Storm Corrosion CD

Steven Wilson amp Mikael Akerfeldt have been two of the most influential amp revered artists of the past 30 yearsResponsible for inspiring an entire generation of songwriters amp musicians, between them Wilson amp Akerfeldt redefined the progmetal genre in the early 21st century, chiefly with Opeth039s 2001 magnum opus 039Blackwater Park039, which Wilson produced amp Porcupine Tree039s 2002 classic 039In Absentia039 the follow up album 039Deadwing039 album also featured guest guitarvocals from Akerfeldt. With a shared passion for experimenting, the pair have created some of rock039s most genre bending music of recent years. Amongst that list is their 2012 eponymous debut collaboration 039Storm Corrosion039. A passion project recorded at Wilson039s No Man039s Land studio in Hertfordshire in the UK, 039Storm Corrosion039 surprised fans by serving as a vehicle for the pair to explore their shared love of experimental folk, soundtrack music amp the avantgarde, not to mention a nod to their love of artists like Scott Walker, Talk Talk amp Ennio Morricone. 34an unequivocal triumph34 THE GUARDIANOver Storm Corrosion039s 6track, 48minute odyssey, listeners are taken through a beautifully sparse, contemplative universe. Akerfeldt039s deft guitar work embellishes Wilson039s keyboards amp hand percussion, Ben Castle039s earthy woodwinds, the occasional drumming of Porcupine Tree039s Gavin Harrison amp strings from the London Session Orchestra, whilst the duo share vocal duties. Since the release of 039Storm Corrosion039 in 2012, both Wilson amp Akerfeldt have gone onto reach new heights. Wilson has released a string of acclaimed solo albums, the last 3 all reaching the UK top 5 album chart, with 2021039s 039The Future Bites039 additionally being nominated for 2 Grammys. He has also amassed an extensive list of production amp remixing credits for the likes of Tears For Fears, The Who, Van Morrison, Black Sabbath amp King Crimson among many others. Similarly, Akerfeldt sits amongst the highest cohorts of progressive rock amp metal royalty, his work with Opeth, Katatonia amp Bloodbath alongside appearances on Candlemass amp Ghost records, to name a few, have been instrumental in shaping modern metal. Includes as a bonus track the live recording of 039Drag Ropes039 from The Royal Albert Hall in 2015. The new 2024 Bluray edition of 039Storm Corrosion039 includes highresolution stereo, Dolby Atmos amp 5.1 DTSHD Surround Audio mixes amp instrumental mixes of each track. It also includes a mini album documentary, the promo video for the track 039Drag Ropes039, alongside two demo versions amp an 8page printed booklet. Additionally, a 2015 live recording of 039Drag Ropes039 from The Royal Albert Hall when Mikael guested at one of Steven039s solo concerts has been newly mixed for this edition.