Album

In Absentia

Porcupine Tree

2002 · Rock

24 collectors on Gatefold own this

In Absentia by Porcupine Tree

In Absentia is an Alt/Indie album by Porcupine Tree, originally released in 2002. On Gatefold: 37 pressings tracked, owned by 24 collectors.

About

In Absentia is the seventh studio album by British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, first released on September 24, 2002. It was their first release on a major record label, Lava Records. Though never announced as such by the members of the band, many consider In Absentia to be a concept album. It is said to be an investigation of the causes of insanity and serial killing told through the story of man from childhood through marriage, as many of the songs can demonstrate. Steven Wilson is always tight-lipped about the meanings of his lyrics largely because (especially on this.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Blackest Eyes4:23
  2. 2Trains5:56
  3. 3Lips Of Ashes4:39
  4. 4The Sound Of Muzak4:59
  5. 5Gravity Eyelids7:56
  6. 6Wedding Nails6:33
  7. 7Prodigal5:32
  8. 8.35:25
  9. 9The Creator Has A Mastertape5:21
  10. 10Heartattack In A Layby4:15
  11. 11Strip The Soul7:21
  12. 12Collapse The Light Into Earth5:52

Side VIDEO

  1. VideoStrip The Soul4:08

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Alternative Rock
  • dense
  • melancholic
  • nocturnal

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

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