Porcupine Tree's 'Fear of a Blank Planet' in a Deluxe Return

Set for release on October 25, 2024, this new edition is a treasure trove for both die-hard and newcomers alike.

The centerpiece of this release is a 112-page hardback book, packed with rare photos and an in-depth look at the album's creation. There are six discs in total - five CDs and a Blu-ray - each offering something special:

• Remastered versions of Fear of a Blank Planet and the Nil Recurring EP
• Previously unreleased demos, including two tracks that didn't make the final album
• A live recording from 2006 of the album-in-progress
• BBC sessions and an acoustic in-store performance
• 5.1 surround sound mixes, music videos, and a new documentary

Fear of a Blank Planet was a game-changer for Porcupine Tree. It broke into the Billboard Top 100, earned a Grammy nomination, and was named Classic Rock's Album of the Year in 2007.

The album's concept, inspired by Bret Easton Ellis' novel Lunar Park, tackles heavy themes of adolescent struggles in the modern world. With guest appearances from prog legends Robert Fripp and Alex Lifeson, the album is considered a high point in Porcupine Tree's catalog.

Fear of a Blank Planet is available for pre-order now.

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