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The Pineapple Thief: It Leads To This
Progressive Art Rock luminaries The Pineapple Thief return with new album ‘It Leads To This’. The Pineapple Thief revel in opposing forces. Muscle and fragility. Chaos and precision. Distorted introspection and warm, dreamlike expanse. Conceived in 1999 by Bruce Soord, the progressive quartet underwent a rebirth in 2017 with the arrival of Gavin Harrison on drums. Completed by bassist Jon Sykes and keyboardist Steve Kitch, they’ve honed a lean yet lush, quietly timeless sound that soars on It Leads To This. Comprising eight fat-free epics – mixing rock urgency with delicate atmospherics, pensive keys and captivating melodies – it finds Soord looking back and fearing for the world his children will inherit. His lyrics also drew from literature: accounts of Ancient Rome, John Williams’ classic Stoner and epistolary Augustus. All conveyed through Soord’s fragile yet penetrative tenor, nodding to storytellers like Nick Drake, Thom Yorke and Katatonia’s Jonas Renkse.
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Plot Summary
This is a full concert film capturing the acclaimed progressive rock band The Pineapple Thief live in performance. It showcases their unique blend of intricate musicianship, atmospheric soundscapes, and powerful emotional delivery. The film documents a significant moment in their touring history, presenting their music with high production values.
Critical Reception
As a live concert film, critical reception typically focuses on the band's performance quality, sound engineering, and visual presentation. Early audience reactions highlight the band's energetic and technically proficient performance, with many praising the choice of songs and the overall immersive experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for the band's tight musicianship and captivating stage presence.
Appreciation for the high-quality audio and video production of the concert.
Enthusiasm from long-time fans regarding the setlist and live interpretation of their work.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the exceptional live sound and the band's ability to translate their studio complexity to the stage. Fans frequently commend the visual aspects of the film and the overall emotional impact of the performance.
Fun Fact
The concert film was recorded at the O2 Academy in Bristol, UK, marking a return to a significant venue for the band.
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