Porcupine Tree - In Absentia 2 LP

‘In Absentia’ was Porcupine Tree’s seventh studio album, first released in 2002, & was the first in a run of three albums that for many represent the pinnacle of the band's artistic achievements. Not many albums can claim to have created a new genre, but with its fusion of metal, progressive rock, ambient textures, & acoustic singer-songwriter styled material, it became something of a blueprint for a generation of bands to come. It was also something of a breakthrough for the band, eventually going on to sell three times more than the band’s previous releases. ‘In Absentia’ features many of Porcupine Tree’s most beloved songs, including "Trains", "The Sound of Muzak" & "Blackest Eyes". While not a formal concept album, many of the songs have common themes related to serial killers, youthful innocence gone wrong, & observations of the modern world, setting a template for many of songwriter Steven Wilson's future songs.

This new 2LP Transmission 2021 reissue of ‘In Absentia’ is presented in a gatefold sleeve & remains faithful to the original artwork.

1. Blackest Eyes
2. Trains 
3. Lips Of Ashes
4. The Sound Of Muzak
5. Gravity Eyelids
6. Wedding Nails
7. Prodigal
8. .3 
9. The Creator Has A Mastertape 
10. Heartattack In A Layby
11. Strip The Soul
12. Collapse The Light Into Earth