This album is a legitimate MASTERPIECE. I think this may be Steven Wilson's magnum opus as a solo artist. It's his best album so far anyway. I suppose he could still release something superior, but... man, HCE is just such an incredible experience. And that is a big thing because I don't think he's had anything less than great albums, really.
Superb album - one reference to other music that often gets missed is in that wonderful keyboard solo which is pure homage to Jan Hammer! Recommend BIG BIG TRAIN to you - try a full album reaction to MASTERS OF LIGHT - you’ll love it! Also worth checking out Home invasion at Royal Albert Hall which is this album live with Steven and Ninet singing their hearts out on routine. The dvd is extraordinary
Steven Wilson.. genius. Has a new album (The Future Bites) coming out in January and has released some clips here on youtube. From what I've listened to its a little less prog, but should still be good. The track, Personal Shopper, sounds a bit techno. I do love me some techno. 😁
You're gonna love this album! I think you should check out Norwegian prog rock band Wobbler sometime! I think a good place to start is their song Five Rooms from their most recent release "Dwellers of the Deep"
Close call between Hand and Raven but this is my fave Steven Wilson - not a big fan of stuff after this album so far. I saw this show in Chicago, and Steven was sick and had a very weak voice, so Ninet Tayeb (the female singer that is featured heavily on Hand and was touring with him), had to do a lot of Steven's vocals. She was nothing short of amazing and her performance on the song "Routine" is something to behold. I suggest finding both the Ninet solo version of Routine, and the regular one with the visuals - if you want links let me know but often reactors don't want links - never figured out why but probably alerts copyright vigilantes. The concept of the album is important too - and centers on the true story of Joyce Carol Vincent, where a woman living in a large city dies in her apartment and no one misses her for over two years, despite her having family and friends. Postscript - more Band-Maid please!! That's how I found you to start with. SW is more my usual cuppa (like you I think) but the maids have stolen my heart the last couple of years.
@@deanwolfechannel I know they are, but I'm greedy I guess. I don't think you've done these so I'd ask for: Bubble - official MV Blooming - MV (not the live, which is chopped for TV) Real Existence - Live 2018 Secret Maiko Lips - their April Fool's version of Secret My Lips which you've done. And to see other sides of the band, "The Dragon Cries" and a beautiful rock ballad "Daydreaming" Thank you for your contribution to spreading the word about our maids.
For me, when Steven Wilson decided to abandon Porcupine Tree, something is 'missing' from his solo work. Hand. Cannot. Erase. is the closest solo album to catching that magic that Porcupine Tree had, in my opinion.
It's your opinion and is unsderstandable you would feel that way. However it's also sad that many fans can get over it. It's like breaking up with one girlfriend and moving on and your relatives still bring that up all the time....even if you already have a new steady girlfriend. I can even go further to say that this behaviour makes it even less likely for them to get together.
Hands down the best album by steven Wilson !!!
Agreed.
I agree as well!
The Raven That Refused To Sing may be #1 for me, but this is a close #2
This album is so damn good! I've listened to it a sickening amount of times😬
It is IMPERATIVE that you watch the official video for "Routine". It is a masterpiece 😔👌
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This cannot be overstated. Absolutely a MUST!!!!
100%!!
Actually I'll react to the video in a future video and just react to audio the first time around
It really is
Couldn't have picked a better album!
This album is a legitimate MASTERPIECE. I think this may be Steven Wilson's magnum opus as a solo artist. It's his best album so far anyway. I suppose he could still release something superior, but... man, HCE is just such an incredible experience. And that is a big thing because I don't think he's had anything less than great albums, really.
I'm a bitter Porcupine Tree fan, but Hand Cannot Erase and The Raven That Refused To Sing are great great solo Wilson albums. .
the wall of this generation, the album is perfect from start to finish, and how he develops the story
It is like the female Wall equivalent.. good observation!
One of the best albums of all-times, hands down.
Crack the Skye now on the wall, nice!
This album is sooooo incredible! Excited for you to hear it!
sure off to a great start!
Hey Dean! Great to see you chose this album to react to! Please make sure to also watch the music video when you get to Routine. Have fun! :)
Im so happy youre doing this! This album is in my top 10 favorite albums of all time and for good reason
Guthrie Govan on guitar - 'nuff said!
