Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991-1997

by Porcupine Tree

Stars Die: The Delerium Years 1991-1997 cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 25 March 2002
  • Label: Snapper Music
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 2:26:19
  • Community rating: 4.03/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Richard Barbieri, Chris Maitland, instruments, Colin Edwin, Steven Wilson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A meticulously curated double-disc overview detailing Steven Wilson's highly experimental tenure with the Delerium Records imprint prior to shifting toward heavier progressive metal. The collection highlights their evolution from a whimsical, heavily psychedelic solo project into a formidable, atmospheric space-rock ensemble. It features numerous rare extended mixes and crucial early ambient explorations.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, progressive, experimental, space, long-form

Tracklist

  1. Radioactive Toy (10:10)
  2. Nine Cats (3:51)
  3. And The Swallows Dance Above The Sun (4:02)
  4. Nostalgia Factory (7:33)
  5. Voyage 34 - Phase One (12:54)
  6. Synesthesia - Extended Version (7:54)
  7. Phantoms (3:14)
  8. Up The Downstair (10:09)
  9. Fadeaway (6:16)
  10. Rainy Taxi (6:52)
  11. Stars Die (5:06)
  12. The Sky Moves Sideways - Phase One (18:37)
  13. Men Of Wood (3:35)
  14. Waiting (4:29)
  15. The Sound Of No-One Listening (8:13)
  16. Colourflow In Mind (3:49)
  17. Fuse The Sky (4:33)
  18. Signify II (6:04)
  19. Every Home Is Wired (5:13)
  20. Sever (5:33)
  21. Dark Matter (8:12)

Credits

  • Porcupine Tree - primary artist
  • Steven Wilson - vocals, instruments [all], written-by, guitar, keyboards, sampler, programmed by, instruments [all], vocals, guitar, keyboards, tape, vocals, electric guitar, guitar [spiral], acoustic guitar, keyboards, tape, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, sampler, programmed by, vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, guitar, mellotron, vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, tape
  • Alan Duffy - written-by
  • Steve Tibbetts - noises [ambient texture]
  • Richard Barbieri - electronics, keyboards, electronics, synthesizer, electronics [prophet v/system 700 electronics], synthesizer, organ [hammond]
  • Suzanne Barbieri - voice
  • Colin Edwin - bass, bass, double bass
  • Chris Maitland - drums, percussion, drums, harmony vocals [vocal harmonies], drums, backing vocals

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