"...The group is adept at charting accessible pop: The lush melodicism...recalls Gabriel-era Genesis....signifies Steven Wilson's desire to move away from his instrumental beginnings and pursue the possibilities of traditional songcraft.", "...the album confirms the band's growing ability to absorb its (mainly 70's) influences and creat a moody, romantic vision that's all its own...", "...multifaceted, far-reaching albums that remind us the term prog...is short for progressive....STUPID DREAM plant Porcupine Tree squarely in the rock arena....Long live prog."