This was SOOOO GOOOOD live . His opening number while touring in support of this album. Fantastic!
Superb album - one reference to other music that often gets missed is in that wonderful keyboard solo which is pure homage to Jan Hammer! Recommend BIG BIG TRAIN to you - try a full album reaction to MASTERS OF LIGHT - you’ll love it! Also worth checking out Home invasion at Royal Albert Hall which is this album live with Steven and Ninet singing their hearts out on routine. The dvd is extraordinary
This is one of the best records of all time, bar none. Masterfully done!
Muy Yes!!!!
So great that you are reacting to the whole album & you aren't pausing the music in fear of your video being blocked. I'm on to the next video
I pause occasionally here and there, but mostly not.
Fantastic Album! Great Choice, one of my favorite tracks.
Steven Wilson is the undisputed master of transitions that take you on an incredible and unpredictable sonic journey.
Phenomenal. Steven in this time period couldn't miss.
Actually he's never missed, except for some of his latest stuff... Sad
So stoked you're reacting to this album!
Can’t wait for Home Invasion/Regret #9
What a GREAT choice for an album. Can't wait to see your reaction to Ancestral and Regret #9.
Tues dec 29 - ancestral, and dec 25 regret #9
Steven Wilson.. genius.
Has a new album (The Future Bites) coming out in January and has released some clips here on youtube. From what I've listened to its a little less prog, but should still be good. The track, Personal Shopper, sounds a bit techno. I do love me some techno. 😁
One can really hear the Yes resemblance here! The Chris Squire bass tone, the Howe guitar on 8:00 aaand Wakeman 10:30
Aha, I want to react to Kansas. I only know their radio hits
@@deanwolfechannel I only know Carry on Wayward Son of them
Such a great album. You should check out his song Luminol from the raven that refused to sing as well.
I think you would enjoy his first album Insurgentes.
If you're trying to catch up on prog over the last decades, you should definitely listen to Haken - The Mountain.
You're gonna love this album!
I think you should check out Norwegian prog rock band Wobbler sometime! I think a good place to start is their song Five Rooms from their most recent release "Dwellers of the Deep"
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When you do Routine, you must do it with the animation video.
not if it's sad.
@@deanwolfechannel Oh ooooh
🤘
Nice new background.
Thanks! 😃
All I can say is brace yourself for Routine. It's really F'n sad dude. it's a great album. I'm more Raven though
Close call between Hand and Raven but this is my fave Steven Wilson - not a big fan of stuff after this album so far. I saw this show in Chicago, and Steven was sick and had a very weak voice, so Ninet Tayeb (the female singer that is featured heavily on Hand and was touring with him), had to do a lot of Steven's vocals. She was nothing short of amazing and her performance on the song "Routine" is something to behold. I suggest finding both the Ninet solo version of Routine, and the regular one with the visuals - if you want links let me know but often reactors don't want links - never figured out why but probably alerts copyright vigilantes. The concept of the album is important too - and centers on the true story of Joyce Carol Vincent, where a woman living in a large city dies in her apartment and no one misses her for over two years, despite her having family and friends. Postscript - more Band-Maid please!! That's how I found you to start with. SW is more my usual cuppa (like you I think) but the maids have stolen my heart the last couple of years.
Band maid arr regulars on this channel lol. Any specific songs?
@@deanwolfechannel I know they are, but I'm greedy I guess. I don't think you've done these so I'd ask for:
Bubble - official MV
Blooming - MV (not the live, which is chopped for TV)
Real Existence - Live 2018
Secret Maiko Lips - their April Fool's version of Secret My Lips which you've done.
And to see other sides of the band, "The Dragon Cries" and a beautiful rock ballad "Daydreaming"
Thank you for your contribution to spreading the word about our maids.
For me, when Steven Wilson decided to abandon Porcupine Tree, something is 'missing' from his solo work. Hand. Cannot. Erase. is the closest solo album to catching that magic that Porcupine Tree had, in my opinion.
It's your opinion and is unsderstandable you would feel that way. However it's also sad that many fans can get over it. It's like breaking up with one girlfriend and moving on and your relatives still bring that up all the time....even if you already have a new steady girlfriend. I can even go further to say that this behaviour makes it even less likely for them to get together.
@@xedasxedas Spot on
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