Lightbulb Sun

PORCUPINE TREE'S 2000 STUDIO ALBUM LIGHTBULB SUN The album contains the original studio versions of PT classics such as "Shesmovedon", "Russia On Ice", "Hatesong", and "Feel So Low". With the string arrangements provided by Dave Gregory of XTC, Lightbulb Sun features the lush and powerful music of a band confidently in control of their sound, and like Stupid Dream, explores more song-based territory. “An album of stunning songs & startling musicianship... breathtaking” CLASSIC ROCK

Some older fans looked askance at Lightbulb Sun, feeling it was verging on overt commercialism (and admittedly, the near power ballad solo on "Where We Would Be" is a bit odd!).