knowing about it for months that he alluded to in that last video he put out. I guess time will reveal all.

[infandous]

Getting it for sure. The singing thing............he's not a great singer, but he's not bad. He's actually improved quite a bit since the early PT days, I'll give him that. Plus, if he didn't sing, he wouldn't have much to do with his current live band (play more mellotron or something I guess) Still, I think his voice suits most of his music. Though with his more elaborate prog leanings these days, his lack of vocal prowess becomes more noticeable, IMO. Having said all that, I don't mind his vocals at all.

[JKL2000]

Plus I don't yet understand how the title relates to the concept of the woman who dies alone and nobody knowing about it for months that he alluded to in that last video he put out. I guess time will reveal all.

He might have just been blowing smoke up our asses on that one. Still, I'm looking forward to when this one drops from his music hole.

[Musitron]

Yeah, I just can't get into his voice for some reason. He sounds forced and whiney to me.

Seems to me his tunes could really benefit from a strong, Gillmore-esque vocal.

His voice is just ok to me.

[bob_32_116]

I don't think Steven Wilson has a great voice, but it's an adequate voice, and mostly very well suited to what he sings - or perhaps it's the other way round, maybe he writes to match his vocal style.

The Stupid Dream/Lightbulb Sun period seemed to be a high point in his vocal development. Listen to the song "Even Less"; I don't think his singing has ever sounded better. It drips with emotion.

[Yves]

I prefer he handles the vocals than hires some over-the-top Labrie-esque singer. Give me a vocal stylist over a technical singer any day.

[BobM]

Isn't this an auto-buy for just about everyone? He's pretty much the king of the hill these days.