The 2000 album 'Lightbulb Sun' saw Porcupine Tree further refining their blend of accessible songwriting and intricate progressive rock, moving away from some of the more experimental tendencies of earlier works. It served as a bridge between their more underground beginnings and the major international success that would follow.
- 'Lightbulb Sun' was released on May 22, 2000, by the kscope label.
- The album was produced by the band and recorded at Foel Studios in Wales and Ovesound Studios in the UK.
- While not a massive commercial success, the album was critically well-received and is considered a key release in the band's development.
Porcupine Tree was formed in 1987 by Steven Wilson, initially a solo project exploring psychedelic, ambient, and progressive rock. By the late 1990s, the band had solidified into a quartet, finding significant acclaim within the burgeoning modern progressive rock scene.
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