STEVEN WILSON – The Future Bites (2021)
STEVEN WILSON built a cult following with 2013’s The Raven That Refused to Sing and 2015’s Hand. Cannot. Erase. by offering a modern take on classic progressive rock, heavily alluding to the past without sounding too retro. But for all of the diverse sounds and influences that his music has synthesized to date, he possesses a particularly strong pop sensibility.
That’s the case even more than before with his upcoming album “The Future Bites” with the melodic poppy elements pushed even further to the forefront. Gone are the lengthy solos, extended instrumental sections and multi-part suites, and in their place are concise songs, radio-ready refrains, still unique in its craft.