Good to hear that I got you more into BBT. They have some good stuff, but I went off the more recent albums. I've listened to some Pineapple Thief and there are echoes of Mr Wilson. I have to wonder if the equally stupid name Porcupine Tree was an influence too.
I couldn't have told you who that last one was by. It's typical of the time and even has a talky bit in the middle. We don't get enough songs in 3/4 time. With the PT bands it's more likely to be 11/16 or something.
The last one doesn't fit this theme but is driving me nuts, a side-effect of playing Fallout 4. Yes, Porcupine Tree is another dumb name.
I looked their back catalogue on ProgArchives, they are very well respected, even the last album without David Longden.
I will probably stick with 'The Underfall Yard' album first. This is right in the middle of their vast discography. The pre-Longden material is also well respected.
The big big song (sorry bad pun...!), is something else, and I am still hearing things after so many listens. It's a sure sign of quality music in my opinion if it's that tough to appreciate.