Steven Wilson - To The Bone -2017- -flac- -

Steven Wilson ’s fifth solo studio album, To the Bone, released on August 18, 2017, represents a pivotal shift in the career of the modern "King of Prog". Moving away from the conceptual, jazz-infused progressive rock of The Raven That Refused to Sing and Hand. Cannot. Erase., Wilson aimed to create a modern equivalent to the "ambitious progressive pop" records of his youth, citing influences like Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, and Tears for Fears. Musical Direction and Thematic Core

Authorized Sellers of FLAC:

1. Steven Wilson’s Official Store (Burning Shed) – Offers 16-bit FLAC immediately after purchase.
2. Qobuz – The best retailer for hi-res (24-bit/96kHz) FLAC downloads in Europe/US.
3. Bandcamp – Wilson’s Bandcamp page provides FLAC, ALAC, and even Opus. Bandcamp’s FLAC includes full PDF booklets.
4. HDtracks – Carries the 24-bit version; often has sales.

FLAC benefits

• Lossless compression — identical to source PCM audio.
• Good for archiving and critical listening.
• Supports metadata (tags) and gapless playback when properly encoded.

Why FLAC Matters for This Album

While MP3 or streaming compression handles Wilson’s earlier, more atmospheric work adequately, To the Bone demands FLAC for two reasons: Steven Wilson - To The Bone -2017- -FLAC-

"Nowhere Now": A soaring, cinematic track that feels like driving through a vast landscape. Steven Wilson ’s fifth solo studio album, To