Progressive rock band Porcupine Tree has re-released their critically acclaimed 2007 album Fear of a Blank Planet in a deluxe vinyl box set, offering fans an in-depth look at one of the band’s most iconic works. This six-disc set, released by the Transmission label, includes five CDs and a Blu-ray, complete with remasters, unreleased demos, live performances, and extensive bonus content.
This reissue provides not only the remastered Fear of a Blank Planet album and its companion EP, Nil Recurring, but also around 55 minutes of previously unheard demos. Fans will get a rare glimpse into the band’s creative process with material not included in the final album release. The deluxe set also features a live recording from Saarbrücken in 2006, capturing an early version of the album’s songs as they were refined for their eventual studio recordings.
The collection’s standout feature is a 112-page hardback book, filled with new interviews and rare photos by Lasse Hoile and Carl Glover. The package also includes BBC session recordings and an in-store acoustic performance from 2007, allowing fans to experience Porcupine Tree in a raw, intimate setting. Additionally, the Blu-ray includes new documentary footage on the making of the album and live videos from their 2007 tour.
Fear of a Blank Planet, inspired by Bret Easton Ellis’s novel Lunar Park, delves into themes of digital-age alienation and teenage disillusionment. This deluxe reissue, packed with exclusive material, reaffirms the album’s legacy as one of progressive rock’s modern classics.
