In Absentia (2017 Remaster), by Porcupine Tree

In Absentia (2017 Remaster)

by Porcupine Tree

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1.	Blackest Eyes (2017 Remaster) 04:24	buy track
2.	Trains (2017 Remaster) 06:00	buy track
3.	Lips Of Ashes (2017 Remaster) 04:42	buy track
4.	The Sound Of Muzak (2017 Remaster) 04:59	buy track
5.	Gravity Eyelids (2017 Remaster) 08:00	buy track
6.	Wedding Nails (2017 Remaster) 06:33	buy track
7.	Prodigal (2017 Remaster) 05:36	buy track
8.	.3 (2017 Remaster) 05:26	buy track
9.	The Creator Has A Mastertape (2017 Remaster) 05:20	buy track
10.	Heartattack In A Layby (2017 Remaster) 04:33	buy track
11.	Strip The Soul (2017 Remaster) 07:17	buy track
12.	Collapse The Light Into Earth (2017 Remaster) 05:47	buy track

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THE MUCH ANTICIPATED REMASTERED EDITION OF THE ICONIC ALBUM BY THE BRITISH LEGENDS OF EXPERIMENTAL ROCK - FEATURING REMASTERED AUDIO BY STEVEN WILSON

In Absentia was Porcupine Tree’s 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 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, and 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" and "Blackest Eyes". 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 Wilson's future songs.

This edition of the album features a Steven Wilson remaster, which has considerably less compression and limiting for a more dynamic listening experience.

This reissue of Porcupine Tree’s best-loved album follows the release of Steven Wilson's fifth solo album, To The Bone, which soared into the UK Album Charts at #3 and #2 in the German album charts and led to a sold-out tour including 3 shows at London's Royal Albert Hall. Meanwhile Gavin Harrison is enjoying success touring the world with both King Crimson and The Pineapple Thief after performing on the latter's latest album Dissolution, keyboardist Richard Barbieri recently released a box set collection of pieces Variants, and Colin Edwin issued the latest studio album with his band O.R.k., titled Ramagehead, featuring Serj Tankian of System of a Down.

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released February 28, 2020

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