"Abducted At Birth" is a CD reissue of The Pineapple Thief's formative early work, showcasing the band's roots in atmospheric, melodic progressive rock. The album combines introspective songwriting, expansive guitar textures and subtle electronic elements, creating a cinematic soundscape that will appeal to fans of thoughtful, immersive music. Even in these early compositions you can hear the trademarks that later defined The Pineapple Thief: emotionally charged vocals, carefully layered arrangements and a balance between delicate passages and powerful crescendos. This release is ideal both as an introduction to the band's universe and as a collector's item for long-time followers who want to rediscover where the journey began. The CD format provides clear, detailed sound and a coherent listening experience that lets each track unfold organically.
The Pineapple Thief, led by singer, guitarist and songwriter Bruce Soord, is one of the most respected names in modern progressive and art rock. Over the years, the band has built a loyal international following with albums that blend accessible melodies with sophisticated songwriting and rich atmospheres. Their later works have seen them play major festivals, tour worldwide and be widely praised in the rock and prog press for their emotionally resonant songs and powerful live performances. "Abducted At Birth" captures the early creative spark that would evolve into a distinctive, influential voice within contemporary progressive music.
KSCOPE is a specialist label known for its carefully curated roster of progressive, post-rock and art-rock artists. Instead of focusing on short-lived trends, KSCOPE cultivates long-term artistic development, offering high-quality releases that put sound, packaging and artistic integrity first. The label has become a home for musicians who value creative freedom and audiophile production standards, regularly issuing deluxe editions, remasters and thoughtfully compiled catalog titles. With this CD version of "Abducted At Birth", KSCOPE once again underlines its commitment to preserving important works of modern progressive rock and presenting them in a form that does justice to both the music and the fans.
This is the band's first album in a new cover and mastering. It's an amazing album and it shows the quality of the band that reverberates through all the others. It shows the versatility and the line of the band with good variations. A progressive rock in the line of Porcupine Tree, a little more calm, having the drummer of this band.
Evripidis T. - 05/Dec/2017
An almost perfect debut from Bruce Soord and his alternative progressive band. A little raw but it has many of the elements that we love in the later era of pineapple thief.