History YMMV / PorcupineTree

* MisaimedFandom: Contrary to popular belief, "The Sound of Muzak" isn't an anti pop music song, as a lot of people claim. It's a song about how music critics are often seen as tastemakers for music fans and how often their predominant focus on pop music results in a lot of unknown and up and comers being left by the wayside. A lot of fans use this to criticize Wilson's later pop oriented music, often claiming that "he became what he criticized in 'The Sound of Muzak'. In reality, Wilson has been not very subtle about his love for pop music, and a lot of fans are quick to point out how his music always had a pop edge, although Wilson did admit when he released "Permanating" that expected this to happen.

* OneManBand: Steven played almost all instruments through {{Up The Downstair}}.

* FaceOfTheBand: Steven Wilson ''is'' Music/PorcupineTree. On earlier PT records, he actually was, as he was doing every part himself.

* {{Anvilicious}}: ''Fear of a Blank Planet'' isn't subtle at all about its message of how modern society alienates and isolates people.

* WinTheCrowd: After a decade long hiatus and divisive solo career from Steven Wilson, there was some anxiety in the fanbase about the possible direction of ''Closure/Continuation'' and whether it would live up to the band's high standard. Fortunately, lead single "Harridan" was warmly received by fans, hailed as a return to form for the band that bodes well for the record as a whole.

* WinTheCrowd: After a decade long hiatus and divisive solo career from Steven Wilson, there was some anxiety in the fanbase about the possible direction of ''Closure/Continuation'' and whether it would live up to the band's high standard. Fortunately, lead single "Harridan" was warmly received by fans, hailed as a return to form for the band.

* {{Anvilicious}}: ''Fear of a Blank Planet'' isn't subtle at all about its message of how modern society alienates and isolates people. Of course, most fans see it as SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped.

* SoOkayItsAverage: The general consensus believes ''The Incident'' is this, feeling it's a weak album and doesn't really stand out from all the other releases (other than it being a fifty-five minute piece cut into fourteen parts). It does have its fans though, with others considering it to have some of the band's best songs in spite of a large number of filler tracks ("Time Flies" is especially notable here).

** Some will admit besides "Blackest Eyes", "Anesthetize" is a pretty grand song, especially when it hits "The Pills I'm Taking".

* FandomRivalry: A small one. For some reason some Porcupine Tree fans really like ripping on Music/{{Radiohead}}, considering them to be an inferior, whinier Porcupine Tree. Likewise, some Radiohead fans consider PT to be a less sophisticated version of Radiohead.

** "Voyage 34" deserves a mention for being one of the longest singles ever released (about 30 minutes).

* FandomRivalry: A small one. For some reason some Porcupine Tree fans really like ripping on Music/{{Radiohead}}, considering them to be an inferior, whinier Porcupine Tree.

* WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs: The lyrics of [[http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/127049/ Nine Cats]]. Full stop.

* SweetDreamsFuel: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDNqLQL1aNE "Half Light"]]. Possibly doubles as a TearJerker.

* AwesomeMusic: '''Take your pick'''.

* CrowningMomentOfFunny: "Linton Samuel Dawson".
* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: Quite a few examples, but the [[EpicRocking 14-minute]] version of "Even Less" stands out.

* [[WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs What Do You Mean, It Wasn't Made on Drugs?]]: The lyrics of [[http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/127049/ Nine Cats]]. Full stop.

* SoOkayItsAverage: The general consensus believes ''The Incident'' is this, feeling it's a weak album and doesn't really stand out from all the other releases (other than it being a fifty-five minute piece cut into fourteen parts).

* BrokenBase: Wilson's solo career and his friendship with [[Music/{{Opeth}} Mikael Akerfeldt]] seems to be this for fans, due to some feeling betrayed Wilson put Porcupine Tree on hold for his solo career and his influence on Music/{{Opeth}} [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks changed their music]], Ironically since Wilson helped produce ''Blackwater Park'' and the beloved ''Damnation''.

* FaceOfTheBand: Steven Wilson ''is'' PorcupineTree. On earlier PT records, he actually was, as he was doing every part himself.

* BrokenBase: Wilson's solo career and his friendship with [[{{Music/Opeth}} Mikael Akerfeldt]] seems to be this for fans, due to some feeling betrayed Wilson put Porcupine Tree on hold for his solo career and his influence on Opeth [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks changed their music]], Ironically since Wilson helped produce ''Blackwater Park'' and the beloved ''Damnation''.

** He's also a regular in several other bands like Blackfield and No-Man, has performed on albums by Music/DreamTheater, {{Opeth}} and Pendulum, just to name a few. Productive guy.