In Absentia
Porcupine Tree · 2002
68 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A haunting blend of progressive rock intricacies and heavy metal intensity, exploring themes of isolation and introspection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- In Absentia marked a significant turning point for Porcupine Tree as their sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed record Lightbulb Sun (2000). At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from cult status to mainstream recognition, aided by growing interest in the progressive rock genre. The album showcased their ability to merge melodic sensibilities with heavy, complex arrangements.
- If you like
- progressive metal, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
In Absentia is an album by Porcupine Tree, released in 2002. A haunting blend of progressive rock intricacies and heavy metal intensity, exploring themes of isolation and introspection. The album received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, often cited as one of the band's best works and influencing the progressive metal scene. It charted well, reaching number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, and has been recognized in various lists of essential progressive rock albums. Its exploration of darker themes resonated with listeners, solidifying Porcupine Tree's reputation beyond their previous underground following. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does In Absentia sound like?
A haunting blend of progressive rock intricacies and heavy metal intensity, exploring themes of isolation and introspection. Rooted in progressive metal and progressive rock.
What makes In Absentia by Porcupine Tree notable?
The album received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, often cited as one of the band's best works and influencing the progressive metal scene. It charted well, reaching number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, and has been recognized in various lists of essential progressive rock albums. Its exploration of darker themes resonated with listeners, solidifying Porcupine Tree's reputation beyond their previous underground following. In Absentia marked a significant turning point for Porcupine Tree as their sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed record Lightbulb Sun (2000). At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from cult status to mainstream recognition, aided by growing interest in the progressive rock genre. The album showcased their ability to merge melodic sensibilities with heavy, complex arrangements.
Who is In Absentia for?
In Absentia works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on In Absentia?
In Absentia has 12 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blackest Eyes 4:23
- 2 Trains Standout 5:56
- 3 Lips of Ashes 4:39
- 4 The Sound of Muzak Standout 4:59
- 5 Gravity Eyelids 7:56
- 6 Wedding Nails 6:33
- 7 Prodigal 5:32
- 8 .3 5:25
- 9 The Creator Has a Mastertape 5:21
- 10 Heartattack in a Layby Standout 4:15
- 11 Strip the Soul 7:21
- 12 Collapse the Light Into Earth 5:53
Release Date
September 24, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
68 min 19 sec
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