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Postcard (Steven Wilson song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Postcard'" is the first single from 'Grace for Drowning', the second solo studio album, by British rock musician Steven Wilson. It was released digitally on 10 October 2011.[http://soundcloud.com/kscopemusic/kscope-podcast-episode-twenty Kscope Podcast - Episode Twenty - a Steven Wilson special] The single includes the album version, a live piano/vocal version, a remix by Scottish new prog group North Atlantic Oscillation, and a remix of another track from the same album, "Index".[http://starsdie.com/wp/steven-wilson-postcard-single-details/ Stardie.com Postcard Single Details]
Reception
Reception for the song has been generally positive, with critics praising it for being more melodic and accessible than much of the 'Grace for Drowning' album. William Ruhlmann of 'Allmusic' interpreted it to be a song about lost love, writing, "In the relatively sparse lyrics that Wilson sings with a calm, British-accented tenor, he seems melancholy at first, apparently suffering from the aftermath of a romantic breakup. "There's nothing left for me to say or do," he declares in Postcard."[http://allmusic.com/album/grace-for-drowning-r2266840/review Grace for Drowning - Steven Wilson | AllMusic] Brice Ezell of 'Popmatters' described it as one of the most accessible, melodic, and strongest songs of the album. Similarly, 'Metal Buzz' described the song as "Wilson's attempt at Coldplay", and 'Alternative Matter' compared it to music from Blackfield, Wilson's melodic pop rock side project. 'American Aftermath' called it a "gorgeous ballad" that "could fill even the coldest shell of a person with emotion".
Track listing
# "Postcard" (Album Version) - 4:28
# "Postcard" (Live Piano/Vocal Version) 3:12
# "Postcard" (North Atlantic Oscillation Remix) 4:38
# "Index" (Necro Deathmort Remix) 5:01
References
Category:2011 singles
Category:2011 songs
Category:Steven Wilson songs
Category:2010s ballads
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