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The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth (Deluxe Edition) (2020)

British prog rock band the Pineapple Thief, led by founder and frontman Bruce Soord, have become one of the most restless rock outfits of the 21st century and, while spending years as a cult attraction, nonetheless possess a large following in Europe, Asia, and the United States. While the group's music is often likened to Radiohead's and Porcupine Tree's, the generalization falls far short in describing a constantly evolving sound that deftly balances sophisticated indie pop, theatrical rock, 21st century prog, textured electro-acoustic ambiences, and neo-psychedelia. While earlier recordings such as Variations on a Dream may have justified some critics' capacity for comparison to Porcupine Tree and other genre-bleeding acts, later recordings, such as 2008's Tightly Unwound -- their KScope debut -- showcased increasingly expansive pop songwriting that featured canny arrangements and advanced instrumental acumen. By the time they issued Magnolia in 2014, Soord and company had developed a flair for releasing conceptual album-length storytelling through well-crafted, hooky, instantly memorable episodic songs. Their sound took on a more rhythmic sensibility when King Crimson drummer Gavin Harrison joined the fold as a full-time member for Your Wilderness the following year. The band's fan base expanded to include fans across the globe whose tastes ran closer to indie rock than prog. 

Disc 1
01 - Versions Of The Truth
02 - Break It All
03 - Demons
04 - Driving Like Maniacs
05 - Leave Me Be
06 - Too Many Voices
07 - Our Mire
08 - Out Of Line
09 - Stop Making Sense
10 - The Game

Disc 2
01 - The Swell (Bonus Track)
02 - Break It All (Alt)
03 - Demons (Alt)
04 - Driving Like Maniacs (Alt)
05 - Leave Me Be (Alt)
06 - Our Mire (Alt)
07 - Too Many Voices (Alt)
08 - Versions Of The Truth (Alt)