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Comment: A great majority of the sources are announcements and they do not support notability. See WP:NMUSIC Flat Out (talk) 10:11, 24 January 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Music announcements doesn't justify notability. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 19:04, 15 January 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Reading about this album genuinely interested me. If you can cite sources for the first part of the "Background" section and the first line of the "Recording and production" section, this can be published. Beachweak (talk) 00:26, 14 January 2025 (UTC)
| The Overview | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 14, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, Electronic | |||
| Length | 41:44 | |||
| Label | Fiction Records | |||
| Producer | Steven Wilson | |||
| Steven Wilson chronology | ||||
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The Overview is the eighth studio album by British musician Steven Wilson, due to be released on 14 March 2025 via Fiction Records.[1][2]
Background
[edit]The Overview was inspired by the "overview effect" experienced by astronauts looking back at Earth from space, leading to a profound cognitive shift.[3][4] Wilson explored this concept through two extended compositions, "Objects Outlive Us" and the titular track "The Overview".[5] The album marks a return to a more progressive style for Wilson, integrating elements from his previous works while pushing new boundaries in sound and narrative.[6][7]
Recording and production
[edit]The album was written, produced, and mixed by Wilson.[8][9][10] It features contributions from regular collaborators including Craig Blundell on drums, Adam Holzman on keyboards, and Randy McStine on guitars. Lyrics for one track were provided by XTC's Andy Partridge.[11]
Music and lyrics
[edit]"The Overview" comprises two tracks, each segmented into various musical "movements". The album's thematic focus is on the human experience viewed from space, highlighting both the beauty and the fragility of Earth and humanity.[12]
Release
[edit]The album will be released in various formats including digital, CD, LP, Blu-ray, and exclusive color vinyl editions on 14 March 2025.[13] A premiere event for the album, presented with a full-length animated film directed by Miles Skarin, is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at the BFI IMAX in London.[14]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Steven Wilson, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Objects Outlive Us
| 23:17 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Overview
| 18:27 |
Personnel
[edit]- Steven Wilson – vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, production, mixing
- Craig Blundell – drums
- Adam Holzman – keyboards
- Randy McStine – guitars
- Andy Partridge – lyrics on "Objects Outlive Us"[12]
The Overview Tour
[edit]Wilson plans to tour the album in 2025 as part of The Overview Tour, his first concert tour since the To The Bone Tour in 2018/19.[15]
| Date | Venue | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Cirkus | Stockholm | Sweden |
| May 2, 2025 | Konserthaus | Oslo | Norway |
| May 4, 2025 | KB Hallen | Frederiksberg, Copenhagen | Denmark |
| May 6, 2025 | Mitsubishi Electric Halle | Düsseldorf | Germany |
| May 7, 2025 | Cirque Royale | Brussels | Belgium |
| May 9, 2025 | Symphony Hall | Birmingham | England |
| May 10, 2025 | The Beacon | Bristol | England |
| May 12, 2025 | The London Palladium | London | England |
| May 13, 2025 | The London Palladium | London | England |
| May 15, 2025 | O2 City Hall Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
| May 16, 2025 | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall | Glasgow | Scotland |
| May 18, 2025 | The Lowry | Manchester | England |
| May 19, 2025 | The London Palladium | London | England |
| May 20, 2025 | The London Palladium | London | England |
| May 22, 2025 | AFAS Live | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| May 24, 2025 | Salle Pleyel | Paris | France |
| May 25, 2025 | Salle Pleyel | Paris | France |
| May 26, 2025 | Salle Pleyel | Paris | France |
| May 28, 2025 | Bourse du Travail | Lyon | France |
| May 29, 2025 | Bourse du Travail | Lyon | France |
| May 30, 2025 | Porsche Arena | Stuttgart | Germany |
| May 31, 2025 | Zenith | Munich | Germany |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Freidrichspalast | Berlin | Germany |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Sporthalle | Hamburg | Germany |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Arena COS Torwar | Warsaw | Poland |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Prezero | Gliwice | Poland |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Teatro Degli Archimboldi | Milan | Italy |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Auditorium Parco della Musica | Rome | Italy |
| Jun 10, 2025 | The Hall | Zürich | Switzerland |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Cepac Silo | Marseille | France |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Para-Lel 62 | Barcelona | Spain |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Sala La Riviera | Madrid | Spain |
References
[edit]- ^ Greg Kennelty (10 January 2025). "STEVEN WILSON Announces New, Two-Track Record The Overview". Metal Injection.
- ^ "Steven Wilson reveals details of forthcoming album 'The Overview'". The Prog Report. 9 January 2025.
- ^ SW (2025-01-06). "Announcing 'The Overview' Album with World Exclusive BFI IMAX Premiere". Steven Wilson. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Paul Sinclair (9 January 2025). "Steven Wilson / The Overview". Super Deluxe Edition.
- ^ Mäenpää, Arto (2025-01-10). "Steven Wilson to release new "The Overview" album in March". Chaoszine. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Everleypublished, Dave (2024-12-20). ""I've gone back to a more progressive style." Steven Wilson will release new album The Overview in March". louder. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Dunworth, Liberty (2025-01-10). "Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree announces new album 'The Overview'". NME. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Arto Mäenpää (10 January 2025). "Steven Wilson to release new "The Overview" album in March". Chaoszine.
- ^ Spencer Kaufman (9 January 2025). "Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) Announces New Album The Overview". Consequence of Sound.
- ^ Robin Murray (9 January 2025). "Steven Wilson Details New Album 'The Overview'". Clash Magazine.
- ^ "Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) announces new album The Overview". Consequence. 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ a b "Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) announces new album The Overview". Consequence. 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Team, Editorial (2025-01-10). "STEVEN WILSON Announces New Studio Album "The Overview"". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Dunworth, Liberty (2025-01-10). "Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree announces new album 'The Overview'". NME. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (2024-06-24). "Steven Wilson Announces The Overview Tour; How To Get Tickets | Live". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Steven Wilson - Tour Dates". Steven Wilson. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Ewingpublished, Jerry (2024-11-18). "Steven Wilson adds fourth London Palladium show on May 20". louder. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ BraveWords. "STEVEN WILSON Announces The Overview European Tour For May / June 2025". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Geraghty, Hollie (2024-06-24). "Steven Wilson announces 2025 UK and European headline tour". NME. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
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