In Absentia CD

In Absentia was Porcupine Trees seventh studio album, first released in 2002, and was the first in a run of three albums that for many represent the pinnacle of the band039s artistic achievements. Not many albums can claim to have created a new genre, but with its fusion of metal, progressive rock, ambient textures, and acoustic singersongwriter 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 bands previous releases. In Absentia features many of Porcupine Trees most beloved songs, including 34Trains34, 34The Sound of Muzak34 and 34Blackest Eyes34. While not a formal concept album, many of the songs have common themes related to serial killers, youthful innocence gone wrong, and observations of the modern world, setting a template for many of songwriter Steven Wilson039s future songs.This new Transmission 2021 reissue of In Absentia remains faithful to the original artwork and comes in a digipack with 8 page colour booklet.