I stumbled upon a link to a Steven Wilson interview at DPRP (http://www.dprp.net/news/index.php?i=2007_18) web page. Just click on the blog title ("Steven Wilson Interview") above to go to the interview.
I would just like to say "I was right!" During the interview, SW admits that this album is his therapy! Look what he says about FOABP:
"Yes it's all dark and if not dark it's melancholic, so it's all on the side of melancholia, negativity, sadness, depression, loneliness. It dwells on the darker side of things so that allows me to be as a person, well I guess as a human to be a bit more positive. It's almost like an exorcism of that side of my personality." (Caerllysi Music)
In the interview he talks about the inspiration for the album. This provides a very interesting perspective that may help the listener understand his intent and make you realize he isn't so completely dismal in real life.
Oh, and by the way, just to be clear, I do love this album. And Tom, you'll be happy to know that "Anesthetize" has already reached Top 10 status! And "Sleep Together", while lyrically challenging, is a fantastic closing song and I can't wait to hear it performed live this Thursday!
I would just like to say "I was right!" During the interview, SW admits that this album is his therapy! Look what he says about FOABP:
"Yes it's all dark and if not dark it's melancholic, so it's all on the side of melancholia, negativity, sadness, depression, loneliness. It dwells on the darker side of things so that allows me to be as a person, well I guess as a human to be a bit more positive. It's almost like an exorcism of that side of my personality." (Caerllysi Music)
In the interview he talks about the inspiration for the album. This provides a very interesting perspective that may help the listener understand his intent and make you realize he isn't so completely dismal in real life.
Oh, and by the way, just to be clear, I do love this album. And Tom, you'll be happy to know that "Anesthetize" has already reached Top 10 status! And "Sleep Together", while lyrically challenging, is a fantastic closing song and I can't wait to hear it performed live this Thursday!
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