Owing its concept to the life and death of Joyce Carol Vincent, Hand. Cannot. Erase. (the fourth solo album by prog giant Steven Wilson) is a poignant excursion through isolation’s subtle yet crippling onset. Listen to the album yourself first, then—as always—let’s explore and analyze its finer points in long-form discussion and weigh them against the whole. Also, be sure to stick around for a riveting followup discussion on the nature of genre fusion. We’ve got some theories; let’s hear yours!

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Handwritten by Shawn Mendes