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 band'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.
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