Coma Divine - Recorded Live in Rome

Infobox Album |
Name = Coma Divine
Type = Live Album
Artist = Porcupine Tree


Caption = Cover art by John Blackford
Released = October, 1997
Recorded = March 25, 1997-March 27, 1997
Genre = Progressive rock
Length = 78:06
Label = CD: Delerium, Snapper
Vinyl: Headspin
Reviews =
Last album = "Insignificance"
(1997)
This album = "Coma Divine - Recorded Live in Rome" (1997)
Next album = "Metanoia" (1998)
Misc = Extra album cover 2
Upper caption = 2004 Reissue
Type = Live Album


Lower caption = Digipack reissue on Snapper
Cover art by Lasse Hoile

"Coma Divine - Recorded Live in Rome" or just "Coma Divine", is a live album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, first released in October, 1997. It was expanded to a double album in 2003, adding the two tracks from the promotional single "Coma Divine II" (1999), and two more previously unreleased outtakes. The expanded edition was also released on vinyl containing 3 LPs, plus a bonus 7 inch single with two demo versions of the song "Disappear" (included on the "Four Chords That Made a Million" single in 2000, and on the compilation album titled "Recordings", from 2001).The album was finally revamped in digipack through Snapper label in 2004.

Track listing

Original release

#"Bornlivedieintro" – 1:23
#"Signify" – 5:22
#"Waiting (Phase One)" – 4:32
#"Waiting (Phase Two)" – 5:28
#"The Sky Moves Sideways" – 12:38
#"Dislocated Day" – 6:37
#"The Sleep of No Dreaming" – 5:18
#"Moonloop" – 11:40
#"Radioactive Toy" – 15:26
#"Not Beautiful Anymore" – 9:43

Expanded edition

Disc 1
#"Bornlivedieintro" – 1:23
#"Signify" – 5:22
#"Waiting (Phase One)" – 4:32
#"Waiting (Phase Two)" – 5:28
#"The Sky Moves Sideways" – 12:38
#"Dislocated Day" – 6:37
#"The Sleep of No Dreaming" – 5:18
#"Moonloop" – 11:40Disc 2
#"Up the Downstair" – 7:40
#"The Moon Touches Your Shoulder" – 5:05
#"Always Never" – 5:41
#"IS...NOT" – 6:09
#"Radioactive Toy" – 13:32
#"Not Beautiful Anymore" – 9:43

Vinyl edition (3LP + Bonus 7 Inch Single)

SIDE 1
# Bornlivedieintro (1:25)
# Signify (5:29)
# Waiting: Phase One (4:26)
# Waiting: Phase Two (5:23)

SIDE 2
# The Sky Moves Sideways (12:40)
# Dislocated Day (6:35)

SIDE 3
# The Sleep of No Dreaming (5:19)
# Moonloop (11:50)

SIDE 4
# Up the Downstair (7:40)
# Moon Touches Your Shoulder (5:05)
# Always Never (5:41)

SIDE 5
# IS. . . NOT (6:09)
# Radioactive Toy (13:30)

SIDE 6
# Not Beautiful Anymore (9:39)

BONUS 7 INCH SINGLE
# Disappear Demo 1 (Feb 1997)
# Disappear Demo 2 (April 1997)

Musicians

*Steven Wilson - guitars, vocals
*Richard Barbieri - synthesisers
*Colin Edwin - bass guitar
*Chris Maitland - drums, percussion, harmony vocals

Reviews

"Professional reviews": [cite web|url=http://www.delerium.co.uk/delerium/releases/delec067.html|title=Delerium Records: Porcupine Tree - Coma Divine|accessdate=2008-04-18]
*"Metal Hammer" - Captured live in Rome, they reinforce both their ability and their charm through the likes of 'Moonloop' and 'The Sky Moves Sideways', lengthy but not overdone pieces, led as ever by Steve Wilson's intriguing vision. Admittedly, it'll make them few friends (live albums never do), but it's essential listening for the faithful.

External links

* [http://www.porcupinetree.com Porcupine Tree Official Website]
* [http://www.snappermusic.com/ms/porcupinetree/ "Coma Divine - Recorded Live in Rome"] at Snapper Music

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