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Responsible for inspiring an entire generation of songwriters & musicians, between them Wilson & Akerfeldt redefined the prog-metal genre in the early 21st century, chiefly with Opeth's 2001 magnum opus 'Blackwater Park', which Wilson produced & Porcupine Tree's 2002 classic 'In Absentia' (the follow up album 'Deadwing' album also featured guest guitar/vocals from Akerfeldt). With a shared passion for experimenting, the pair have created some of rock's most genre bending music of recent years.
Amongst that list is their 2012 eponymous debut collaboration 'Storm Corrosion'. A passion project recorded at Wilson's No Man's Land studio in Hertfordshire in the UK, 'Storm Corrosion' surprised fans by serving as a vehicle for the pair to explore their shared love of experimental folk, soundtrack music & the avant-garde, not to mention a nod to their love of artists like Scott Walker, Talk Talk & Ennio Morricone.
"an unequivocal triumph" ? ? ? ? THE GUARDIAN
Over Storm Corrosion's 6-track, 48-minute odyssey, listeners are taken through a beautifully sparse, contemplative universe. Akerfeldt's deft guitar work embellishes Wilson's keyboards & hand percussion, Ben Castle's earthy woodwinds, the occasional drumming of Porcupine Tree's Gavin Harrison & strings from the London Session Orchestra, whilst the duo share vocal duties. Since the release of 'Storm Corrosion' in 2012, both Wilson & 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 2021's 'The Future Bites' additionally being nominated for 2 Grammys. He has also amassed an extensive list of production & remixing credits for the likes of Tears For Fears, The Who, Van Morrison, Black Sabbath & King Crimson among many others. Similarly, Akerfeldt sits amongst the highest cohorts of progressive rock & metal royalty, his work with Opeth, Katatonia & Bloodbath alongside appearances on Candlemass & Ghost records, to name a few, have been instrumental in shaping modern metal.
Includes as a bonus track the live recording of 'Drag Ropes' from The Royal Albert Hall in 2015.
The new 2024 Blu-ray edition of 'Storm Corrosion' includes high-resolution stereo, Dolby Atmos & 5.1 DTS-HD Surround Audio mixes & instrumental mixes of each track. It also includes a mini album documentary, the promo video for the track 'Drag Ropes', alongside two demo versions & an 8-page printed booklet. Additionally, a 2015 live recording of 'Drag Ropes' from The Royal Albert Hall when Mikael guested at one of Steven's solo concerts has been newly mixed for this edition.
Tracklist
CD Tracks: Drag Ropes ( 09:53 ) / Storm Corrosion ( 10:10 ) / Hag ( 06:26 ) / Happy ( 04:52 ) / Lock Howl ( 06:11 ) / Ljudet Innan ( 10:15 ) / Drag Ropes ( Live ) ( Bonus Track ) ( 10:20 )
LP (2LP GATEFOLD SLEEVE) Tracks: Drag Ropes ( 09:53 ) / Storm Corrosion ( 10:10 ) / Hag ( 06:26 ) / Happy ( 04:52 ) / Lock Howl ( 06:11 ) / Ljudet Innan ( 10:15 ) / Drag Ropes ( Live ) ( Bonus Track ) ( 10:20 )
BLUR Tracks: Drag Ropes ( 5.1 Mix / Hi-Res Stereo Mix ) ( 09:53 ) / Storm Corrosion ( 5.1 Mix / Hi-Res Stereo Mix ) ( 10:12 ) / Hag ( 5.1 Mix / Hi-Res Stereo Mix ) ( 06:28 ) / Happy ( 5.1 Mix / Hi-Res Stereo Mix ) ( 04:53 ) / Lock Howl ( 5.1 Mix / Hi-Res Stereo Mix ) ( 06:09 ) / Ljudet Innan ( 5.1 Mix / Hi-Res Stereo Mix ) ( 10:20 ) / Drag Ropes ( Instrumental Mix ) ( 09:53 ) / Storm Corrosion ( Instrumental Mix ) ( 10:12 ) / Hag ( Instrumental Mix ) ( 06:28 ) / Happy ( Instrumental Mix ) ( 04:53 ) / Ljudet Innan ( Instrumental Mix ) ( 10:20 ) / Drag Ropes ( Dolby Atmos Mix ) ( 09:53 ) / Storm Corrosion ( Dolby Atmos ) ( 10:12 ) / Hag ( Dolby Atmos Mix ) ( 06:28 ) / Happy ( Dolby Atmos Mix ) ( 04:53 ) / Lock Howl ( Dolby Atmos Mix ) ( 06:09 ) / Ljudet Innan ( Dolby Atmos Mix ) ( 10:20 ) / Drag Ropes ( Promo Video ) ( 09:57 ) / Mini Documentary ( Video ) ( 16:19 ) / Drag Ropes ( Live At The Royal Albert Hall, 28th September 2015 ) ( 10:19 ) / Drag Ropes ( Demo ) ( 09:50 ) / Hag ( Demo ) ( 08:32 )
LP Indie Exclusive 2LP Orange & Purple Vinyl Tracks: Drag Ropes ( 09:53 ) / Storm Corrosion ( 10:10 ) / Hag ( 06:26 ) / Happy ( 04:52 ) / Lock Howl ( 06:11 ) / Ljudet Innan ( 10:15 ) / Drag Ropes ( Live At The Royal Albert Hall, 2015 ) ( Bonus Track ) ( 10:20 )