Steven Wilson / Transience
Artist Steven Wilson
Album Title: Transience
Album Cover:
Primary Genre Rock: Progressive Rock
Format FLAC 24.96
Released 09/16/2016
Label Kscope
Catalog No NONE
Bar Code No 802644841120
Packaging Download
Tracks
1. Transience (Single Version) (3:10)
2. Harmony Korine (5:07)
3. Postcard (4:27)
4. Significant Other (4:31)
5. Insurgentes (3:54)
6. The Pin Drop (5:01)
7. Happy Returns (Edit) (5:11)
8. Deform To Form A Star (Edit) (5:53)
9. Thank You (4:39)
10. Index (4:47)
11. Hand Cannot Erase (4:13)
12. Lazarus (2015 Recording) (3:57)
13. Drive Home (7:33)
Date Acquired 11/28/2021
Personal Rating
Acquired from Qobuz
Purchase Price 4.99

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Notes

Songs Recorded between 2003-2015: an introduction to the more accessible side of the four time Grammy nominee Steven Wilson.
Includes 3 exclusive edits, plus a 2015 re-recording of "Lazarus".

Harmony Korine, Significant Other and Insurgentes taken from "Insurgentes" (2008)
Postcard, Deform to Form a Star and Index taken from "Grace For Drowning" (2011)
The Pin Drop and Drive Home taken from "The Raven That Refused to Sing" (2013)
Transience", Happy Returns and Hand Cannot Erase taken from "Hand. Cannot. Erase." (2015)
Happiness III taken from "4 ½" mini album (2016)
Thank You taken from "Cover Version" compilation (originally recorded and released as a single in 2003)
Lazarus backing track recorded on tour in March 2015, final studio overdubs and mix July 2015

All songs published by Hands Off It's Mine administered by Universal Music Publishing Group Ltd,
except Lazarus published by Warner / Chappell Music,
and Thank You published by Universal Music, MCA Music Publishing.

The copyright in this compilation is owned by
Steven Wilson under exclusive license to Kscope
℗ 2016 Steven Wilson © 2016 Steven Wilson
Made in Germany
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Steven Wilson
Copyright © – Steven Wilson
Licensed To – Kscope
Published By – Hands Off It's Mine
Published By – Universal Music Publishing Group
Published By – Warner/Chappell Music
Published By – Universal Music
Published By – MCA Music Publishing

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Analyzed Folder: Steven Wilson - Transience_dr.txt
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DR       Peak       RMS        Filename                      
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DR12   -4.09 dB   -18.19 dB  01 - Transience (Single Version).flac
DR09   -0.10 dB   -12.02 dB  02 - Harmony Korine (2016 Remaster).flac
DR10   -0.10 dB   -15.10 dB  03 - Postcard.flac            
DR10   -0.10 dB   -13.05 dB  04 - Significant Other (2016 Remaster).flac
DR10   -4.99 dB   -19.35 dB  05 - Insurgentes (2016 Remaster).flac
DR09   -0.60 dB   -11.94 dB  06 - The Pin Drop.flac        
DR09   -0.14 dB   -13.39 dB  07 - Happy Returns (Edit).flac
DR11   -0.10 dB   -14.16 dB  08 - Deform to Form a Star (Edit).flac
DR10   -0.10 dB   -12.12 dB  09 - Happiness III.flac      
DR13   -2.09 dB   -17.72 dB  10 - Thank You.flac          
DR11   -0.10 dB   -14.05 dB  11 - Index.flac              
DR11   -0.20 dB   -13.95 dB  12 - Hand Cannot Erase.flac  
DR12   -0.00 dB   -14.96 dB  13 - Lazarus (2015 Recording).flac
DR11   -0.10 dB   -14.31 dB  14 - Drive Home.flac          
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Number of Files: 14
Official DR Value: DR10
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Reviews
Transience Review by Thom Jurek:

From the very beginning of his musical career, Steven Wilson has worked in a variety of genres. These include the classy experimentalism of No-Man, the classic rock approach of Blackfield, the indie, progressive, and gothic-heavy metal statements of Porcupine Tree, and the electronic explorations of Bass Communion, as well as his solo recordings that rely on prog and, more recently, sophisticated pop/rock. Transience is a limited-edition three-sided vinyl-only compilation (the fourth side contains no music, but a handwritten lyric etching for the song "Happy Returns." Wilson's intention was to create "...a more easygoing introduction to my music. These are mostly the shorter song-based tracks (some represented by edits) recorded between 2003 and 2015." With the exception of the seven-plus-minute final cut, "Drive Home," from The Raven That Refused to Sing and Other Stories, the remainder rove between three to under six minutes. The set also includes a brand-new version of "Lazarus" released especially for this album. The title track is the single version from Hand. Cannot. Erase. and the edited versions of "Happy Returns" and "Deform to Form a Star" still serve the elemental flow, regardless of their original source: solo, Porcupine Tree, et al. The only complaint is format. In "trying to sequence an album that would act as a more easygoing introduction to my music" while choosing a limited-edition vinyl pressing, Wilson appears to be at cross purposes with his intention. Nonetheless, this is an excellent, if quirky, introduction to one (accessible) aspect of Wilson's multidimensional persona; it will serve fans -- and newcomers -- willing to take the plunge.
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