Originally released in March 1999, Stupid Dream is the fifth studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. The album, along with Lightbulb Sun in 2000, represented a transitory period for the band, moving away from the band's earlier work in instrumental and psychedelic music, but before they took a more metal direction in 2002 onwards.

• Remixed and Remaster by Steven Wilson
• Double LP Vinyl
• Pressed at Optimal Media in Germany
• Gatefold Cover

Stupid Dream is the fifth studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. It was first released in March 1999. The album, along with Lightbulb Sun in 2000, represented a transitory period for the band, moving away from the band's earlier work in instrumental and psychedelic music, but before they took a more metal direction in 2002 onwards. The album takes a commercially accessible pop rock sound while still retaining heavy progressive rock influences.

This is a new vinyl edition of the 1999 studio album by Porcupine Tree, which contains PT classics Even Less, Pure Narcotic, Tinto Brass, and Stop Swimming. Stupid Dream has been unavailable on vinyl for many years, with the previous run (released in 2006) being a limited edition of 1000 copies globally.

"An impressive, fully formed whole." -Record Collector

"Wilson as a songwriter and singer both sounds recharged and more ambitious, while the group collectively pours it on. The loud passages feel truly sky-smashing, the calmer ones perfectly close, and the overall sense of build and drama - "A Smart Kid" is a fine example - spot-on." -Ned Raggett, All Music

Musicians:

Bass – Colin Edwin
Drums, Percussion – Chris Maitland
Flute, Saxophone – Theo Travis
Synthesizer, Organ, Mellotron – Richard Barbieri
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Sampler – Steven Wilson

Track Listing:

LP 1 Side A
1. Even Less
2. Piano Lessons
3. Stupid Dream
4. Pure Narcotic

LP 1 Side B
1. Slave Called Shiver
2. Don't Hate Me

LP 2 Side C
1. This Is No Rehearsal
2. Baby Dream In Cellophane
3. Stranger By The Minute
4. A Smart Kid

LP 2 Side D
1. Tinto Brass
2. Stop Swimming

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